My New Favorite Song

“The State of the World” by Kalandra was released just yesterday, and I’m kind of obsessed with it. It’s a plea to the planet. A hunt for peace. The music video’s lovely, the singing’s on point, the piano and strings work together harmoniously…

I personally struggle to describe the sound of music in words, but this song made me cry and feel like dancing at the same time. And the visuals give me the same vibe: the ocean. Sunken ships. Slow-mo in a storm.

Hope you enjoy:)

Lyrics:

The state of the world has been on my mind

it’s weighed on my shoulders, demanding my time.

Something is missing, it’s hard to stay sane

why do the answers seem lost and arcane?

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May war stop once and for all

and cast off the violence that has us enthralled.

May healing not just be for the few

May peace be found for me and you.

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I speak of a message said thousands of times,

yet we smile when it’s mentioned and roll our eyes.

It may be niave, but I must believe

inside every human there’s kindness still.

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Hope is a fire that burns in us all

if only an ember, awaiting your call

To rise up in triumph should we all unite

the spark for change is yours to ignite.

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(some fancy aah singing)

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I believe this message is worth our time

There are people who’ve suffered yet conquered the climb

who’ve sat in the stillness through darkness and light

and found love in the colours between black and white.

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May compassion turn foe into friend

may self-awareness help us transcend

may forgiveness be given, despite lives that were lost

for isn’t it peace all of us want?

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(more epic aah singing)

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The state of the world has been on my mind,

demanding my conscience and all of my time

was there ever an age where it all made sense?

Or am I reminiscing about lost innocence?