Lyrics

In the Modern World

Fontaines D.C.

English 15 August 20, 2024
"In the Modern World" by Fontaines D.C. is a reflective exploration of the complexities and contradictions of contemporary life. The song delves into feelings of disconnection, emotional numbness, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing urban... Read More

In the Modern World Lyrics

[Verse 1: Grian Chatten]
I feel alive
In the city
That you like
And wait for the day
To go dreaming
Right by
Uh-huh-huh-huh
Seems so hard not to be free
When you walk
Right beside me

[Chorus: Grian Chatten & Conor Deegan]
In the modern world (What?)
In the modern world
I don't feel anything
In the modern world
And I don't feel bad, Charlene
Kissing on the corner (Yeah?)
Wait for just a minute (What?)
Come away with me and Sal
I promise you'll be in it
I don't feel bad

[Verse 2: Grian Chatten & Conor Deegan]
I feel alive
In the city
You despise
And wait for the day
When you come
Riding on by
Uh-huh-huh-huh
Seems so hard just to be
If it matters
You complete me
Yeah!

[Chorus: Grian Chatten & Conor Deegan]
In the modern world (What?)
In the modern world
I don't feel anything
In the modern world
I don't feel bad, Charlene
Kissing on the corner (Yeah?)
Wait for just a minute (What?)
Come away with me and Sal
I promise you'll be in it
I don't feel bad
In the modern world (What?)
In the modern world
I don't feel... no, I don't feel
I don't feel bad

[Verse 3: Grian Chatten & Conor Deegan]
As long as I've known
As long as I've known
As long as I've known
There's no feeling to draw
You may be the reason
But I am the law
The law...
As long as I've known
There's no feeling to draw
You may be the reason
But I am the law
The law...
I feel alive
In the city
That you like

[Chorus: Grian Chatten & Conor Deegan]
In the modern world (What?)
In the modern world
I don't feel anything
In the modern world
And I don't feel bad, Charlene
Kissing on the corner (Yeah?)
Wait for just a minute (What?)
Come away with me and Sal
I promise you'll be in it
So don't feel bad

[Outro: Grian Chatten & Conor Deegan]
In the modern world (What?)
In the modern world
I don't feel
No I don't feel
(As long as I've known)
I don't feel bad
(As long as I've known)
Charlene
As long as I've known (Yeah?)
There's no feeling to draw (What?)
You may be the reason
But I am the law
I don't feel bad

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Last Update: August 22, 2024



Lyric Snapshot

"In the Modern World" by Fontaines D.C. is a reflective exploration of the complexities and contradictions of contemporary life. The song delves into feelings of disconnection, emotional numbness, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing urban environment. The lyrics suggest a struggle between the allure of the city and its emotional emptiness, with the narrator expressing both a sense of vitality and an underlying dissatisfaction. The repeated references to "Charlene" and "Sal" hint at personal relationships that are both significant and fleeting, symbolizing the fleeting connections that characterize modern existence. The song captures a sense of alienation, yet also conveys a desire for connection and escape from the hollow aspects of the "modern world."

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Song Credits

  • Album
  • Artist / Band
  • Producer(s)
  • James Ford
  • Writter(s)
  • Grian Chatten, Carlos O’Connell, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III & Tom Coll

FAQs & Knowledge

Who is the singer of the song "In the Modern World"?

The song "In the Modern World" is sung by Fontaines D.C..

Who wrote "In the Modern World" by Fontaines D.C.?

"In the Modern World" by Fontaines D.C. was written by Grian Chatten, Carlos O’Connell, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III & Tom Coll.

Who produced "In the Modern World" by Fontaines D.C.?

"In the Modern World" by Fontaines D.C. was produced by James Ford.

When was the song "In the Modern World" released?

The song "In the Modern World" was released on August 20, 2024.