Lyrics
we all think the world is fine
We commonly perceive the world as being in good condition.
and death is just a waste of time
Death is often seen as a meaningless and unproductive use of time.
why would you care...
The question arises about why someone should care.
things happen now and then
Incidents occur occasionally.
and you don't really give a damn
You are indifferent and unconcerned about these occurrences.
when you weren't there...
Specifically, when you were not present during those events.
why, why would this bother
The questioning continues about why these things would be bothersome.
life just seems alright
Generally, life appears to be satisfactory.
you can't take me down there
You cannot bring me down to a negative state.
why would i wonder what to do now
Questioning the purpose of contemplating actions when the world is in chaos.
when the world has lost its mind
The world is described as having lost its sanity.
hey i'm feeling fine
The speaker claims to feel fine under normal circumstances.
but not when you don't care...
However, this feeling disappears when you don't care.
school's out and victim's down
School is out, and there is a victim, but no one is present to notice.
but no one seems to be around
The absence of caring is emphasized again.
cause you weren't there...
Similar to line 6, events are less significant when you are absent.
things happen now and then
A repetition of the idea that events happen occasionally.
but you don't really give a damn
Reiterating the lack of concern for these occurrences.
why would you care...
A repeated question about why caring is necessary.
i'm afraid
An expression of fear towards the current state of the world.
of the world today
The speaker is apprehensive about the world's condition today.
breath the air
Suggesting the act of breathing and making an effort to appear concerned.
and try and seem to care
Encouraging others to have an open mind and attempt to feel positive.
open mind
Continuing efforts to maintain a positive mindset.
try to feel alright
Expressing an attempt to feel alright despite fears.
but i'm afraid
Reiteration of fear towards the world.
of the world, and i need you to be
The speaker expresses a need for someone (possibly the listener) to care amidst their fears.
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