World Of Trouble
Zakk Wylde's - Black Label Society Lyrics

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2, 3, 4, 1, drank all my fuckin' brew
And I ain't got's no more

Feeling so damn tired
Running on desperate fumes
For the end is always near, now
Empty handed it's always soon

Psychocise me, terrify me
Jeopardizing all that's mine
Megolamize me, certify me
On my knees until I cry

Lord only knows where I've gone
Lord only knows where I've been

In a world of trouble again worries
Streaming 'round the bend

Treat me like a dog, now
Knowing I won't turn

Blind me like a slave, now
Cast down no concern

Overall Meaning

In Zakk Wylde's song "World of Trouble," the singer is acknowledging his current state of being. He's feeling exhausted and drained, having drank all of his alcohol and having none left. He's in a state of desperation, knowing that the end is near and always coming too soon. The singer is feeling like he's losing everything he has, and everything he's gained is now in jeopardy. He's looking for someone to terrify him and make him feel alive, someone to examine his sanity and certify him.

The lyrics suggest the idea of hopelessness and a lack of control. The singer acknowledges that he doesn't know where he's been, and he's in trouble again. The phrase "streaming 'round the bend" implies that the problems are never-ending, and the singer is at his wit's end. He pleads to be treated like a dog and blind him like a slave, revealing that he thinks he's powerless to change his situation. The lyrics in the song capture the essence of living in a world of trouble and distress, highlighting the importance of confronting one's problems.

Line by Line Meaning

2, 3, 4, 1, drank all my fuckin' brew
I drank up all my beer and I don't have anymore left

And I ain't got's no more
I don't have any more beer left

Feeling so damn tired
I am feeling extremely tired

Running on desperate fumes
I am completely exhausted, running on empty

For the end is always near, now
I know that the end is always near

Empty handed it's always soon
It always feels like I'm left with nothing

Psychocise me, terrify me
Make me crazy, scare me

Jeopardizing all that's mine
Risking everything that I have

Megolamize me, certify me
Control me, approve me

On my knees until I cry
I am begging for mercy and crying

Lord only knows where I've gone
I don't even know where I have been