World Love
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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When the rhythm calls the government falls Here come the cops
From Tokyo to Soweto viva la musica pop We are black & white
And we dance all night down at the hop and the letters were tall
On the Berlin Wall viva la musica pop so if you're feeling low

Stuck in some bardo I, even I know the solution
Love, music, wine and revolution love, love, love music, wine and revolution
This too shall pass so raise your glass to change and chance
And freedom is the only law shall we dance...





Overall Meaning

The Magnetic Fields's song "World Love" is a call for love, unity, and revolution through music. The lyrics suggest that music can tear down governments and walls, bringing people of different races and cultures together to dance and celebrate. The line "When the rhythm calls the government falls" implies that music has the power to incite change and revolution, and that when people come together to dance and sing, they become unstoppable. The reference to the Berlin Wall also symbolizes the power of music to bring down physical barriers.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Love, music, wine and revolution" as a solution to any problem, no matter how big or small. These simple pleasures are presented as the keys to overcoming any obstacle and inspiring change. The idea of "stuck in some bardo" suggests a feeling of being stuck or in between stages of life, and the solution to that feeling is to embrace the joyful and freeing energy of music, love, and revolution.


Overall, "World Love" is a powerful message about the power of music to inspire change, bridge cultural gaps, and unite people in a common cause. It suggests that no matter where one is in the world or what challenges they may be facing, music and love can provide a way forward.


Line by Line Meaning

When the rhythm calls the government falls Here come the cops
The power of music and dance is so strong that it can overthrow governments and bring in the police to stop it.


From Tokyo to Soweto viva la musica pop We are black & white
Music is universal and everyone, regardless of race, can enjoy pop music.


And we dance all night down at the hop and the letters were tall On the Berlin Wall viva la musica pop so if you're feeling low
Pop music unites people and can even bring down walls of division. It can lift spirits when feeling down.


Stuck in some bardo I, even I know the solution Love, music, wine and revolution love, love, love music, wine and revolution
Even when feeling lost or stuck, the solution is to turn to love, music, wine and embrace revolution and change.


This too shall pass so raise your glass to change and chance And freedom is the only law shall we dance...
Nothing is permanent and change is inevitable, so embrace it with a toast and celebrate freedom as the only true law. Let's dance!




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