There have been at least two different bands called World.

1. World … Read Full Bio ↴There have been at least two different bands called World.

1. World was a noisecore band from Osaka, Japan and consisted of Hiroshi Zen (a.k.a. Left; vocals and noise), Akira Kawabata (a.k.a. Right; vocals), Tadahiko Aono (a.k.a. Center; drums). Original drummer, Kaname Ohara, played on the band's frist 7-inch only. World started out circa 1995-1996. All of their noise was generated via a special microphone created by Hiroshi Zen. The band released five 7-inch singles before splitting up around 2000.

2. World was short-lived Dutch 'super group' of sorts, based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. They released just one single: 'She Don't Care About Time' b/w 'Sunday' (Polydor, 1970). Band members were Cees Meerman, John Fredriks, Pim van der Linden, Ralph Norman and Ronnie Meyjes, all of whom had previously released music with fairly obscure Dutch beat bands such as Short '66, Kjoe, George Cash and Temple. Drummer Cees 'Ani' Meerman would later join Herman Brood & His Wild Romance.

Velocity of Love
World Lyrics

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We argued about the big stuff
Money, drugs and sex
Self-determination, choices and bad mistakes
And our self-respect
I ended up counting coins, buying pills, stressing out
Then passed out caught in
The Velocity of Love
I am bored of the big stuff

So we fucked up, I want my hope back
Trip me up I'll get you back
My friends are all fucked up
We ended up flipping out, smashing glass, grasping hands, biting lips
Falling hard into
The Velocity of Love
We ended up flipping out, smashing glass, grasping hands, biting lips
Falling hard into it
Counting coins, swallowing pills, acting up
Then passing out right into it
The Velocity of Love
From one preacher to another
If fame is what you want you'll get it
One fine fuck up to another
If a fight is what you want you'll get it
If money is all you want, then money's all you'll get
I'd rather be drunk and in love
Let's not get mean about the big stuff
You know I never cared
How product gets moved from place to place
How money's thrown from here to there
Won't end up counting coins, not buying in, nor pissed off, or stressed out
I'm all caught up in it
I'm flipping out, I'm smashing glass, I'm grasping hands and biting lips
I'm staying desperate
Hell, I'm not counting coins,
not buying in, not stressing out, I'm snapping sails

Far away from all that with
The Velocity of Love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of World Inferno's song The Velocity of Love talks about the complications that come with close relationships, and how difficult it is to maintain it when things get rough. The first set of lines describes the various issues that the singer and their partner argued about. These include some of the big controversial topics such as money, drugs, and sex, as well as choices and mistakes that affect their self-respect. The singer then recounts how they ended up getting caught up in the chaos of their relationship. They counted coins and bought pills just to cope with the stress, and ultimately passed out in the midst of everything. This is a clear depiction of how the conflicts in one's personal life can become so overwhelming that it feels like they are just getting swept away in it all.

The next set of lines talks about the desire to regain control over one's life. The singer posits that they are tired of battling over the "big stuff," opting instead to focus on hope and love. They acknowledge the fact that they have messed up in the past, but they are willing to forgive each other and move forward. The singer then discusses the fact that their friends are also struggling with their own issues. They describe how they ended up "flipping out" and getting caught up in the rush of intense emotions. However, they realize that they would rather ride the tumultuous waves of love than get bogged down in the trappings of money, power, and fame. The song seems to suggest that love has a much greater value than anything else in life, and that it is worth fighting for, even in the face of impossible odds.

Line by Line Meaning

We argued about the big stuff
We had disagreements about the significant things in life

Money, drugs and sex
These were the debated topics that we had

Self-determination, choices and bad mistakes
We also talked about controlling one's own destiny, decision-making and regrets

And our self-respect
Maintaining our dignity was also a part of our discussion

I ended up counting coins, buying pills, stressing out
I got so caught up in all of this that I resorted to worrying about money, buying drugs to cope, and getting anxious

Then passed out caught in The Velocity of Love
I eventually fell asleep, lost in the intensity of romantic love

I am bored of the big stuff
I'm tired of debating about serious matters

So we fucked up, I want my hope back
So we made mistakes and I want to regain my optimism

Trip me up I'll get you back
If you play games with me, I'll retaliate

My friends are all fucked up
My companions are all struggling in their own ways

We ended up flipping out, smashing glass, grasping hands, biting lips
We become crazed, breaking objects, holding onto each other and kissing passionately

Falling hard into The Velocity of Love
We fell deeply into romantic love

Counting coins, swallowing pills, acting up
I became obsessed with money, took more drugs and acted out of character

Then passing out right into it
I eventually fell asleep, completely consumed by love

From one preacher to another
From one influential leader to another

If fame is what you want you'll get it
If you seek attention, you'll eventually attain it

One fine fuck up to another
We continue making one mistake after another

If a fight is what you want you'll get it
If you're looking for a conflict, you'll get one

If money is all you want, then money's all you'll get
If you solely focus on money, that's what you'll receive

I'd rather be drunk and in love
I prefer being intoxicated and in love

Let's not get mean about the big stuff
We shouldn't become nasty during our discussions about important topics

You know I never cared
You're aware that I never really bothered about

How product gets moved from place to place
How items are transported from one location to another

How money's thrown from here to there
How currency is shifted around

Won't end up counting coins, not buying in, nor pissed off, or stressed out
I won't get fixated on money or become upset and anxious

I'm all caught up in it
I'm completely absorbed in my current situation

I'm flipping out, I'm smashing glass, I'm grasping hands and biting lips
I'm losing control, breaking things, holding onto someone and kissing them strongly

I'm staying desperate
I'm continuing to be anxious and on edge

Hell, I'm not counting coins, not buying in, not stressing out, I'm snapping sails
In fact, I'm not concerned with money, not getting involved, and not worrying, I'm just suddenly changing direction

Far away from all that with The Velocity of Love
I'm able to escape from all the chaos and conflict with help from love

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