Mark Hollis stated that the lyrics to this song are inspired by French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre’s studies. Sartre’s interests included but weren’t limited to existentialism, consciousness, bad faith and nothingness.
[Verse 1]
Better parted
I see people crying
Truth gets harder
There's no sense in lying
Help me find a way from this maze
I can't help myself
[Chorus]
When I see tenderness before you left (forget)
That even breaking up was never meant (forget)
But only angels look before they tread (forget)
Living in another world to you
Living in another world to you
Living in another world to you
[Verse 2]
Better parted
I see people hiding
Speech gets harder
There's no sense in writing
Help me find a way from this maze
I can't help myself
[Chorus]
When I see tenderness before you left (forget)
That even breaking up was never meant (forget)
But only angels look before they tread (forget)
Living in another world to you
Living in another world to you
Living in another world to you
[Instrumental]
[Bridge]
Help me find a way from this maze
I'm living in another world to you
And I can't help myself
[Chorus]
Did I see tenderness where you saw Hell? (forget)
Did I see angels in the hand I held? (forget)
God only knows what kind of tale you'd tell (forget)
Living in another world to you
Living in another world to you
Living in another world to you
Living in Another World was written by Tim Friese-Greene & Mark Hollis.
Living in Another World was produced by Tim Friese-Greene.