HOPE

這個世界
詞曲: 蔡藍欽

在這個世界

有一點希望

有一點失望

我時常這麼想

在這個世界

有一點歡樂

有一點悲傷

誰也無法逃開

※　我們的世界 　　

並不像你說的真有那麼壞 　　

你又何必感慨 　　

用你的關懷 　　

和所有的愛 　　

為這個世界 　　

添一些美麗色

Sometimes, the world isn't really as bad as we think it is. We have to step out of our own miseries to understand that there are many others out there who are worse of than us in so many other ways. Don't blame yourself or blame others, put that bad feeling to better use instead. Bring joy to others.. as I've always learnt as a child, SMILE AND THE WORLD WILL SMILE WITH YOU.

Why live a life being at each others' throats? Why live a life wondering who's going to stab you next? Why live a life thinking that the rest of the world is against you? Why live a life thinking you are the sadest person in the world and everyone should pity you?

Sometimes, we have to look beyond our own perspectives to see what others are feeling or thinking. The world is not just about me or you, but its about us, its about everyone. I may not live till the day when the whole world will be united as one, in peace regardless of religion, race, nationality, personality, cliques, gender or any other IMAGINED divisions, but I know I just want to make everyone around me happy. That's the way I want to live my life right now.

Its easy to just say, don't worry, be happy. Doing it, is the hard part. But I think the key lies in placing other people above our own worries, then we can see how there are much more important things to do.

I've been in the dumps since coming back from Taiwan. As though that flight back took me across another dimension from illusion to reality. And as cliche as this might already sound, it was Mayday that picked me up again. No need for them to come tell me personally to buck up and chin up.. all it took was their songs and a little pondering and reflection.

If you don't get what I mean, just remember these lines of the song:
我們的世界 並不像你說的真有那麼壞 　你又何必感慨