The band Reamonn began in 1990 in Freiburg, Germany with a classified advertisment from Rea in the paper. "Irish singer is looking for band for recording and tour". It didn't take long for Mike to contact Rea. He knew Sebi, who played in a band with Uwe. Uwe told Phil about the project they were doing and suddenly he was there too. Reamonn was born...
Reamonn is currently on hiatus, with vocalist Rea Garvey focusing on his solo career at the moment.
NEW WORLD
Reamonn Lyrics
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This is our world but they destroy it they'll watch it burn in hell
This is our time we are the sign they can't take that away
This is our dream hear the future scream for a brand new day
One two buckle my shoe
Three for knock on the door
Five six pick up sticks
This is our world they burn it so they burn in Hell
This is our world they burn it so they burn in Hell - burn in hell
Watch the clock you watch it tic you watch it toc
Watch the slip of time this is our world it's not your it's not mine
This is the dream this is the time we can make it turn,
We can't just watch can't just watch as it burns
This our world and we destroy it we need to save ourselves
This is our world they burn it so they burn in Hell
This is our world they burn it so they burn in Hell - burn in hell
Can't you see that this is our world
The lyrics of Reamonn's song “New World” highlight the problem of environmental destruction caused by human activities. The first two lines of the song set the tone of the message communicated throughout the song. The use of the word “they” suggests that this destruction is caused by people other than “us” or the ones listening to the song. The song implicitly blames corporations and governments for exploiting natural resources and ignoring the consequences of their actions. The lines, “This is our world they burn it so they burn in Hell,” suggest that the perpetrators would ultimately pay the price for their actions.
The lyrics also call for unity and action to protect the planet. The chorus, “This is our time we are the sign they can't take that away, This is our dream hear the future scream for a brand new day” seems to encourage listeners to take responsibility and create a new world where the environment is protected. The verse emphasizing the need to save ourselves highlights that the consequences of environmental degradation would be faced by everyone, and there are no safe zones, reminding us that we need to act now.
Line by Line Meaning
This is our world but they destroy it they'll watch it burn in hell
The world we inhabit is being destroyed by people who will ultimately pay the price for their actions.
This is our time we are the sign they can't take that away
The present moment belongs to us, and no one can rob us of our collective identity.
This is our dream hear the future scream for a brand new day
We aspire for a better tomorrow, where progress and innovation rule supreme.
One two buckle my shoe
A simple, nursery rhyme-like line meant to convey a tone of childlike innocence, suggesting the world's problems have reduced us to childish language and behavior.
Three for knock on the door
Another childlike line, emphasizing the sense of isolation from the rest of the world that many people feel.
Five six pick up sticks
A third line in this style, meant to recreate a sense of happiness and carefree playfulness.
Seven eight then it's too late
A transition from the childish rhyme to a more serious, adult one, implying that with the passage of time comes irreversible consequences.
This is our world they burn it so they burn in Hell
People who destroy our world will ultimately face a fiery end and suffer for their actions.
Watch the clock you watch it tic you watch it toc
Time is always ticking away, and it is essential to have a sense of urgency about saving the world before it is too late.
Watch the slip of time this is our world it's not your it's not mine
Time runs through our fingers like sand, and we must take ownership of the world immediately rather than assigning blame or setting ourselves apart from one another.
This is the dream this is the time we can make it turn,
A call to action, reminding us that the dream of a better world is within reach if we work together to make it happen.
We can't just watch can't just watch as it burns
We must not remain idle and complacent as the world crumbles around us; we must take an active role in saving it.
This our world and we destroy it we need to save ourselves
Our own actions are contributing to the destruction we witness around us, and we must work to save ourselves and the world we live in.
Can't you see that this is our world
A plea to recognize the world as a shared space that we all have a duty to protect and improve.
This is our world they burn it so they burn in Hell
A repetition of an earlier line, reinforcing the idea that those who destroy our world will ultimately pay the price.
This is our world they burn it so they burn in Hell - burn in hell
A final reminder that our world is worth fighting for, and those who seek to destroy it will suffer the consequences of their actions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IRA KOSLOFF, TOM PRAY, VANCE PACKARD
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