Maybe There's A World
Yusuf/Cat Stevens Lyrics
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Where nobody gets annoyed
But I must admit, I'm not there yet
But something's keeping me going
Maybe there's a world that I'm still to find
Maybe there's a world that I'm still to find
Open up, oh world and let me in
I have dreamt of an open world
Borderless and wide
Where the people move from place to place
And nobody's taking sides
Maybe there's a world that I'm still to find
Maybe there's a world that I'm still to find
Open up, oh world and let me in
Then there'll be a new life to begin
I've been waiting for that moment
To arrive
All at once, the palace of peace
Will fill my eyes, how nice
Maybe there's a world that I'm still to find
Maybe there's a world that I'm still to find
Open up, oh world and let me in
Then there'll be a new life to begin
I've been waiting for that moment
To arrive
All at once, the wrongs of the world
Will be put right, how nice
The lyrics of Yusuf/Cat Stevens's song "Maybe There's A World" are an expression of the singer's desire to find a place where peace, harmony and unity reign. Through his dreams and imagination, he envisions a world without borders, where people are free to move from place to place without fear of being judged or mistreated.
The reference to "a place and time where nobody gets annoyed" proposes a world without conflicts and where people live in perfect harmony. However, the singer acknowledges that he has not yet found such a place, but his spirit remains tenacious and hopeful. The lines "something's keeping me going" suggest that the dream is fueling him towards a better world, and he persists in looking for it.
The lyrics are reminiscent of the hippie era when people protested against the Vietnam war and campaigned for peace and unity across the world. The song's theme echoes the ideals of that era, which sought to transform the world through love and non-violence. "Maybe There's A World" is a call for a world free of hate, anger, and violence.
Line by Line Meaning
I have dreamt of a place and time
The singer has imagined a world where things are different
Where nobody gets annoyed
In this world, there is no reason for anyone to be angry or upset
But I must admit, I'm not there yet
The singer understands that this world does not currently exist
But something's keeping me going
Despite the difficulties of reality, the singer is motivated to keep looking for this world
Maybe there's a world that I'm still to find
The singer believes that this better world is still out there
Open up, oh world and let me in
The singer wants the world to welcome them to this magical place
Then there'll be a new life to begin
In this world, everything will be so different that it will feel like a whole new life
I have dreamt of an open world
The singer envisions a world without borders or boundaries
Borderless and wide
There are no limits or restrictions in this world
Where the people move from place to place
People are free to travel and explore in this world
And nobody's taking sides
There is no conflict or division between groups of people
I've been waiting for that moment
The singer has been anticipating a time when they can experience this better world
All at once, the palace of peace
When this world is finally found, it will feel like a grand and beautiful place of peace
Will fill my eyes, how nice
The singer will be overwhelmed with happiness at the sight of this magical world
All at once, the wrongs of the world
In this world, all the unfairness and harm in the current reality will be fixed
Will be put right, how nice
The singer finds the idea of everything being made right to be very pleasing
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Maybe There's a World
Cat Stevens
I have dreamt of a place and time
Where nobody gets annoyed
But I must admit, I'm not there yet
But something's keeping me going
Maybe there's a world that I'm still to find
Maybe there's a world that I'm still to find
Open up, oh world and let me in
Then there'll be a new life to begin
I have dreamt of an open world
Borderless and wide
Where the people move from place to place
And nobody's taking sides
Maybe there's a world that I'm still to find
Maybe there's a world that I'm still to find
Open up, oh world and let me in
Then there'll be a new life to begin
I've been waiting for that moment
To arrive
All at once, the palace of peace
Will fill my eyes, how nice
Maybe there's a world that I'm still to find
Maybe there's a world that I'm still to find
Open up, oh world and let me in
Then there'll be a new life to begin
I've been waiting for that moment
To arrive
All at once, the wrongs of the world
Will be put right, how nice
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Yusuf Islam
Maybe There's a World lyrics © BMG Rights Management
@sherryruth3749
I believe it too! You give Hope & Strengthen Faith! With Your Beautiful Truth! Thank You Dear Yusuf/Cat Stevens 💖🎶
@CarloWolf-ij3zv
Sublime, this song is universal. God bless you, Yusuf ❤
@swastikaputri
Timeless music.. bless you, Yusuf
@Ponchiegomezsaso
I am praying for a world like this too, I have all of my life ,whenever I get weary from what I see I listen to this beautiful song and it brings me hope. They say there is a Heaven here on earth also if we choose it, I pray one day we will, I've been waiting for that moment to arrive... Bless your heart Yusuf
@ansaaarul2250
😍
@otmanovic11
A muslim scholar once said " those who don't enter the paradise on earth will not enter the one in the hereafter".
@RC-fi4ix
I used to. Now, with an open boarder, we are seeing drugs and gangs and crime increase exponentially. Just in the last 6 months I have had 2 show up on my doorstep, related to drugs. One trying to sell/hide them. Busted up windows when he didn't get his wish. The other tried to follow me in, using his knife to try to jimmy the door, then tried to bust it in. Arrogantly sat on my porch in wait. No housing, homelessness increased dramatically. Resources growing thin. Murders and traffic fatalities in numbers we've never seen. Maybe culture is different, but it was pretty safe here. Many more people would be open to an open world if this era of take what you want at any cost and live without earning one's keep wasn't so prevalent. May we get back to a time of peace for all soon.
@bahrikiraz
Awesome...
@EllaSouthportfair
A very beautiful song and beautiful thought....I hope there's a world like this...
@lundsweden
Great meaningful, soulful lyrics and a great song! This is like an evolution of vintage Cat, thank you Yusef!