Beautiful World
Navigating Shadows: Beth Orton's Beautiful World Unveiled
Lyrics
Looks like you're never coming home
Looks like the person is not expected to return home.
Looks like you'll make that road alone
Suggests the individual will journey alone.
Caught in the headlights of a very mixed up world
Describes being overwhelmed in a confusing world.
Where everything you fear
In a world where every fear exists.
Where your shadow blocks your light
The presence of one's own darkness obscures personal light.
Oh, beautiful world, to me
The singer finds the world beautiful despite its complexities.
Doves cried when she tried to fly
Imagery of doves crying when someone attempts to fly.
When her wings spread she heard their song
Hearing a song when spreading wings, symbolizing transformation.
Flies to your flame
Refers to being drawn to something like a moth to a flame.
But so hard to see at night
Seeing clearly during the day but struggling at night.
Alone in your dreams
Experiencing solitude within dreams.
Beautiful world, it's a beautiful world, to me
The singer perceives the world as beautiful despite challenges.
It's a beautiful world, it's a beautiful world to you
Emphasizes the universal beauty of the world.
Don't let me go outside tonight
Expresses a desire to stay indoors due to fears.
Keep me safe within this room
Seeking safety and security within a confined space.
Afraid of what I feel
Facing fear of emotions and actions.
Afraid of what I'll do
Apprehension about potential actions.
Everything I feel is here
All emotions are present in the current situation.
Where your shadow blocks the light
Reiteration of the internal struggle with darkness.
One embrace, one embrace
Desire for a comforting embrace.
My heart, sometimes
Acknowledging the occasional vulnerability of the heart.
It's a beautiful world, it's a beautiful world, to you
Reaffirmation of the beauty of the world despite personal challenges.
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