World Is Wide
Embracing the Boundless Journey of the Heart
Lyrics
The car window is fogging up as I look out at the rain
The speaker observes the car window fogging up while contemplating the rain outside.
Thinking about the things that hurt me again and again
The speaker reflects on recurring painful memories and experiences.
Oh all I feel is heartache when I’m stuck beneath the gray
Feelings of heartache dominate the speaker's emotions when faced with a gloomy atmosphere.
But I swear to God I’ll ditch this place, yeah I will leave one day
The speaker expresses determination to leave the current place and promises to do so one day.
And I’ll be gone
The speaker emphasizes their departure, suggesting a significant change in life.
I’m gonna get a ticket to get out of here by plane
The speaker plans to use a plane ticket to escape from the current location.
Call in sick to the academy, I’ll play that hookie game
The speaker considers skipping responsibilities at the academy to pursue personal desires.
A backpack’s worth of clothes is all I need to get along
A minimalistic approach to belongings is expressed; a backpack with essentials is sufficient for the journey.
And my camera is the last thing that I’ll grab before I’m gone
The speaker values their camera, emphasizing its importance as one of the last items to be taken before departure.
And maybe gum
Humorously, the speaker considers taking gum along for the journey.
‘Cause the world is wide baby
The world is depicted as vast and full of possibilities.
It’s waiting for me
An assertion that the wide world is awaiting exploration.
So won’t you come maybe with me
An invitation for someone to join the speaker on their journey of exploration.
Gonna make my way through India all the way to Mozambique
The speaker outlines a plan to travel through India to Mozambique, embracing diverse experiences.
Meet the girl from Ipanema and we’ll fly away to Crete
A reference to meeting someone special in Ipanema and flying together to Crete.
From the jungles of the Congo to the shores of Sicily
A commitment to explore various places, from the jungles of the Congo to the shores of Sicily.
And when this world thinks it’s finally got the best of me
The speaker resolves to persevere despite challenges from the world.
Oh I’ll trek on
A determination to continue the journey despite adversities.
‘Cause the world is wide baby
A repetition emphasizing the vastness of the world and the opportunities it holds.
It’s waiting for me
A reiteration of the idea that the world is waiting for exploration.
So won’t you come maybe with me
A repeated invitation for someone to accompany the speaker on their journey.
Can you feel it?
A rhetorical question asking if the listener can feel the excitement and possibilities.
I can feel it too
An affirmation that the speaker can feel the same excitement.
Why do you worry?
A question directed at the listener, asking why they worry about their true self.
About the real you
An encouragement to not worry about the genuine self.
Who you are really
An exploration of the theme of self-identity and authenticity.
Is your call
An assertion that one's true identity is a personal choice.
Because we all can be the person that we wanna be
An empowering message that everyone can be the person they aspire to be.
It’s the choice you have, so come with me
An invitation for the listener to make the choice to join the speaker on their journey.
‘Cause the world is wide baby
A repetition of the idea that the vast world is awaiting exploration.
It’s waiting for me
A reiteration of the invitation for someone to come along on the adventure.
So won’t you come maybe with me
A reaffirmation of the belief that the world is wide and full of opportunities.
Yeah the world is wide baby
A final repetition emphasizing the expansiveness of the world and the invitation to join the speaker.
It’s waiting for me
A restatement that the world is patiently waiting for exploration.
So won’t you come maybe with me
A concluding invitation for someone to join the speaker on their journey of discovery.
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