World Spinning Sadly
The Parking Lot Lyrics
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And rest awhile with you
Watching the sun
Slowly dim upon the dew
I hear the sound
Of crying from the skies
It's just the world spinning sadly
Past our eyes We run through fields
With our hands in the air
Escaping time
Dancing dreams without care
But I still hear
The crying from the skies
It's just the world spinning sadly
Oh so sadly
Past our eyes
Thoughts of certain sadness (can't you hear the)
Spun from threads of time
Oven in emotions
Fragile and so fine
A moment's life
Hung suspended in our hands
We watch as trees
Shed their leaves upon the lands
But I still hear
The crying from the skies
The world goes on spinning sadly
Oh so sadly
Past our eyes
The Parking Lot’s song “World Spinning Sadly” tells the story of a moment in time. The singer is taking a break with someone they love, watching the sunset and listening to the sounds around them. However, even in this moment of beauty and peace, the world doesn’t stop spinning. The sound of crying rainclouds fills the air, a reminder that life is both beautiful and tragic. The singer imagines this world as a tapestry being woven, with each thread of time bringing both joy and sorrow.
The song’s structure adds to its bittersweet feeling. The verses are slow and contemplative, with simple instrumentation that allows the lyrics to take center stage. The chorus, however, is an explosion of energy. The melody and rhythm change drastically, creating a feeling of urgency and chaos that mirrors the world spinning out of control. The bridge adds an extra layer of emotion, with the repetition of “The world goes on spinning sadly” driving home the idea that life is both fragile and unstoppable.
Overall, “World Spinning Sadly” is a poignant reminder to appreciate the small moments in life, even as the world continues to spin madly on.
Line by Line Meaning
I stop and smile
Beginning a moment of joy
And rest awhile with you
Embracing the company of another to share in happiness
Watching the sun
Being present and observing the world around us
Slowly dim upon the dew
Recognizing the passing of time and the beauty of nature
I hear the sound
Noticing a change in the atmosphere
Of crying from the skies
Hearing the sorrow and pain of the world
It's just the world spinning sadly
The global hardships that persist despite moments of happiness
Past our eyes
An ever-present force beyond our control
We run through fields
Moments of childhood innocence and freedom
With our hands in the air
Fully embracing the moment in exultation
Escaping time
Taking a moment to escape the constraints of daily life
Dancing dreams without care
Freedom to imagine possibilities and pursue them without worry
But I still hear
Despite happiness, awareness still exists
The crying from the skies
Continued presence of heartbreak and suffering in the world
Oh so sadly
The painful reality beyond the current experience
Thoughts of certain sadness (can't you hear the)
Awareness that sorrow exists despite surface joy
Spun from threads of time
Sorrow woven into the fabric of existence
Oven in emotions
Sorrow mixed with the full spectrum of human feeling
Fragile and so fine
The delicate nature of experiencing both joy and sadness
A moment's life
The temporary nature of existence
Hung suspended in our hands
The ability to hold and cherish fleeting moments
We watch as trees
Continued observation of the world
Shed their leaves upon the lands
Awareness of nature's cyclical nature
The world goes on spinning sadly
Acknowledge that global suffering continues despite joy
Oh so sadly
The poignant reality of life's contradictions
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.