About the song
“Hole in the World” by the Eagles was released in 2003 on their compilation album “The Very Best Of.” The song was written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey in response to the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Background:
The song reflects the shock, grief, and confusion felt by many in the aftermath of the attacks. It addresses the fear, sorrow, and uncertainty that permeated the world at that time. The lyrics express a longing for healing and unity, emphasizing the importance of love and understanding in overcoming adversity.
Themes:
- Loss and grief: The song acknowledges the profound sense of loss and grief experienced by those affected by the tragedy.
- Fear and uncertainty: It captures the fear and uncertainty that gripped the world in the wake of the attacks.
- Hope and resilience: Despite the darkness, the song offers a message of hope and resilience, emphasizing the importance of coming together and supporting one another.
- Unity and love: The lyrics stress the need for unity, love, and compassion as essential for healing and moving forward.
- Social commentary: The song also serves as a commentary on the state of the world, touching on themes of conflict, violence, and the human capacity for both good and evil.
“Hole in the World” is a powerful and poignant song that resonates with listeners on an emotional level. Its message of hope and unity in the face of tragedy continues to be relevant today.
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Lyrics
There’s a hole in the world tonight
There’s a cloud of fear and sorrow There’s a hole in the world tonight Don’t let there be a hole in the world tomorrowThey say that anger is just love disappointed
They say that love is just a state of mind But all this fighting over who is anointed Oh, how can people be so blind?There’s a hole in the world tonight
There’s a cloud of fear and sorrow There’s a hole in the world toniight Don’t let there be a hole in the world tomorrowOh, they tell me there’s a place over yonder
Cool water running through the burning sand Until we learn to love one another We will never reach the Promised LandThere’s a hole in the world tonight
There’s a cloud of fear and sorrow There’s a hole in the world tonight Don’t let there be a hole in the world tomorrowThere’s a hole in the world tonight
They say that anger is just love disappointed There’s a cloud of fear and sorrow They say that love is just a state of mind There’s a hole in the world tonight But all this fighting over who will be anointed Don’t let there be a hole in the world tomorrow Oh, how can people be so blind?There’s a hole in the world tonight
Hole in the world There’s a cloud of fear and sorrow Fear and sorrow There’s a hole in the world tonight Don’t let there be a hole in the world tomorrowThere’s a hole in the world tonight
There’s a cloud of fear and sorrow There’s a hole in the world tonight Don’t let there be a hole in the world tomorrow Oh-oh-ohThere’s a hole in the world tonight
There’s a cloud of fear and sorrow There’s a hole in the world tonight Don’t let there be a hole in the world tomorrowThere’s a hole in the world tonight
There’s a cloud of fear and sorrow There’s a hole in the world tonight Don’t let there be a hole in the world tomorrowThere’s a hole in the world tonight
There’s a cloud of fear and sorrow There’s a hole in the world tonight Don’t let there be a hole in the world tomorrow