Mad World
aeseaes Lyrics
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Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for their daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
The dreams in which I′m dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it′s a very very
Mad world, mad world
Children waiting for the day, they feel good
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Made to feel the way that every child should
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me, no one knew me
Hello teacher, tell me what's my lesson
Look right through me, look right through me
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I′ve ever had
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it′s a very very
Mad world, mad world
Enlarging your world
Mad world
The song "Mad World" by aeseaes explores the theme of existentialism and the sense of loneliness that comes with it. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of it, with the lyrics describing worn out places and faces that are going nowhere in life. The imagery of tears filling up glasses without any expression on the faces of those crying suggests a sense of hopelessness and resignation towards sadness. The singer then goes on to express his own desire to escape his sorrow and face "no tomorrow."
The chorus then delves into the darker side of dreams, as the singer confesses that the dreams in which he is dying are the best he has ever had. This suggests that he finds comfort in imagining his own demise, perhaps as a way of escaping the pain he feels in his waking life. However, he admits that it is hard for him to express this to others and to deal with the fact that people keep running in circles in what he calls a "mad world."
The second verse then switches perspective to that of a child, describing the anxiety and nervousness that comes with starting school and not being recognized by anyone. The line "hello teacher, tell me what's my lesson, look right through me" implies a feeling of invisibility, again reinforcing the theme of loneliness and isolation. The final line, "enlarging your world," offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that despite the difficulties in life, there is always the potential for personal growth and expansion.
Line by Line Meaning
All around me are familiar faces
The people surrounding me are people I see often, but I don't really know them personally.
Worn out places, worn out faces
The places around me are dull, and the people around also show little excitement or happiness.
Bright and early for their daily races
People wake up early and start their daily routine or work, as if they are in a race.
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Despite working or going about their daily routine, people feel like they are not making any progress or going anywhere meaningful.
Their tears are filling up their glasses
People are feeling sorrowful, and their tears are overflowing.
No expression, no expression
People around are unemotional, as if they are numb to their own feelings and emotions.
Hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow
The singer wants to hide or avoid their own emotions and wants to numb their feelings with alcohol or drugs.
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
The artist feels hopeless and lost, as if there is no future for them and nothing to look forward to.
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
The artist has a mix of emotions; they find the situation both amusing and sorrowful.
The dreams in which I′m dying are the best I've ever had
The artist thinks that their dreams of death are the only time they can find peace or escape from their harsh reality.
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
The singer has difficulty articulating their feelings or expressing themselves, and they find it hard to accept the reality around them.
When people run in circles it′s a very very
The artist notes that when people act in a repetitive and unproductive manner, it makes the situation even worse.
Mad world, mad world
The world around them is chaotic and nonsensical, with everyone struggling to find a sense of purpose or meaning.
Children waiting for the day, they feel good
Children are waiting eagerly for special occasions or events to feel happy.
Happy birthday, happy birthday
The singer specifically mentions birthdays as a happy day for children, but it can also be viewed as a metaphor for any happy occasion.
Made to feel the way that every child should
Children are expected to feel happy during certain events or milestones, and feel pressured to fit in with societal expectations.
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Children are expected to follow instructions and sit still, with little to no opportunity for creativity or exploration.
Went to school and I was very nervous
The singer recalls feeling anxious and overwhelmed during their school days.
No one knew me, no one knew me
The singer felt invisible and unnoticed during their school days, with no one taking the time to get to know them.
Hello teacher, tell me what's my lesson
The artist is looking for guidance and direction, but feels ignored or dismissed by their authority figures.
Look right through me, look right through me
The artist feels unimportant, as if they are invisible or not worthy of attention.
Enlarging your world
The world can seem large and overwhelming, with many challenges and obstacles to overcome.
Mad world
The world can feel nonsensical and chaotic, with social norms and expectations causing people to feel lost and isolated.
Contributed by Bentley B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andrew Collet
The tone of her suddenly voice made me cry. I don't know there's something vulnerable and pure about it
Juanjosky
Si, te sientes solo, la pena te embarga, nada te llena, todo te sobra, y ésta canción te hace sentir vivo durante su audición porque te potencia tus sentimientos de querer cambiarlo todo, pero no puedes, no depende de ti, y te consuelas con poder sentir y poder respirar... ¡Gracias por la canción!
Grigeral
I know the song is originally Tears for Fears, but I actually always felt that Gary Jules' version was far superior, rare though that might be of a cover. I genuinely believe this is the only other cover of the song that actually matches his take on it. Absolutely beautiful.
Strawberry Milk
This cover made me realize this is more than just a meme song and actually a pretty cool one
boxofswords
you two never cease to amaze,, this is nothing short of amazing <3
Verzuren
Love this guys 💚
dollhousecrybaby73
won't even lie. nightcore brought me here but thank you so much for making this song. this is so much better than the nightcore, this has been stuck in my head for actual years and i've only just found it. thanks ❤❤
Chance Time
Nice work . This is an excellent example of covering a song while still making said cover distinctive/original in it's own right .
ahbeddawi
Very relaxing angelic voice 🤩
Coach Riccardo Raggi
a great arrangement of a great song, well done