Worlds Away
The Go-Go Lyrics
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Thinking with only half my mind
Found myself wanting to be sleeping
To be dreaming, to be worlds away
Slip into bed the sheets are cold and smooth
My tension melts to a quiet warm
Find myself waiting to be sleeping
I wanna be worlds away apart from the day to day
I know I'll be okay when I get worlds away
Worlds away, worlds away, worlds away, worlds away
Slipping away to somewhere in my heart
Go to a world where no one's been before
That's when I find myself not quite sleeping
But still dreaming and I'm worlds away
I wanna be worlds away apart from the day to day
I know I'll be okay when I get worlds away
Worlds away, worlds away, worlds away, worlds away
Worlds away
Worlds away
Worlds away
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The Go-Go's's song Worlds Away is a song that describes the feeling of being disconnected or out of touch with reality. The singer is walking around and feels like she is "worlds away" from where she should be. She is only thinking with half her mind and wants to escape from the day-to-day reality, longing to be sleeping and dreaming. When she gets into her bed, the cold and smooth sheets help her relax and release her tension. She is able to disconnect even more and drift off, dreaming of a world where no one has been before. Although she is not quite sleeping, she is still able to escape and be "worlds away."
The idea of wanting to escape from reality is something that many people can relate to. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and we just want a break from it all. The lyrics convey that feeling of longing to escape and find a peaceful place in our own hearts. The repetition of "worlds away" emphasizes this desire for disconnection and escapism.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking around it's clear I'm worlds away
As I walk about, it's obvious that I'm not fully present in reality.
Thinking with only half my mind
My thoughts are scattered and unfocused.
Found myself wanting to be sleeping
I desire rest and escape from the world.
To be dreaming, to be worlds away
I long to enter into a dream world far removed from reality.
Slip into bed the sheets are cold and smooth
As I climb into bed, I'm struck by the chilly yet inviting touch of the sheets.
My tension melts to a quiet warm
All of my worries and anxieties slowly dissipate, leaving a sense of inner peace.
Find myself waiting to be sleeping
I eagerly anticipate the moment when sleep will come.
I wanna be worlds away apart from the day to day
I yearn for a complete escape from the monotony of daily life.
I know I'll be okay when I get worlds away
I'm confident that by entering into a dream world, I'll find the solace I seek.
Slipping away to somewhere in my heart
I'm mentally departing from reality and entering an emotional space.
Go to a world where no one's been before
I desire to explore an entirely new realm of consciousness.
That's when I find myself not quite sleeping
I'm in a semi-conscious state between sleep and wakefulness.
But still dreaming and I'm worlds away
Despite not being fully asleep, I'm still lost in my vivid dream world.
Worlds away
The phrase 'worlds away' serves as a shorthand for the singer's desire to escape reality.
Worlds away
Worlds away
Worlds away
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: JANE WIEDLIN, KATHY VALENTINE
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