In recent years, Nicholson has also moved into music production, working on albums for artists such as Angie Hart (Frente), Catherine Britt, Beccy Cole, Sarah Humphreys, Nikki Jensen, Israel Cannan, and the Quarry Mountain Dead Rats. Nicholson was named Producer of the Year at the 2013 Country Music Awards of Australia.
Weight of the World
Shane Nicholson Lyrics
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Like God in heaven gave me a turn.
Don't cling to me, I swear I can't fix you.
Still in the dark, can you fix me?
Freefall, freefall, all through life.
If you love me, then let go of me.
She's nothing to me.
Feels like the weight of the world,
Like all my screaming has gone unheard.
And oh, I know you don't believe in me.
Safe in the dark, how can you see?
Freefall, freefall, all through life.
If you love me, then let go of me.
I won't be held down by who I used to be.
If you love me, then let go of me
I won't be held down by who I was
If you love me, then let go of me
I won't be held down by who I used to be
In Shane Nicholson's "Weight of the World", the singer is conveying a sense of being weighed down by the pressures of life. It feels as if the weight of the world has been placed upon him and he is struggling to bear it. The opening line, "Feels like the weight of the world," immediately sets the tone for the rest of the song. The weight he feels is so intense that he feels as if God in heaven has singled him out to bear it.
Despite feeling helpless himself, others seem to be looking to him for help. He sings, "Don't cling to me, I swear I can't fix you." He is asking for someone to fix him instead, but he is still in the dark and cannot see the way out. The Freefall, freefall, all through life line could be interpreted as feeling like there's no end in sight, like he's constantly falling without a beacon to guide him.
In the chorus, he pleads for those who love him to let go of his past self that’s been holding him down. He's not the same person anymore and he wants to move forward without being tied to his past. It seems like he wants to be free to live his own life, but he doesn't yet know how to be. The lyrics of "Weight of the World" are quite poignant and relatable, touching on the parts of the human experience that can be hard to express in words.
Line by Line Meaning
Feels like the weight of the world,
I am overwhelmed and burdened by the difficulties of life.
Like God in heaven gave me a turn.
I feel like I am being tested or challenged by a higher power.
Don't cling to me, I swear I can't fix you.
I can't bear the weight of someone else's problems or issues.
Still in the dark, can you fix me?
I am lost and searching for guidance or help from someone else.
Freefall, freefall, all through life.
Life is unpredictable and full of uncertainty, like falling without control.
If you love me, then let go of me.
Love sometimes means letting someone go and allowing them to find their own path.
I won't be held down by who I used to be.
I refuse to be defined or limited by my past mistakes or experiences.
She's nothing to me.
I am trying to move on from a past relationship or experience.
Like all my screaming has gone unheard.
I feel unheard or ignored despite my efforts to communicate or express myself.
And oh, I know you don't believe in me.
I feel like others doubt me or lack faith in my abilities or potential.
Safe in the dark, how can you see?
Others may not understand me or my struggles if they have not experienced them firsthand.
If you love me, then let go of me
Love sometimes means allowing someone to find their own way, even if it means separating temporarily.
I won't be held down by who I was
I am determined to grow and change, and not be trapped by my past self.
If you love me, then let go of me
Love may involve difficult choices and sacrifices, like letting someone go in order to help them find happiness or fulfillment.
I won't be held down by who I used to be
I am determined to break free of old habits or patterns and live a life that is true to who I am now.
Writer(s): Shane Anthony Nicholson
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@amyk8154
Thanks for singing the problems we all face and puttin it together on screen the way it actually is... Ugh.. We will all get through it and thanks for the reminder!!
@jojocorkett6065
Love this song. It's on replay all the time.
@hazelcoote5754
How can a sad, heavy concept make me smile so much? This is such a clever music video and so brilliantly acted.
@Yesica1993
He's so very talented!
@denasewell
BRILLIANT!This was such a great concept for the video!and Who better to play it than Tim Rogers ?Tim is such a super cool cat and so awesome in this video for the song!
@TheWeepingWillows
Love the song and the clip! :D Nice one Shane Nicholson (and Tim Rogers). :)
@diegodignos
I'm newbie here, after hearing this song, I'm a fan now
@adam-bailey
Total Ripper
@lefty012
why did i have to find this song on the radio at 3am but i have to deal with crappy talentless hacks during the day?
f**k me , right?
@IamHoly....
Whoops... Soz Shano i don't know who u r.. I stumble and Nealy face planted onto your channel you got to love YouTube ;)
Thumbs Up!! Quirky little song mate..