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"The World I Know" is a song by American rock band Collective Soul from their second studio album, Collective Soul (1995). Written by lead singer and guitarist Ed Roland, the song was released as the album's fourth single in October 1995.
- 4:16
- "When the Water Falls" (live acoustic), "Smashing Young Man"
- October 23, 1995
- Atlantic
Feb 7, 2024 · The Compassionate Meaning Behind “The World I Know” by Collective Soul - American Songwriter. by Al Melchior 3 months ago. Once Collective Soul saturated the airwaves with their surprise...
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Nov 14, 1995 · The World I Know Lyrics. [Verse 1] Has our conscience shown? Has the sweet breeze blown? Has all kindness gone? Hope still lingers on. [Pre-Chorus 1] I drink myself of new found pity. Sittin'...
It's about a businessman becoming disillusioned with the world and impulsively deciding to kill himself, before being saved by a pigeon who lands on his arm and cheers him up right when he is about to jump. He also draws a comparison to the ants scurrying for crumbs and the people in the streets. He ends up tossing his money to the crowd below.