Modest Mouse - The World At Large Lyrics






Ice-age heat wave, can't complain.
If the world's at large, why should I remain?
Walked away to another plan.
Gonna find another place, maybe one I can stand.
I move on to another day,
to a whole new town with a whole new way.
Went to the porch to have a thought.
Got to the door and again, I couldn't stop.
You don't know where and you don't know when.
But you still got your words and you got your friends.
Walk along to another day.
Work a little harder, work another way.

Well uh-uh baby I ain't got no plan.
We'll float on maybe would you understand?
Gonna float on maybe would you understand?
Well float on maybe would you understand?

The days get shorter and the nights get cold.
I like the autumn but this place is getting old.
I pack up my belongings and I head for the coast.
It might not be a lot but I feel like I'm making the most.
The days get longer and the nights smell green.
I guess it's not surprising but it's spring and I should leave.

I like songs about drifters - books about the same.
They both seem to make me feel a little less insane.
Walked on off to another spot.
I still haven't gotten anywhere that I want.
Did I want love? Did I need to know?
Why does it always feel like I'm caught in an undertow?

The moths beat themselves to death against the lights.
Adding their breeze to the summer nights.
Outside, water like air was great.
I didn't know what I had that day.
Walk a little farther to another plan.
You said that you did, but you didn't understand.

I know that starting over is not what life's about.
But my thoughts were so loud I couldn't hear my mouth.
My thoughts were so loud I couldn't hear my mouth.
My thoughts were so loud.





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  1. k.... ....

    Life is but a dream

  2. C.... B....

    Come at me I'll make another paradox

  3. C.... G....

    My whole life capsulized.

  4. M.... ....

    I was reminded of this song by a tik tok of two boys putting a tortilla through a lamination machine

  5. N.... N....

    LOVE. Reminds me of Upstate NY xxSki by Moonlite

  6. R.... F....

    Love this song

  7. Y.... s....

    i like how this song has an ending like karma police by radiohead

  8. M.... S....

    I feel sad

  9. B.... 8....

    Found this song on accident and I must say, best accident since I had my kids😂😂😂JK

  10. A.... ....

    This song hurts on a different level

  11. A.... R....

    RIP to my best friend Mike and imy dad

  12. J.... T....

    Rip Tiffany wiilams. Kyler kaos

  13. L.... P....

    Decade anthem 💯💯

  14. C.... M....

    got this album for Christmas like 10 years ago. wanted it just for all float on and now, to this day, i'ts my number 1 favorite album and the neighbors love it too

  15. e.... p....

    It makes me sad because it takes me back to the old days

  16. T.... M....

    Reminds me of my childhood 🤗

  17. J.... C....

    the synthetic world at large

  18. D.... ....

    Me and my girlfriend have been broken up almost a year now. One thing that always makes me think about is her love of this band. She ruined a lot of things for me that I once saw differently, but this song will always have a special place in my heart. We've both have moved on, and started new lives, but this is the one thing that we can both agree on is how amazing this song is ❤

  19. B.... B....

    My dad played pool with these guys at the bar before they became famous.

  20. b.... w....

    They played this tonight at the Luther Burbank center in Santa Rosa, ca. It was magical, as they played this for their encore.

  21. x.... ....

    Hard to believe this album is 15 years old, I remember it coming out sophomore year at high school and just listening to it on repeat over and over and over.

  22. R.... G....

    Makes me want to ride the winding backroads of NorCal...Trinity, Humboldt, Mendo ✌❤✨

  23. C.... R....

    Miss you ttyb?!!!! lol I enjoy making this ya know!!!

  24. L.... P....

    I loved jamming to this while driving along the river, it was therapy for sure!

  25. J.... W....

    This song is trash

  26. A.... ....

    I understand why most hardcore fans consider LCW to be their best album, but I'm sorry, The World At Large is easily their best song ever. Not even any of LCW's songs hit quite the same emotional potency as this masterpiece.

  27. T.... l....

    This song makes me want to hang out with all the people I’m friends with all summer long doing whatever we want but wight after we all have to return to reality I just leave without anyone knowing and people think I’m dead

  28. B.... R....

    Anyone here after watching "Looking for Alaska"?

  29. E.... S....

    I saw Modest Mouse live back between 2010 and 2012, and didn't know what to expect, I thought they surely couldn't sound exactly like their records. Any band sounds at least slightly different or flat out not as good live as on their records. But Modest Mouse tore it up, they are really talented musicians, they played perfectly. They sounded better than on their records. Brock played a solo with his mouth, idk if it was his tongue or teeth but it was one of the most bad ass things I've ever seen. I beleive they have been massively under rated, it's cool they're opening for the black keys. I might have to pay to see one of the concerts.

  30. K.... A....

    Lol I nut right when it ended

  31. S.... G....

    Love this song

  32. L.... C....

    I was getting some fries at a spot and heard this song I like when I had my 9-6 job

  33. R.... B....

    Fuck off!

  34. K.... C....

    9979x88Ωθ88x7999 con§μlltt

  35. T.... F....

    I remember being like 21.. tripping on cough syrup to this entire album.. flying in my mind, flat on my back in front of the stereo.

    *sigh* so nostalgic.. my fav album ever

    T.... F....

    😅😅 I'm not alone

    T.... F....

    @Pink Lotus Good times.

    T.... F....

    I'm gonna hang out here a while with you guys. I brought my own shit

  36. V.... L....

    This song hits me places I didn't knew I had.

  37. M.... R....

    is it just me or do you guys listen to this before you even know your sad

  38. a.... b....

    Any recommendations?
    I got this recommended on a Brand New comment section and really like it

  39. A.... F....

    very good !!!

  40. J.... R....

    Hey yall just a reminder in case you forgot that you do make a difference. You do have purpose and there would be something the world miss if you were not here. Just go with the flow and look for the positive in every situation. Much love! Have a good day!

  41. j.... m....

    I just gotta like it

  42. V.... G....

    This song makes me wanna pack everything I own and leave town in the middle of a cloudy day without saying anything to anyone and just... moving on

    V.... G....

    Just leave it all behind...same

    V.... G....

    I just came back from a year in Houston, tx; im from el paso, tx, sometimes you have to go with your gut instinct, what you feel is best, if you're of age then follow your heart and believe in the opportunities you're able to create for yourself. Success!!!

    V.... G....

    I have done it. Quit my job, sold everything and just left the country. Didn’t work out but I don’t regret it one bit. Sometimes a fresh start is nessessary in the persuit of happiness

    V.... G....

    Did it 2 1/2 years ago west coast to east coast - planning to roll outta here soon.. I like the Autumn but this place is truly, getting old.

  43. T.... ....

    Play this song on Spotify and turn up your crossfade to about 5 seconds and play float on after that. The transition is amazing!

  44. J.... P....

    There are no accidents, there are no friendly fires..

  45. D.... A....

    I conceived my first child to this song and it was beauuuuutiful

  46. S.... P....

    I love Modest Mouse! I hope to see you guys in Detroit in October!xoxo

  47. M.... T....

    god. I cant help but to think about my mom and dads impending doom. as well as everyone else around me. because you know, everyone dies right? yeah. yeah they do. i feel like when my step dad (he's my dad. theres no doubt about it. he's been my dad since the day I met him.) dies this will be a breaking point for me whenever I hear it. im only 13 and ive been listening to modest mouse for as long as I can remember. so many good memories attached to this band. thank you

    M.... T....

    Miyah, you are too young to be having those thoughts already! I don't mean that in a rude way.. I often think of this too, but I am 29. Enjoy it all now, the best years of your life are about to hit you. Soak up every minute.

  48. d.... ....

    I grew up with this song. So peaceful. Didn't know I was listening to such a beauty while being in my early teens.

  49. C.... ....

    This song is driving on the open road, feeling the air through the windows as the sun sets beyond the horizon. A feeling of true serenity, a realization of peace and happiness.

  50. t.... ....

    I know starting over is not what life is about, but my thoughts were so loud I couldn't hear my mouth

  51. E.... H....

    If the world's at large

  52. D.... T....

    who has time traveled to 2017 and still listening?

  53. j.... ....

    Yes, we know what the lyrics are. Quit fucking posting them you faggots.

  54. C.... ....

    08 2019

  55. J.... M....

    At the time I was in California's mental health system most of the psychiatrists were from Eastern Bloc Communist countries. It was always a double standard with these assholes! You could never ever joke with them, period! One time I did that and I had to take Haldol shots against my will. At one time a psychiatrist was telling me something that he remembered and I didn't get it and he put me on conservatorship for another year! A lot of the time I did what I was told but at times I had to cheek my meds because I got blood clots in my lungs and legs and diabetes from the meds. I had to lie all the time about things because when I told the truth I got screwed over for it and had to take more meds and get hospitalized again.

  56. J.... M....

    A lot of Californians sound like Cyndi Lauper. When mental patients stop taking their meds in that state they also sound like her! This pisses off the shrinks in that state because they believe if you are on your meds you are normal if you are quiet and docile.

  57. P.... M....

    You know this song and the music mainly in it makes me feel small, I'm not sure but if I could go to another plain I would be away from this pain in life,and my thoughts are loud

  58. s.... l....

    i miss 2009

  59. C.... ....

    the sequel to float on

  60. A.... F....

    One day I hope I finally get somewhere that I want.

  61. S.... H....

    sounds like cage the elephant

  62. D.... M....

    Anthem of the emotionally-reeling INFP. Where my INFPs at?

  63. E.... S....

    HAHAHAHAHAHAH OH HELL YEAH...


    DAU


    I AM/ WE ARE??? YES YES YES
    ALL ONE

    BACK BITCHES AHAHAHAH LETS GET READY TO FLY TOGETHER??? To get there... i can gude us into this i have it i have it i have it...DAU DAU DAU>>.it fucking hurt hurt hurt...but let go, and stop the IS in your minds...It is TIME TO BE just as...as not is.. as comes from your heart the TRUE ART of language...Not withIN the mIndS...LISENTing????

  64. C.... ....

    6/23/19, over 15 years this song kept me hoping. .i've lost hope, humanity is not something I can deal with anymore, most people are beautiful, some are not, be well all

  65. M.... D....

    This will forever be my favorite song of all time😭

  66. v.... b....

    I hope that whoever is listening to this song and reading the comment that something wonderful and amazing comes your way. Whenever you're feeling down, always know that something good is coming your way.

  67. A.... W....

    I get so bitter and pissed at myself with the faith I put in the wrong people sometimes. I hear shit like this and I remember what i was like at that point, and i get it. Still bitter and pissed, but different degrees and for different reasons. Does that make sense?

  68. G.... s....

    Hi by I' love you 🙋 Grace God 💋

  69. E.... ?....

    I love this song but I have to warn anybody wearing headphones. This song doesn't like headphones to say the least.

  70. J.... J....

    I’ll smoke another one now.

  71. R.... T....

    float on remix... is that you???

  72. J.... G....

    Radical playlist bruh 🤙🤙🤙

  73. T.... V....

    If I ever listen to Float On it is immediately after this song.

  74. M.... R....

    My thoughts are always so damn loud :(

  75. H.... ....

    SANIRIM 10 YIL OLDU

  76. B.... S....

    I bought her a modest mouse t-shirt she took him to hatisburg

  77. A.... P....

    This song came from a really dark place but leaves u with hope

  78. J.... C....

    This makes me feel sad... and i love it.

  79. P.... Z....

    2019 and I’m still coming back to this. Is something wrong with me?

    P.... Z....

    Nah I think there's something wrong with me

    P.... Z....

    @Depressed Scooby Doo Aye me too lol

    P.... Z....

    no the mouse rocks

    P.... Z....

    i love your style

  80. l.... g....

    I love this song

  81. G.... Z....

    Amo essa música

  82. D.... ....

    Ice-age heat wave, can't complain.
    If the world's at large, why should I remain?
    Walked away to another plan.
    Gonna find another place, maybe one I can stand.
    I move on to another day,
    to a whole new town with a whole new way.
    Went to the porch to have a thought.
    Got to the door and again, I couldn't stop.
    You don't know where and you don't know when.
    But you still got your words and you got your friends.
    Walk along to another day.
    Work a little harder, work another way.

    Well uh-uh baby I ain't got no plan.
    We'll float on maybe would you understand?
    Gonna float on maybe would you understand?
    Well float on maybe would you understand?

    The days get shorter and the nights get cold.
    I like the autumn but this place is getting old.
    I pack up my belongings and I head for the coast.
    It might not be a lot but I feel like I'm making the most.
    The days get longer and the nights smell green.
    I guess it's not surprising but it's spring and I should leave.

    I like songs about drifters - books about the same.
    They both seem to make me feel a little less insane.
    Walked on off to another spot.
    I still haven't gotten anywhere that I want.
    Did I want love? Did I need to know?
    Why does it always feel like I'm caught in an undertow?

    The moths beat themselves to death against the lights.
    Adding their breeze to the summer nights.
    Outside, water like air was great.
    I didn't know what I had that day.
    Walk a little farther to another plan.
    You said that you did, but you didn't understand.

    I know that starting over is not what life's about.
    But my thoughts were so loud I couldn't hear my mouth.
    My thoughts were so loud I couldn't hear my mouth.
    My thoughts were so loud.
    dna dna dna dna dna dna d n a d n a d n a

  83. D.... a....

    15 years old Years ago 31 now ,brings back those memories

    D.... a....

    Before YouTube. Flip phone status lol

    D.... a....

    D askew yep I was 13 when this album came out and it changed my life. Approaching 30 now.

  84. G.... C....

    Hooray Depression!

  85. Q.... S....

    The opening guitar part of this song is soo good. The song is a downer, but still nice to listen to..It's about moving to a new place..This is on the same album as "Float On." It has a nice melody that only lead singer Isaac Brock can come up with. It's slow and I was listening to this on an iPod in Brooklyn. It was winter and snowy..Modest Mouse!

  86. K.... B....

    Ice-age heat wave, can't complain.
    If the world's at large, why should I remain?
    Walked away to another plan. 
    Gonna find another place, maybe one I can stand. 
    I move on to another day, 
    to a whole new town with a whole new way. 
    Went to the porch to have a thought. 
    Got to the door and again, I couldn't stop. 
    You don't know where and you don't know when. 
    But you still got your words and you got your friends. 
    Walk along to another day. 
    Work a little harder, work another way. 

    Well uh-uh baby I ain't got no plan. 
    We'll float on maybe would you understand? 
    Gonna float on maybe would you understand? 
    Well float on maybe would you understand? 

    The days get shorter and the nights get cold. 
    I like the autumn but this place is getting old. 
    I pack up my belongings and I head for the coast. 
    It might not be a lot but I feel like I'm making the most. 
    The days get longer and the nights smell green. 
    I guess it's not surprising but it's spring and I should leave. 

    I like songs about drifters - books about the same. 
    They both seem to make me feel a little less insane. 
    Walked on off to another spot. 
    I still haven't gotten anywhere that I want. 
    Did I want love? Did I need to know? 
    Why does it always feel like I'm caught in an undertow? 

    The moths beat themselves to death against the lights. 
    Adding their breeze to the summer nights. 
    Outside, water like air was great. 
    I didn't know what I had that day. 
    Walk a little farther to another plan. 
    You said that you did, but you didn't understand. 

    I know that starting over is not what life's about. 
    But my thoughts were so loud I couldn't hear my mouth. 
    My thoughts were so loud I couldn't hear my mouth. 
    My thoughts were so loud.

  87. K.... ....

    Just a suggestion for fans of this song check out cavetown I really like his music and I grew up on this

  88. J.... H....

    Vonnegut-esque

  89. y.... m....

    I need this right now. I hope we all get better.

  90. B.... ....

    Great Music, evokes another place & time...

  91. j.... m....

    The truth hurts coach

  92. C.... H....

    this is one of the most powerful songs out there

  93. k.... m....

    Madelame Petsh❤

  94. �.... ....

    Instagram madelaine petsch ? 😅