The World
W.O.R.M Lyrics
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Is breaking down into bits again
Tell me, what am I to do?
You just want me to stay here
So I'm just going to stay
The home, our last resort
I built a castle with an iron door
The hazed out sun won't help anyway
If the world is crumbling down
I don't want to be alone, no
Locked up in this place
I heard the world up late night
Holding my breath tight
Trying to keep my head on right
There's a chill in the air
Nobody could care how you're
Caught up in the fight of your life
Fear is bringing me here
The television got me seeing unclear
Bravery my neighbor, moved away
'Cause I don't need to be courageous today
And If that world is crumbling down
I don't want to be alone, no
Locked up in this place
When I heard the world up late night
Holding my breath tight
Trying to keep my head on right
There's a chill in the air
Nobody could care how you're
Caught up in the fight of your life
I heard the world up late night
Holding my breath tight
Trying to keep my head on right
There's a chill in the air
Nobody could care how you're
Caught up in the fight of your life
Nothing's gonna save me
I'm hanging from the nearest tree
Nothing's gonna save me
I'm hanging from the nearest tree
When I heard the world up late night
Holding my breath tight
Trying to keep my head on right
There's a chill in the air
Nobody could care how you're
Caught up in the fight of your life
I heard the world up late night
Holding my breath tight
Trying to keep my head on right
There's a chill in the air
Nobody could care how we're
Caught up in the fight of your life
When I heard the world of late night
See I'm holding breath tight
I'm trying to keep my head on right
There's a chill in the air
Nobody could care how we're
We're caught up in the fight of our lives
I heard the world of late night
Holding my breath tight
Trying to keep my head on right
There's a chill in the air
Nobody could care
We're caught up in the fight of our lives
The lyrics to W.O.R.M's "The World" speak of a sense of helplessness and fear as the world seems to be crumbling down. The singer is torn between wanting to stay put and feeling the need to escape a situation that appears to be spiraling out of control. The sense of despair is heightened by the fact that nobody seems to care about what is happening, and fear seems to be the order of the day. The song speaks to the deeply-rooted human need for safety and security, but it is also an acknowledgement of the inevitability of change and the fact that sometimes, things fall apart.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, with the singer lamenting the fact that the world is breaking down into bits again. Almost immediately, the sense of urgency and desperation is palpable, as the singer asks what they are supposed to do about the situation. The listener gets the impression that the singer is not sure whether there is anything they can do to stop the impending disaster, but at the same time, they are not willing to give up hope just yet. The line "You just want me to stay here, so I'm just going to stay" speaks to the idea that sometimes, in the face of uncertainty, the best thing to do is to hold on to what is familiar and safe.
The latter half of the song speaks of a sense of despair and resignation, with the singer acknowledging that nothing seems to be able to save them. The repeated refrain of "I heard the world up late night, holding my breath tight, trying to keep my head on right" brings home the feeling of isolation and desperation. The singer is trying to hold on to their sanity in the midst of chaos, but it seems like a losing battle. The final verse brings the sense of shared experience to the forefront, with the singer speaking of "we" instead of "I". The message seems to be that we are all in this together, and even though nobody might care, we have to keep fighting to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
I just heard the world
The singer is aware of the world's current state of decline.
Is breaking down into bits again
The world is suffering and falling apart.
Tell me, what am I to do?
The singer is unsure and seeking guidance amidst the chaos.
You just want me to stay here
There are those urging the artist to remain in a seemingly safe space.
So I'm just going to stay
The artist has chosen to stay in that safe space.
The home, our last resort
The place where we feel most comfortable may be the only sanctuary left.
I built a castle with an iron door
The singer has fortified their safe space to withstand any threat.
Lock the window, pull the shades
The artist is taking extra precautions to ensure their safety.
The hazed out sun won't help anyway
Even sunlight cannot alleviate the artist's sense of impending doom.
If the world is crumbling down
The artist acknowledges that the world is in a state of collapse.
I don't want to be alone, no
The singer is scared and wants companionship to help face this disaster.
Locked up in this place
The artist is trapped in their safe space out of a perceived necessity.
I heard the world up late night
The singer is restless and worried about the world's condition.
Holding my breath tight
The singer is anxious and fearful.
Trying to keep my head on right
The singer is attempting to remain composed and rational despite chaotic circumstances.
There's a chill in the air
The artist senses that something is wrong and feels cold and uneasy.
Nobody could care how you're
The artist feels that no one else is concerned about their well-being.
Caught up in the fight of your life
The singer is struggling to survive amidst overwhelming problems.
Fear is bringing me here
Fear is driving the singer to seek refuge in their safe space.
The television got me seeing unclear
The artist is having difficulty separating reality from media-induced panic.
Bravery my neighbor, moved away
The artist feels that others around them have abandoned courage and left the artist to face their fears.
'Cause I don't need to be courageous today
The artist has given up on bravery for the moment and finds it unnecessary.
Nothing's gonna save me
The singer feels that they are beyond hope.
I'm hanging from the nearest tree
The artist feels like they are at the end of their rope and are at the brink of breaking down and/or giving up.
Nobody could care how we're
The singer feels that no one cares about anyone's well-being amidst the chaos.
We're caught up in the fight of our lives
The singer and others are struggling to survive amidst a massive, life-altering conflict.
Lyrics Β© Peermusic Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: JERRY HARRISON, MARC ANDREW ROBERGE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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