Mad World
SPECTRA*paris Lyrics
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Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for the daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head I wanna drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very, very
Mad world, mad world
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Happy birthday, happy birthday
And to feel the way that every child should
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me, no one knew me
Hello teacher tell me, what's my lesson?
Look right through me, look right through me
And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very, very
Mad world, mad world
Enlarging your world
Mad world
The lyrics in "Mad World" by SPECTRA*paris paint a bleak picture of a society that is going nowhere, filled with people who are unable to express their emotions or connect with others. The song highlights the alienation and isolation that many people experience in modern society. The opening lines, "All around me are familiar faces, worn out places, worn out faces," describe a world where everything is tired and exhausted, where people are merely going through the motions without purpose or meaning.
The theme of despair and hopelessness continues to permeate the lyrics, with the repeated line "going nowhere," suggesting a sense of aimlessness and frustration. The use of imagery that depicts tears filling up glasses and hiding one's head to drown sorrows further emphasizes the loneliness and desperation felt by individuals in society. The reference to "the dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had" highlights the idea that hope and relief are found in death, which demonstrates the intense nihilism present in the lyrics.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of childhood trauma and the impact it has on our lives. The mention of "children waiting for the day they feel good" and the desire to "feel the way that every child should" indicate that there is something missing from our lives that we should have experienced during childhood. The lyric "No one knew me, no one knew me, hello teacher tell me, what's my lesson, look right through me, look right through me" exemplifies the feeling of abandonment and the inability to connect with others due to a lack of guidance or support.
Line by Line Meaning
All around me are familiar faces
Everywhere I go, I see people I recognize.
Worn out places, worn out faces
The locations and people I see are tired and unexciting.
Bright and early for the daily races
Everyone wakes up early to start their day-to-day routine.
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Despite the daily routine, people feel like they aren't making any progress.
Their tears are filling up their glasses
People are sad and crying, and their tears are collected in their glasses.
No expression, no expression
People appear emotionless and numb to their sadness.
Hide my head I wanna drown my sorrow
I want to escape and hide from my sadness by indulging in self-destructive behavior.
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
There is no hope for the future, and there is no expectation for things to improve.
And I find it kind of funny
I think it's ironic or strange.
I find it kind of sad
I also feel sorrowful about the situation.
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
Even in my subconscious, I can't escape the pain and suffering, and those dreams are the only break from reality that make me feel good.
I find it hard to tell you
It's difficult for me to express my emotions to others.
I find it hard to take
I struggle to cope with the sadness and negativity around me.
When people run in circles it's a very, very
When people are stuck in the same routine and not making progress, it's a frustrating and hopeless situation.
Mad world, mad world
The world is filled with sadness, hopelessness, and frustration.
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Kids yearn for the day when they can feel happy and carefree.
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Their birthday is supposed to be that day, but even that is just another day in the sad cycle of life.
And to feel the way that every child should
Kids want to feel the joy and innocence that they think all children should feel.
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Children are told to be still and listen, not to indulge in their happiness or individuality.
Went to school and I was very nervous
I was anxious and scared on my first day of school.
No one knew me, no one knew me
I felt alone and unseen by my peers.
Hello teacher tell me, what's my lesson?
I'm asking for guidance and direction on what I'm supposed to do and learn in school.
Look right through me, look right through me
My teacher ignores me and treats me as if I'm not there, adding to my feelings of invisibility.
Enlarging your world
Broadening your perspective.
Mad world
The world we live in is filled with sadness and hopelessness.
Writer(s): Roland Orzabal
Contributed by Camden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.