This World
Slam Lyrics


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Lyrics taken from the: Extended mix

On a television screen
Visions of hatred
and

A man lashes out
With his fist full of anger
So caught up in his own belies

The revolution we televise
This time around
It will be bought in [***]

Don't switch it off, don't shut it out
The truth can hurt
But now it must be told

Mighty forces lying
Victims dying
Mothers crying in the street

They won't stop lying
We won't stop trying
We have to live a life of peace

In this world
Will you take the hand of your fellow man
In this world
Only you believe what your eyes can see
In this world
Will you take the hand of your fellow man
In this world
Only you believe what your eyes can see
In this world
This world

I shut things out on a busy stream
Chaos, destruction and despair

All crowd gather there full of hate
Fear for a world that doesn't care

There's refugees, they're the same as me
But just ahead in a future time

The difference is they are
And never left their shores like mine

Mighty forces lying
Victims dying
Mothers crying in the street

They won't stop lying
We won't stop trying
We have to live a life of peace

In this world
Will you take the hand of your fellow man
In this world
Only you believe what your eyes can see
In this world
Time to stand and fight if you believe it's right
In this world
Will you take the hand of your fellow man
In this world

There's a story talked about
The [***] will find a bare way

Weakened and mighty force
Together strong will reach a brighter day

Now if you can see
How it's meant to be
There's a price to pay
For a better day
No more lying
No more crying
We have to live a life of peace

In this world
Time to stand and fight if you believe it's right
In this world
Come and take the hand of your fellow man
In this world





This world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Slam's song "This World" reflect on the state of the world today, hit by hatred, disillusionment, and still fighting for peace. The song opens with an image of someone watching television, and on the screen, they witness the display of hatred and a man lashing out in anger, caught up in his own beliefs. The chorus then asks the listener to take the hand of their fellow man and believe only what they see with their own eyes, urging them not to switch off or shut out the truth, even though it might hurt.


The second verse of the song talks about the chaos and destruction that one sees in the world, with people crowding together in hate and fear, and refugees facing the same plight as the rest of us. It speaks of the difference between those who left their shores and those who didn't, highlighting the stark contrast and yet the common struggles that unite us all. The chorus is repeated once again, reminding the listeners of the need to stand and fight for the right beliefs, and to take each other's hands to create a life of peace.


The bridge of the song is where the lyrics speak of hope, promising a brighter day if we stand together, weakened and mighty forces united for a common cause. The lyrics suggest that if we can visualize a better world and pay the price for it, we can create a life without lying and crying, a life of peace.


Line by Line Meaning

On a television screen
We are constantly bombarded with images of hatred and negativity that are broadcasted through various mediums including television


Visions of hatred
We see images of violence, anger, and hate everywhere we look


A man lashes out
People react with aggression and violence when they are caught up in their beliefs and emotions


With his fist full of anger
The man reacts impulsively with violence and aggression, using his fists to vent his anger


So caught up in his own belies
He is so consumed by his own beliefs and emotions that he is unable to see reason or compassion towards others


The revolution we televise
We see the revolution happening right before our eyes, with all its violence, brutality, and hatred, and many of us do nothing to stop it


This time around
This is not the first time we have seen this kind of violence and hatred, but we must learn to do better


It will be bought in [***]
The revolution is fueled by fear, anger, and hatred, and we are all at risk of being caught up in its destructive path


Don't switch it off, don't shut it out
We must face the truth and not ignore it, even if it is painful and uncomfortable to face


The truth can hurt
The reality of the world we live in is often harsh and painful, and acknowledging it can be emotionally difficult for many of us


But now it must be told
We cannot afford to hide from the truth any longer, for the sake of our own future and that of the world around us


Mighty forces lying
Powerful people, organizations, and institutions often lie and withhold information from the public for their own gain


Victims dying
Every day, innocent people are dying as a result of violence, war, and other forms of social injustice


Mothers crying in the street
The pain and suffering caused by violence and war affects everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, the strongest to the weakest


They won't stop lying
Those in power will do whatever it takes to maintain their power, even if it means deceiving and manipulating the public


We won't stop trying
Despite the challenges we face, we will continue to fight against social injustice, inequality, and violence


We have to live a life of peace
We must all work towards creating a world where peace, love, and understanding prevail, and where violence and hatred have no place


In this world
In the reality of the world we live in, there is much pain, suffering, and injustice, but there is also hope and the possibility of a better future


Will you take the hand of your fellow man
We must work together, across all boundaries of culture, race, religion, and nationality, to create a better future for all


Only you believe what your eyes can see
We must question everything we see and hear in the media, and only believe what we can verify for ourselves


Time to stand and fight if you believe it's right
We must not be content with simply observing the world around us – we must take action and fight for what we believe in


There's refugees, they're the same as me
We are all human beings, with the same basic needs and desires, and there is no inherent difference between refugees and the rest of us


But just ahead in a future time
The future is uncertain, but if we work together and take action, we can create a better world for ourselves and for future generations


The difference is they are
The only difference between refugees and ourselves is that they have been forced to leave their homes due to violence, war, or persecution


And never left their shores like mine
We are fortunate enough to have grown up in a relatively safe and peaceful environment, and we must use our privilege to help those who have not been as fortunate


There's a story talked about
There is a belief that a better world is possible, and that we can create it if we work together and take action


The [***] will find a bare way
Those who are marginalized and oppressed will find a way to rise up and fight for their rights and dignity, whether we support them or not


Weakened and mighty force
Those who have been weakened and oppressed can still rise and fight back, and when they are united with those who are more powerful, they can create a mighty force for change


Together strong will reach a brighter day
When we work together and support one another, we can achieve great things and create a better future for ourselves and for the world around us


Now if you can see
If we are willing to open our eyes and see the world as it truly is, we can work together to create a better future for everyone


How it's meant to be
We must envision a better world, one where peace, justice, and equality prevail, and work towards making that vision a reality


There's a price to pay
Creating a better world will require sacrifice, hard work, and dedication, but it is a price worth paying if it means a brighter future for everyone


For a better day
If we work together and take action, we can create a better future for ourselves and for future generations


No more lying
We cannot afford to deceive ourselves or others any longer – we must face the truth and work towards creating a better world


No more crying
We must put an end to the pain and suffering caused by violence, war, and other forms of social injustice


We have to live a life of peace
We must all work towards creating a world where peace, love, and understanding prevail, and where violence and hatred have no place


Come and take the hand of your fellow man
We must work together, across all boundaries of culture, race, religion, and nationality, to create a better future for all




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@awildpiizaroll

so glad to see how well known and loved my old pal is amongst the comments. RIP Benny Harvey, you will be missed.

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Gone too soon.

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Thank you limmy for introducing me to this gem ❤

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@Randy.Bobandy

You're the only comment to say it correctly. The RIP comes at the end!

@ethanpower381

This song reminds me of Benny Harvey. Miss you big man. Gone but not forgotten.

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RIP Benny Harvey
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@pnexous

Its 2023... and I still can't forget you, Benny. I still see you in my dreams every night. I'll never forget you.

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