In a haunting melody that lingers like a mirage on a desert trail, Josh Homme captures the essence of a weary soul navigating the labyrinth of life's hardships. This poignant ballad unveils a relentless struggle against a "cruel world" that forces the protagonist to reckon with past missteps and high-speed follies. Amidst the towering pines and whispering winds, he hears the ancient echoes of those who sought meaning and met sorrow. Yet, the darkest deserts give way to the illuminating eyes of a girl—his beacon of hope. In her gaze, he finds the courage to abandon the relentless pursuit for solace and embrace the love that promises to sweep him away from all cruelty. This song is a heartfelt odyssey that traverses desolation and destiny, seeking redemption on the horizon.
Cruel World
Lyrics
Cruel, cruel world, must I go on?
Cruel, cruel world, I'm moving on
I've been living too fast
I've been living too wrong
Cruel, cruel world, I'm gone
This big old world sure got me running 'round
Heard a voice, it told me "Settle down"
And with the moonlight as my guide
And with this feeling deep inside
I know now that I am homeward bound
As I wander through the pines, the whisperings, they tell
Of the many before me who tried and fell
Seeking fortune and ways
To get to glory days
Looking for a place in this old world
Cruel, cruel world, must I go on?
Cruel, cruel world, I'm moving on
I've been living too fast
I've been living too wrong
Cruel, cruel world, I'm gone (take it away)
Desert road, desert plain
I have seen so much pain
Now I see into the eyes of a girl
No more, no more, cruel world
On a dusty trail I saw vapor light
Was it a mirage?
Don't know, but it seemed right
I felt mission, I felt trust
I knew then that I must
Go to her, away from this cruel world
Cruel, cruel world, must I go on?
Cruel, cruel world, I'm moving on
I've been living too fast
I've been living too wrong
Cruel, cruel world, I'm gone
Cruel, cruel world, I'm gone
Writer(s): Daniel Roland Lanois
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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