Weight of the World
Willow Robinson Lyrics
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Like it was an IV
It's all about the money
You′d think she wasn't ugly
She can barely
Give it to me
It's only rarely
Always hiding all your problems
You never try to solve them
You′re tricking them with candy
It's really only raw meat
She can barely
Give it to me
It′s only rarely
That I'm the only
Through these eyes
I see you
And your′e leaving me
With the weight of the world
The lyrics of Willow Robinson's song "Weight of the World" seem to be depicting the life of someone who is addicted to social media, particularly Instagram. The lines "She's addicted to the IG like it was an IV" and "It's all about the money, you'd think she wasn't ugly" portray how the person's addiction to Instagram is just like a drug addiction, and how they are seeking validation through the likes and comments they receive. The line "You'd think she wasn't ugly" also shows how social media can make people believe in a false reality where they only present the best version of themselves, hiding their imperfections and struggles.
The chorus "Always hiding all your problems, you never try to solve them, you're tricking them with candy, it's really only raw meat" speaks about the facade that the person is trying to maintain through their social media presence. They are only showing the "candy", the good and happy moments, while hiding the "raw meat", the difficulties and challenges they actually face. The lines "She can barely give it to me, it's only rarely that I'm the only" could refer to the singer's relationship with the addicted person, and how their addiction to social media is affecting their connection.
The last lines of the song "Through these eyes I see you, and you're leaving me with the weight of the world" could suggest that the singer is feeling burdened by the other person's addiction to Instagram. The phrase "the weight of the world" refers to the heavy responsibilities or problems that one has to carry, which in this case could be the burden of trying to maintain a perfect social media presence.
Line by Line Meaning
She's Addicted to the IG
She's addicted to Instagram and spends a lot of time scrolling through posts.
Like it was an IV
She's so fixated on Instagram that it feels like an addiction, like an IV drip that she can't stop.
It's all about the money
People on Instagram focus on making money, rather than genuine connections or friendships.
You'd think she wasn't ugly
Despite the focus on money and material possessions, people on Instagram often pretend to have a perfect life, even when they're struggling.
She can barely
She struggles to give her time and affection to the artist of the song.
Give it to me
She struggles to show affection to the singer of the song.
It's only rarely
She only gives the singer attention and affection occasionally.
That I'm the only
The artist feels like he's not a priority in her life.
Always hiding all your problems
People on Instagram often pretend to have a perfect life and hide their struggles from others.
You never try to solve them
Instead of addressing problems or seeking help, people on Instagram may ignore them or pretend that everything is fine.
You're tricking them with candy
People on Instagram may try to distract from their struggles with superficial posts or material possessions, like offering candy to a child.
It's really only raw meat
Despite the superficial distraction, the underlying problems are still there and just as difficult as raw meat to digest.
Through these eyes
The singer sees the actions and behavior of the person addicted to Instagram.
I see you
The singer sees the person for who they truly are, rather than the perfect facade they present on Instagram.
And you're leaving me
The person's addiction to Instagram and focus on material possessions is driving a wedge between them and the singer.
With the weight of the world
The artist feels weighed down and burdened by the person's problems and addiction to Instagram.
Writer(s): Brian Cohen, Christopher Llewellyn, Willow Robinson
Contributed by Sebastian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@williamstafford8914
At last, one of Willow’s best tracks gets a video. And it was worth waiting for. Full of energy and emotion to complement the music and lyrics 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@willowrobinson
Thank you William! im so glad you like the video! many more where this came from :) X
@marybraggrobinson
Had the most fun in the world working on this with you!
@willowrobinson
You killed it mary! ❤️❤️❤️
@francesinhafox
I just heard this song today for the first time, and I was hooked! I've heard 3 times in a row already. Love the melody, the lyrics and the voice. Amazing! Congrats
@debbiewiseman9239
A wild ride full of fantastic visuals and emotion showcasing one of your most iconic songs. Gonna have to watch on repeat to take it all in!!! You two did an incredible job once again. Love it!! ❤️
@willowrobinson
Thanks Debbie! so glad you enjoyed the song :) Rewatch as many times as possible ;)
X
@mandiantonucci13
Damnnn, Beauty & Talent! Lately, the more I listen to your songs the more I Dream of * WILLOW***! Keep up the Beautiful melodies! 💘 U Madly!
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@willowrobinson
Thank you so much for the love and support Mandi! So appreciated 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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