Sarah McLachlan - World On Fire Lyrics






Hearts are worn in these dark ages
You're not alone in this story's pages
The light has fallen amongst the living and the dying
And I'll try to hold it in, yeah I'll try to hold it in

[Chorus]
The world's on fire and
It's more than I can handle
I'll tap into the water
(Try and bring my share)
I try to bring more
More than I can handle
(Bring it to the table)
Bring what I am able

I watch the heavens but I find no calling
Something I can do to change what's coming
Stay close to me while the sky is falling
Don't wanna be left alone, don't wanna be alone

[Chorus]

Hearts break, hearts mend
Love still hurts
Visions clash, planes crash
Still there's talk of
Saving souls, still the cold
Is closing in on us

We part the veil on our killer sun
Stray from the straight line on this short run
The more we take, the less we become
The fortune of one that means less for some

[Chorus X2]





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  1. C.... G....

    I love her music I really do and what she does, but how much did the fallen video cost? 😂😂😂I’m just making jokes. Absolutely love Sarah!

  2. N.... B....

    It's really on fire right now..

    N.... B....

    We need music and art like this more than ever

  3. K.... ....

    Bo burnham has a song called a world on fire that is beautiful

  4. M.... B....

    ..... still looking for any portion of the video that addresses the suffering by our own united states people... i guess we will just ignore that.

    M.... B....

    Sarah is not American, she's Canadian, and the U.S. is not the only country in the world deserving of help or charity

  5. C.... C....

    Sarah is a beautiful angel in a dark world xxx

  6. Y.... C....

    Capitalism makes a nice video...nice visuals...nice audio...provides jobs.
    Socialism makes a garage video spreading the resource so thin...to people you don't know...that live in another country far from your own.
    *And how does this help Americans?*

    Y.... C....

    1. Sarah is not an American
    2. She recognizes and cares about the fact that America is not the only nation in the world that is suffering and in need of help
    3. You are a self-centered, arrogant prick.


    Lesson over. Class dismissed

  7. l.... j....

    so give them your money...

    l.... j....

    🙄🙄🙄

  8. N.... B....

    I wish the song were longer - so the words would slow down. She really is amazing. I'd like to take in everything she has to say. Love Sarahs' music! Great songs of substance.

  9. M.... C....

    Love this, thanks ❤

  10. M.... C....

    I believe I've already left a message, that was a wonderful video and is touching to know someone actually took he time let others know that and how much that it could help others.

  11. R.... T....

    I had an artist draw a vivid picture of the world on fire and had it tattooed in amazing color with the words :animal rights around the outside. It covers the whole top of my arm; it is so meaningful to me. I couldn't paint a better picture of their situation than that.

    R.... T....

    I wonder if I could post a picture...

  12. K.... ....

    50 seconds into this & I just popped the thumbs up. I've always loved Sarah.

  13. J.... A....

    If more people thought like this , there would be no wars.

  14. m.... b....

    Who’s here in 2019 still tearing up from this video??

  15. J.... M....

    You could do all of this, or just get a damn webcam. I've seen 12 year old youtubers make more elaborate videos for free in their bedrooms.

  16. E.... P....

    great video and great statement......thank you Sarah .....one of your CD'S along with an Enya CD were two things that kept me going during a difficult time.....listened to them over and over every night...so thanks for that as well

    cheers to you ❤

  17. M.... R....

    Watch Sarah surf, pure motion in a beauty

  18. M.... R....

    20 million SurfWEC units will end human dependence on fossil fuels www.surfwec.com

  19. j.... ....

    My heart brakes when I see children living on the street like that. Thank you for giving money to the people that need it instead of production and other bullshit. God bless

  20. f.... ....

    She Plays Guitar and Sings..Good Enough For Me! You're Up Against Their NWO Plans and CERN666 Til Our Lord Jesus Christ Returns! I think He Levels a Mountain..Israel 2 Days..The World 2 Weeks WWIII. Fox! Rock's Czar!

  21. M.... S....

    She is an Angel.

  22. C.... L....

    Every time I hear this I cried and my heart aches for our humanity. It's more than I can handle bringing to the table what I am able. Volunteer to give back to my community. Wishing my fellow sisters and brothers Peace, Harmony and Love!

  23. W.... ....

    $150,000 could help save Afrikaaners and Rhodesians.

  24. D.... M....

    Lesbian music sucks.

  25. D.... M....

    She's a lesbian

  26. B.... N....

    This video was recommended by YouTube and when I watched it, I fainted.

  27. P.... ....

    office phones $480? I think you're not getting the best deal there lol

  28. C.... C....

    Sarah, nobody else on earth comes close to your talent 😘

  29. K.... P....

    It's been a decade since the video came out and longer since the song actually did. If a video at that time cost $150,000 imagine what the average music video costs today, probably triple that since most use computer effects.

  30. C.... R....

    Make leaks, not war <3


    #FreeJulianAssange
    #FreeChelseaManning

  31. E.... G....

    🐅🐅🐅🐅 🔥⚡️🔥⚡️🔥⚡️🔥 ... this is PAM ... james alefontis, NOT SARAH, just usurping her "skin" one LAST TIME. His 'sister', pam, worked in the pizza shop, 'she' never stopped, (s)he's a BABY RAPER! 🐅🐅🐅🐅⚡️🔥⚡️🔥⚡️🔥⚡️ no LUV, GOD

  32. M.... K....

    Watch the Heavens and No Calling - When they do Call they end up helping the Wrong Side. The Poles were helped even though they Started it. The Brits were helped in WW2 even though they Started it. Will they Stop, No it is as though they want blood.

  33. M.... K....

    The World is on Fire. It is as though like Vampire they need Blood. Even when given Large Oil fields they want Blood.

  34. J.... G....

    Soft soothing voice

  35. D.... G....

    The Amazon is burning, polar ice caps are melting, we have 500 flood events ever year. Yeah world's on fire, and I needed some chicken soup.

  36. L.... W....

    Sarah I love you even more now that I am adult! Did you know that going Vegan would feed even more than cattle would? OOOO! Lets plant Lentils and make them so sharp with food we all want pesticide free-organic-non-gmo-dye free grains, legumes, beans, and produce! Yay!

  37. T.... W....

    Thank you.

  38. M.... A....

    Ok Good

  39. C.... T....

    Thank you for everything about this!

  40. N.... ....

    I feel this more than ever right now RIP Amazon

  41. L.... T....

    I Love You Too!

  42. O.... D....

    Heard this song on Ghost Whisperer season 3 ep 7, and when the last words came (bring what I am able) I recognized something celtic in her voice. (I listen to celtic music a lot lol) so I searched the song up, and here I am! Beautiful song and great message.

  43. r.... ....

    $150.000? 😱😱

  44. E.... Z....

    Thank you so much! For doing what so many could have done! WE LOVE YOU!!

  45. M.... C....

    So true. You've always been to help people and animals in need ad well. You have a special spirit Sarah.

  46. S.... D....

    Came to watch this in August 2019 so I could get the link to post around and remind people that it's not all just mass-shootings, strife, and self-loathing. There's PLENTY of love in this world if we know where to look for it, and pay a little less attention to the people who hand a bullhorn to crazy for clicks!
    Beware of those whose goal is make you feel despair and anger. These are worthless emotions compared to love & kindness.

  47. b.... ....

    The more we take the less we become.. Fortune of one man means less for some.. Sounds familiar?

  48. b.... ....

    Thhis is cry for me all the way... Its like opening the faucet..

  49. S.... S....

    ❤️❤️❤️😇😇♾😇😇❤️❤️❤️
    We are never alone
    YOU are never alone reading this!
    You are protected for all eternity and guided in your lifetime here.
    Remain faithful in all that you feel is true.
    We are stars that will shine brightly for infinity.
    We have a purpose, we have love and love heals EVERYTHING.
    Find that internal love, find that external love that feeds your heart and fuels your soul and NEVER let it go.
    We are one, we can be anything and everything we ever wanted to be.
    We can make a difference, YOU do make a difference in this place we call home...
    ❤️😇♾😇❤️

  50. C.... C....

    Whoever she's married to is the luckiest man on earth. No singer has more talent than she does

  51. D.... ....

    Out of curiosity, how many Aquarius people gravitated here?

  52. j.... ....

    I'm crying.

  53. T.... Z....

    I JUST WANT SLASH

  54. G.... B....

    Let Roxy also know she has born much more than I thought she able myself and love amen!

  55. M.... M....

    Nowhere among these costs are her makeup artists' costs declared. Just saying...

  56. M.... M....

    Is that really her unadulterated voice?? My God, what a gift. It gives me chills.

  57. S.... R....

    Amazing what 1% of Norway’s or Canada’s corporate profits/efforts could doooooo... and leave us forever at mercy to each other’s efforts.

  58. U.... P....

    virtue signal...

  59. J.... L....

    and you know what? this is one of my favorite music videos. God bless, Ms Mclachlan.

  60. L.... H....

    Checking in ten years later ... this bittersweet song is even more relevant now.

  61. L.... D....

    Watched this in school, in R.E . Srssly????

  62. D.... R....

    love this song

  63. h.... d....

    look at the camera dearest

  64. t.... c....

    Like the song, hate the video.

  65. J.... T....

    Yes, she is awesome. Love the long hair... but, soap box time.

    Im so sick of the self righteous bs, are we suppose to feel guilty because of the way we govern ourselves. These countries being pointed out in this video are poor. Yes, but who is to blame for this? US? No, the people need to come to a conclusion and eject their leaders that keep them poor and in the dirt but yet their leaders live lavishly in luxury. Im so sick of people degrading our lifestyle in the name of social justice. These countries need to help themselves. Sure, we can lend a hand but i refuse to feel guilty because of my paycheck. If you feel guilty then start donating ur paychecks and youll find urself living the same way they are, in the dirt. Lets take care of our issues first. Homeless is a huge issue here. And the term Homeless Vet shouldnt even exists. I could go on and on. But, ill step down now. Course, it is my opinion. And ya know what they say about that.

  66. C.... C....

    I have had the same exact thought...

  67. S.... B....

    Who cries every single time they listen to this?
    Don't be embarrassed...
    CELEBRATE THE TEARS!!

  68. D.... M....

    God is she AMAZING 💕🎶🎹🎵💕And so pretty.

  69. R.... B....

    Eminem on fire

  70. Q.... K....

    Posted by individuals who with ulterior motives and agendas dubious to their given message

  71. C.... D....

    We all know this video cost more than $15

  72. T.... A....

    The world is getting better. Many people waking up and treating each other with love and respect. Im loving it. So proud of you humans. Not your fault you were subjected to so much cruelty and hate towards each other. The bad energy has been renewed now and you will we will all get thru this. Continue spreading less fear and more love. Love and light. xxx

  73. D.... L....

    Each illegal immigant alien who enters the USA cost us taxpayers automatically 75,000.00 dollars. Please stop them so we can house and feed OUR homeless veterans.

  74. R.... P....

    such a beautiful soul , I love her , the voice of an angel

  75. B.... B....

    There are a lot of innovative minds here in U.S.A because we are free to innovate. This is not a dictatorship. We have God is why. He sent his son to heal people and he was crucified. God resurrected him! So quit scapegoating beauty!

  76. B.... B....

    Sounds like they are needing to band together and take care of their people! God loves you and wants all to be joyous not blaming Sarah! She glorifies God through music. Perhaps that's why he loves her so much!?

  77. B.... B....

    She didn't cause it! Perhaps speak with their govts!?

  78. D.... R....

    I’m your biggest supporter and fan. I love you and everything you stand for.🤟🏼❤️💖✨Shine on, Sweet Sister 💖

  79. j.... ....

    💗💗💗💗

  80. B.... A....

    I still come back to this video every now and then. Beautiful Sarah with hair down, barefoot and so in tune..

  81. H.... L....

    As much as I love Sarah, she's gotten me through some hard times, the world's real situation is lost for most. Regular folks are urged to give what little they have to organizations that rarely get the money or aid to those in need instead spending most on their own paychecks. All the while we live under a banking and currency system built on sand, "money" that is worthless yet counted in the trillions of units. Those in power know this but also know how to control the unwashed masses. Give them bread and circuses, give them false hope that their's and other's lives might improve and be less intolerable. Keep the wealth, treasure and the fruits of OUR labors for themselves amassing insane amounts of said currencies, hence consolidating power until the masses can no longer revolt and cut off the heads of their oppressors. A fraction of that wealth could solve all the world's problems overnight but that doesn't further the selfish plans of the elite. So sad really. I feel nothing but melancholy anymore.

  82. k.... :....

    we can change the world to make it a better place to be...

  83. D.... M....

    That video sucked. YOu paid too much.

  84. m.... ....

    Awesome song, Sarah...really made me wonder...

  85. S.... L....

    The world needs to hear this song🌎🌍🌏

  86. V.... M....

    She looks so beautiful in this video.

  87. B.... T....

    Slow down the text. We may agree but can't read that fast.

  88. C.... P....

    Joni Mitchell level

  89. b.... ....

    Fantastic.

  90. R.... B....

    the video simple without words

  91. T.... L....

    Think about it! We can all do our part no matter how small to make a difference in our World. Love one another as I have loved you!

  92. L.... D....

    Beautiful song, and good video. Now I need to see rich people giving this money they are talking about, because my hubby and I literally dont even have 2000 to our name.

  93. R.... T....

    My favorite of her songs

  94. M.... R....

    La música es como un camino que te lleva a un puerto seguro... Es la perfecta vida porque en este momento es una sincronizacion entre tu cuerpo y la música, como esta. Preciosa no, lo seguiente.

  95. M.... P....

    I miss you

  96. w.... ....

    what she gives us is needed more today then anytime i can remember in my lifetime. thank you lady.

  97. m.... m....

    Where is the love and empathy?