Beautiful World
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 lyrics of "Beautiful World" by Rage Against the Machine seem to be sarcastic and satirical in nature. The opening verse suggests the beauty and romantic nature of the world, with beautiful people all around and the way they show they care. However, the following verse highlights a certain sense of irony when it talks about how wonderful it is to be alive, the people everywhere, and the way they comb their hair. This is a subtle dig at the society’s obsession with superficial aspects such as beauty and external appearance, rather than internal goodness and values.

Furthermore, the repetition of "for you" and "not me" seems to suggest a sense of inequality or individualistic behavior, that what is good for others may not necessarily be good for everyone. The overall tone of the song appears to be critical of the society's materialistic and consumerist culture, and highlights the importance of examining one's true values and beliefs.

Line by Line Meaning

It's a beautiful world we live in
The world we inhabit is beautiful in terms of appearance.

A sweet romantic place
The environment has an attractive and picturesque environment.

Beautiful people everywhere
Good-looking people are present in all places.

The way they show they care makes me want to say
The actions of people towards one another's care compel me to express myself.

It's a beautiful world
This is indeed an impressive world to live in.

Oh what a beautiful world
It is an outcry based on the world's splendor.

For you
Here, the singer wishes to address the listener.

It's a wonderful time to be here
This is the best moment to be alive and experience life.

It's nice to be alive
Being alive is good since it presents opportunities to enjoy the world.

Wonderful people everywhere
There is no scarcity of lovely folks everywhere.

The way they comb their hair makes me want to say
The sight of them grooming themselves impresses the singer.