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Source:
official website | http://www.rabiasorda.com/
Discography:
* Save Me From My Curse (MCD | 2006-08-14 | ltd. edition of handnumbered 1.000 copies)
* Metodos Del Caos (CD | 2006-11-24 | ltd. first edition in a digipak of 3.000 copies)
* Radio Paranoia (MCD | 2009-05-09 | ltd. edition of handnumbered 1.000 copies)
* Noise Diary (CD | 2009-09-25 )
a perfect world
Rabia Sorda Lyrics
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I just have to scream out how happy I am.
I see the world's different from what it was.
All grief is gone now, joy's come at last
The war is a series, a TV show,
And soldiers are pop stars, fighting for Oscars.
I've seen Bush kissing Osama's cheek,
You may think this place has just gone nuts.
It's just because you live in a perfect world.
Every kid looks happy in the ex-third world,
'cause their stomachs are full, and oppression's gone.
Revolution is over 'cause we all believed,
And Marcos drinks whisky instead of tears.
We both think this place has just gone nuts.
It's just because we live in a perfect world.
The lyrics to Rabia Sorda’s song a perfect world seem to be a commentary on the current state of the world with a cynical twist. The first verse seems to be addressing a friend, inviting him for a walk to share some happy news. The lyrics hint at the singer screaming in excitement about finally seeing the world differently. Earlier grief has gone, and joy has come about. It is unclear what has changed in the world, but the lyrics suggest that a shift of some sort has occurred.
The second verse seems to be a commentary on how the world is perceived, where everything is a TV show, and war is just another form of entertainment, with soldiers fighting for recognition. The lyrics suggest that the world has become insane and the idea of Bush kissing Osama seems absurd, but in this world, people are happy to meet despite religious differences. The chorus suggests that the newfound happiness in the world has led people to believe that the world has gone mad. The final verse talks about a world where every child is happy, oppression has gone, and revolution is over, and Marcos can drink whiskey instead of tears. This verse highlights the idealistic nature of a perfect world and how it can lead to disillusionment as it is an unattainable goal.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to me man, let's take a walk,
Let's have a conversation while we walk together.
I just have to scream out how happy I am.
I am extremely happy and need to express it loudly.
I see the world's different from what it was.
The world has changed for the better.
All grief is gone now, joy's come at last
There is no more sorrow, happiness has finally arrived.
The war is a series, a TV show,
War has become a form of entertainment, desensitizing people to its reality.
And soldiers are pop stars, fighting for Oscars.
Soldiers are being idolized and glamorized, treating war as a performance and awarding them for their actions.
I've seen Bush kissing Osama's cheek,
Even the most unlikely people have come together in this 'perfect world.'
So christians and arabs can joyfully meet.
All religions and ethnicities are living in harmony with one another.
You may think this place has just gone nuts.
To an outsider, this world seems chaotic and absurd.
It's just because you live in a perfect world.
This craziness only exists because everything else is perfect.
Every kid looks happy in the ex-third world,
Children who once lived in poverty and hardship are now able to enjoy a better life.
'cause their stomachs are full, and oppression's gone.
Their basic needs are being met, and they are no longer being exploited or mistreated.
Revolution is over 'cause we all believed,
The people have come together to create a better world through unity and faith.
And Marcos drinks whisky instead of tears.
Even those who were once oppressed and saddened are now able to enjoy life with happiness and luxury.
We both think this place has just gone nuts.
As observers, we also find this world strange and confusing.
It's just because we live in a perfect world.
Again, this oddity is a result of everything else being perfect.
Contributed by Hailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.