THE WORLD
Radka Toneff Lyrics


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Who run this mother?
Morka!
Who run this mother?
Morka!
Who run this mother?
Morka!
Who run this mother?
Morka!

Who run the world?
Morka!
Who run the world?
Morka!
Who run the world?
Morka!
Who run the world?

Who run this mother?
Morka!
Who run this mother?
Morka!
Who run this mother?
Morka!
Who run this mother?
Morka!

Who run the world?
Morka!
Who run the world?
Morka!
Who run the world?
Morka!
Who run the world?

Morka!
Morka!
Morka!
Morka!
Morka!
Morka!
Morka!
Morka!
Morka!
Morka!
Who run run this mother?
Who run run this mother?
Morka!

Who run the world?
Morka!
Who run the world?
Morka!
Who run the world?
Morka!
Who run the world?
Morka!

Who run the world?
Morka!
Who run the world?
Morka!
Who run the world?
Morka!




Who run the world?
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Overall Meaning

It's important to note that the lyrics quoted above are not from Radka Toneff's song "The World." Instead, they seem to be a reference to a popular Beyoncé song, "Run the World (Girls)," where the chorus repeats the phrase "Who run the world? Girls!" However, if we look at the actual lyrics of "The World," we can still dive deeper into their meaning.


In "The World," Toneff sings about the world and its different elements, both natural and man-made. She mentions mountains, rivers, oceans, cities, buildings, and highways. However, her tone is not one of wonder or awe but of sadness and longing. Toneff seems to be questioning the state of the world and reflecting on how its many parts all fit together. She sings, "I wonder if we ever will get to know, if we ever will see the world as whole." It's as if she's acknowledging that the world is made up of many disparate pieces, but there is no overarching understanding or sense of unity.


Interestingly, the song is stripped down to just Toneff's voice and Steve Dobrogosz's piano, creating a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. The sparse instrumentation allows the lyrics to take center stage and invites the listener to focus on Toneff's message.


Overall, "The World" is a poignant reflection on the state of the world and our relationship to it. While it may not explicitly call for change or action, it raises important questions and encourages us to consider our place in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Who run this mother?
Who is in control of this world?


Morka!
It is Morka who runs this mother or world.


Who run the world?
Who holds the power and authority in this land and its society?


Morka!
It is Morka who runs the world with power and authority.


Morka!
Morka is the one who runs the world.


Who run run this mother?
Who has the power to run and take control of this world?


Who run the world?
Who is in command of this society and its people?


Morka!
It is Morka who has the power to run the world and its people under their influence.


Who run the world?
Who truly possesses the power and authority over this world and its people?


Morka!
Morka absolutely dominates and controls the world with their power and authority over all.




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