“Another World” by Gojira
by Amanda London· Published · Updated
Gojira’s “Another World” depicts the predicted end of civilization while suggesting that the only way to survive is to live in a new world.
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- Killing innocent animals
- Institutionalized deception
- Climatic crisis
- Prevalence of deadly diseases
The song, which was written during the COVID-19 Pandemic, reflects on the state of the world during these moments and how people felt like they were experiencing an apocalypse.
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“Another World” Particulars
Writing: Joe alongside Mario Duplantier
Production: J. Duplantier
Release: The 5th of August, 2020
On which Gojira album does song appear?
It is a single from their seventh studio album. The last album Gojira released was the Grammy-nominated 2016 album “Magma”.
