The song poses the question of whether to hold an optomistic or pessimistic view of life. This is generated through both the lyrics and melody. "Bones sinking like stones..." provides the pessimist's view that we are all subject to inevitable suffering, while "We live in a beautiful world" reveals an optomistic view. I would classify the melody as slow and depressing (pessimistic), yet somehow it generates a feel-good response (optomistic). Thus the question is posed. The last line "Oh all that I know..." and the title "Don't Panic" suggest the answer is to view life with optomism. Although often ugly, one must remember life is beautiful.
The song poses the question of whether to hold an optomistic or pessimistic view of life. This is generated through both the lyrics and melody. "Bones sinking like stones..." provides the pessimist's view that we are all subject to inevitable suffering, while "We live in a beautiful world" reveals an optomistic view. I would classify the melody as slow and depressing (pessimistic), yet somehow it generates a feel-good response (optomistic). Thus the question is posed. The last line "Oh all that I know..." and the title "Don't Panic" suggest the answer is to view life with optomism. Although often ugly, one must remember life is beautiful.