Modern World
sahara snow Lyrics
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Just one more time you wake up in this mess
And baby it scares you but you catch yourself
You do whatever you do to face the test
I know you feel alone in this great big world machine
It's crazy, but maybe there's a soul somewhere out there
Who's just like you now what are you waiting for
Here's the only world we're living in
This is the Modern World, this is the Modern World
This is the Modern World, and this is all it's going to be
Living in the Modern World
Yeah, The telephone rings, another faceless caller
You're not a soul you're just a number
You're looking at families living on the street
Where mama can't buy her baby enough to eat
We all feel alone, in this great big world machine
But baby, just maybe listen to your heart
I don't know just what you're waiting for
Cause baby here's just where you begin
In the only world we're living in
This is the Modern World, This is the Modern World
This is the Modern World, and this is all it's going to be,
Living in the Modern World
The lyrics to Sahara Snow's song "Modern World" speak to the feelings of being overwhelmed, disconnected, and insignificant in the midst of modern society. The alarm goes off on another Monday morning and the singer wakes up feeling trapped and scared in this "mess". However, they encourage the listener to find solace in the fact that they are not alone, that there may be someone out there just like them. Despite feeling small and helpless, they urge the listener to take action and not mourn what could have been, but instead accept this modern world as the only one we have.
The second verse continues with the theme of loneliness and detachment in modern society, as the singer describes the impersonal nature of a faceless phone call and the heartbreak of seeing families struggling to make ends meet. But again, they offer hope that even though we may all feel alone in this great big world machine, there is still a way forward. The chorus repeats the refrain that this is the modern world and that's all it's going to be, but it also emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and confronting the reality we live in, rather than pretending it doesn't exist.
Line by Line Meaning
The alarm goes off, another Monday morning
You wake up to start a new week, feeling trapped in the monotony of life.
Just one more time you wake up in this mess
You feel like you're stuck in a cycle of repetitive tasks, and you're not sure how to break free.
And baby it scares you but you catch yourself
You're afraid of the unknown, but you try to stay strong and face your fears.
You do whatever you do to face the test
You use your own coping mechanisms to deal with the stress of everyday life.
I know you feel alone in this great big world machine
You feel disconnected from the world and the people around you, lost in the chaos of society.
It's crazy, but maybe there's a soul somewhere out there
Despite feeling alone, you still have hope that there are others out there who understand you and share your struggles.
Who's just like you now what are you waiting for
There may be someone out there who can relate to your situation, so you should seek out others who can support you.
Baby don't mourn what might have been
Don't dwell on the past, instead focus on what you can do to create a better future for yourself.
Here's the only world we're living in
This is the world we have, and we must learn to make the most of it.
Yeah, The telephone rings, another faceless caller
You receive a call from someone you don't know, further emphasizing your isolation from others.
You're not a soul you're just a number
You feel like you're not seen as an individual, but rather just another statistic in society.
You're looking at families living on the street
You witness the struggles of others who are in a worse situation than you, making you feel grateful for what you have.
Where mama can't buy her baby enough to eat
You see the harsh reality of poverty and the struggles faced by those who are less fortunate.
We all feel alone, in this great big world machine
Everyone feels disconnected from others to some extent, lost in the chaos of society.
But baby, just maybe listen to your heart
Despite feeling alone, you should trust your own instincts and beliefs.
I don't know just what you're waiting for
You need to take action to improve your situation, instead of sitting around waiting for things to change on their own.
Cause baby here's just where you begin
You can start making a positive change in your life in the present moment, without waiting for the future.
In the only world we're living in
This world is all we have, and we need to make it the best place possible for ourselves and those around us.
This is the Modern World, This is the Modern World
This is the era we live in, with all of its complexities and challenges.
This is the Modern World, and this is all it's going to be,
We must come to terms with the current state of society, and realize that it's up to us to make a change for the better.
Living in the Modern World
We must learn to adapt and thrive in the modern world, despite its flaws and difficulties.
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