Weight of the World
Widespread Panic and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Lyrics

Woman, she's moving to the weight of the world
A woman is carrying the heavy burden of the world on her shoulders and it is visibly weighing her down as she tries to move through life.

Momma, she's carrying the weight of the world
The singer's mother is carrying the weight of the world, which includes both personal and collective struggles, responsibilities, and worries that come with being an adult.

All the time she breathing in the weight of the world
The mother is constantly exposed to the weight of the world, which is a heavy air that surrounds her, making it difficult for her to breathe freely.

[Chorus]
The chorus is a call to bring home some comfort and nourishment, like soup, in order to ease the suffering caused by the burden of the world.

Well, poppa, too, he got the weight of the world
The artist's father is also struggling with the weight of the world, which can manifest as stress, anxiety or depression caused by various challenges that he faces in life.

Man is moving in to the weight of the world
Men are often expected to bear the weight of the world, especially in terms of economic and social responsibilities, which can be overwhelming and suffocating at times.

And all the time, along with the soup he's bringing home The weight of the world
Even when the father tries to escape the burden of the world by bringing home some soup or other comforts, he still carries the weight of the world with him in his thoughts, worries, and emotions.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the need for bringing some relief and comfort to those who are struggling to carry the heavy burden of the world.

Children, too, fall to this weight of the world All the time they they fall, right there into the weight
Children are not immune to the weight of the world, as they are also exposed to social and environmental issues that can shape their worldview and affect their emotional and mental health.

And all the time they're trying to shake The weight of the world
Children, as well as adults, try to shake off the weight of the world through various means such as play, imagination, creativity, and other coping strategies.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats once again, underscoring the importance of bringing some nourishment and comfort to cope with the weight of the world.

Everybody's going to the wake of the world We're all dressing up fine for the wake of the world And everybody's hiding behind trees, breathing loud The weight of the world
The wake of the world can be interpreted as a metaphor for the aftermath of global crises or catastrophic events that affect the lives of many people. The weight of the world is felt by everyone and is so oppressive that people feel the need to hide, dress up, or express themselves in loud or excessive ways in order to cope with their anxiety and grief.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats one last time, urging us to bring solace and comfort to those who feel the weight of the world on their shoulders.