Beautiful World
R.A.T.M. (rage against the machine) Lyrics

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It's a beautiful world we live in
A sweet romantic place
Beautiful people everywhere
The way they show they care makes me want to say
It's a beautiful world
Oh what a beautiful world
For you

It's a wonderful time to be here
It's nice to be alive
Wonderful people everywhere
The way they comb their hair makes me want to say
It's a wonderful place

Oh what a wonderful place
For you, for you, for you, for you, for you, for you, not me

Overall Meaning

The song "Beautiful World" by R.A.T.M. is an ironic take on the world. The lyrics describe a beautiful and wonderful world full of sweet and romantic places and beautiful people who show the care and concern that the singer desires. However, the irony lies in the chorus where the singer emphasizes that this beautiful world may not be beautiful for him, "For you, for you, for you, for you, for you, for you, not me." The song thus suggests that society is not beautiful for everyone, that there are disparities based on race, class, and economic status. In this way, the lyrics critique the idea of a utopian society and boldly point out the shortcomings of our world that are often overlooked.

Line by Line Meaning

It's a beautiful world we live in
Our world is a stunning place where we reside

A sweet romantic place
The world is a place of love and passion

Beautiful people everywhere
People around us are all beautiful in their ways

The way they show they care makes me want to say
Their actions and care for humanity invoke an urge within me

It's a beautiful world
The world we live in is supremely beautiful

Oh what a beautiful world
What a magnificent and appealing world it is

For you
This world is beautiful for you to appreciate and cherish

It's a wonderful time to be here
This is a splendid period to be alive

It's nice to be alive
Being alive is a pleasant experience

Wonderful people everywhere
People with kindness and goodness reside everywhere

The way they comb their hair makes me want to say
Their appearance and etiquettes invoke a thought within me