The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die are an emo / … Read Full Bio ↴The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die are an emo / indie rock band from Willimantic, CT. The band was formed in 2009 and has undergone several lineup changes since its inception. TWIABP's now 9 piece lineup writes the songs collaboratively and often on-the-spot with vocal duties shared by 5 members. The band's sound is easily compared to second wave post-emo indie rock bands of the late 90s and early 2000s and their atmospheric moments are often tagged as "post-rock." The band creates their dense textured sound with multi-layered and heavily effected guitars as well as synthesizer, cello, and trumpet.

Discography:
Demo 2010
Formlessness EP
Josh Is Dead EP
Deer Leap + TWIABP&IANLATD are Here to Help You (Split w/ Deer Leap)
Gig Life 7''
Whenever, If Ever LP
Between Bodies EP
The Distance 7''
Sundae Bloody Sundae Split 7" (w/ Rozwell Kid, Kittyhawk, Two Knights)
Fourteen Minute Mile Split 7" (w/ Rozwell Kid)
Mental Health 7"

Tour Dates/Album Streams can be found here:
www.theworldisabeautifulplace.com

Ra Patera Dance
The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die Lyrics

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Can you tell my car is gone?
All day long, my car is gone
Can you tell we’re taking all advice on how to leave marks?
We keep ourselves in the dark
I kept myself in the dark

Yesterday you got so close to a tree that you could climb it
On this side, there’s a positive message

In the middle, we’re completely unsure
I was holding on. I begged myself
Today we swept it all up
Tonight we’ll spill some more

Open up the window, let the morning light in
I keep holding onto, I keep begging myself

Today we are superheroes, but tonight we’ll just be tired
I keep holding onto, I keep begging myself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Ra Patera Dance" by The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die describes the feeling of being stuck in a routine, feeling lost, and attempting to make sense of it all. The song speaks of wanting to leave a mark on the world but feeling unsure how to do so. The first couple of lines give an indication that the car has disappeared, which could represent losing control or direction in life. The band is asking if someone can tell that their car is gone, but in reality, they are masking their own internal struggle.

The lyrics highlight a sense of uncertainty and confusion, with the line "In the middle, we're completely unsure." The band members are trying to find some sense of positivity or direction; they're just not entirely sure how to do it. The song speaks to the fact that many people struggle with their sense of purpose and the feeling that they are not leaving their mark on the world.

In the last few lines, there's a sense of hopefulness: "Today we are superheroes, but tonight we'll just be tired." This line acknowledges the fact that self-improvement and trying to make a difference can be exhausting, but it's essential to keep trying despite the obstacles.

Line by Line Meaning

Can you tell my car is gone?
Can you see that I have lost something important to me?

All day long, my car is gone
I am without my car for an extended period of time.

Can you tell we’re taking all advice on how to leave marks?
Are you aware that we are trying to leave a lasting impression on the world, and willing to hear any ideas for how to do so?

We keep ourselves in the dark
We are intentionally keeping ourselves unaware or uninformed about certain things.

I kept myself in the dark
I intentionally avoided learning or understanding something I should have, to my detriment.

Yesterday you got so close to a tree that you could climb it
You were able to get much closer to something than you thought possible.

On this side, there’s a positive message
One side of the situation is clearly optimistic or hopeful.

In the middle, we’re completely unsure
We are experiencing confusion or uncertainty in the midst of the situation.

I was holding on. I begged myself
I was struggling to maintain my position or belief and had to convince myself not to let go.

Today we swept it all up
We have cleaned up or resolved a situation or problem today.

Tonight we’ll spill some more
We expect to experience more problems or difficulties later on.

Open up the window, let the morning light in
Allow positivity or hope to enter your life or situation.

I keep holding onto, I keep begging myself
I continue to struggle with my beliefs or doubts.

Today we are superheroes, but tonight we’ll just be tired
We feel powerful and capable now, but that will not last forever.

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Can you tell my car is gone?
All day long, my car is gone
Can you tell we're taking all
advice on how to leave marks?
We keep ourselves in the dark
I kept myself in the dark
I kept myself in the dark
I kept myself in the dark
Yesterday you got so close
to a tree that you could climb it
On this side, there's a positive message
In the middle, we're completely unsure
I was holding on (I was holding on)
I begged myself (I begged myself)
Today we swept it all up
Tonight we'll spill some more
Open up the window
And let the morning light in
I keep holding onto
I keep begging myself
Today we are superheroes
Tonight we'll just be tired
I keep holding onto
I keep begging myself