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"The World Belongs to You" is a song on [[Jonathan Coulton]]'s eighth studio album, [[Artificial Heart (album)|Artificial Heart]]. | "The World Belongs to You" is a song on [[Jonathan Coulton]]'s eighth studio album, [[Artificial Heart (album)|Artificial Heart]]. | ||
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== Availability == | == Availability == | ||
"The World Belongs to You" is available on the album [[Artificial Heart (album)|Artificial Heart]], which can be ordered through [https://secure.jonathancoulton.com/ArtificialHeart/ Coulton's website] or on iTunes. | "The World Belongs to You" is available on the album [[Artificial Heart (album)|Artificial Heart]], which can be ordered through [https://secure.jonathancoulton.com/ArtificialHeart/ Coulton's website] or on iTunes. | ||
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+ | == Fan Interpretation == | ||
+ | This song appears to describe a hypothetical scenario in which a man discovers that he is Jesus, returning for the second coming (or some other messiah-like character). He finds that the power goes to his head, becoming a celebrity in the process, only to realize that in doing so, everyone (including his angels) thinks he's an asshole and has overstayed his welcome. | ||
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+ | == Alternative Fan Interpretation == | ||
+ | The song could also be describing a small child or baby. When a baby is born (especially a first child), they might become, quickly and easily, the center of all attention. Everything revolves around the baby, then as the baby grows and becomes a naughty toddler or even obnoxious teenager, everyone who was fawning over them rolls their eyes and leaves. | ||
== Themes == | == Themes == | ||
− | Religion | + | |
+ | Primary Theme: | ||
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+ | * [[Glory]] | ||
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+ | Secondary Themes: | ||
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+ | * [[Commitment]] | ||
+ | * [[Destiny]] | ||
+ | * [[Ruin]] | ||
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+ | Other Themes: | ||
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+ | * Religion | ||
+ | * Narcissism | ||
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The World Belongs to You | |
Release | Artificial Heart |
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Length | 2:11 |
Related Pages | Other media |
"The World Belongs to You" is a song on Jonathan Coulton's eighth studio album, Artificial Heart.
Live performance[edit]
This song has not been played live as of yet.
Availability[edit]
"The World Belongs to You" is available on the album Artificial Heart, which can be ordered through Coulton's website or on iTunes.
Fan Interpretation[edit]
This song appears to describe a hypothetical scenario in which a man discovers that he is Jesus, returning for the second coming (or some other messiah-like character). He finds that the power goes to his head, becoming a celebrity in the process, only to realize that in doing so, everyone (including his angels) thinks he's an asshole and has overstayed his welcome.
Alternative Fan Interpretation[edit]
The song could also be describing a small child or baby. When a baby is born (especially a first child), they might become, quickly and easily, the center of all attention. Everything revolves around the baby, then as the baby grows and becomes a naughty toddler or even obnoxious teenager, everyone who was fawning over them rolls their eyes and leaves.
Themes[edit]
Primary Theme:
Secondary Themes:
Other Themes:
- Religion
- Narcissism
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