Land of Color - World's Got Nothing On You Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
In my heart, I've been so jealous
Fighting for what fair is
Blind to what I have
(Lord, where did I go wrong?)
I see what others have been handed
I just don't understand it
Restless where I am
(Give me a different song)
Pre-Chorus
So long, so long, to the lie that we deserve
More, more, more
Chorus
What we've got is so much greater than what we dreamed of
What we've got we can't lose
We will not measure our life in earthly treasure
Oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-ohh, oh-ohh
The world's got nothing on You
The world's got nothing on You
The world's got nothing on
Verse 2
Comparison will take you under
Turn joy into a number
We just can't get enough
(Lord, where did I go wrong?)
Teach us how to count our blessings
Quit all of our stressing
It's all going to pass away
Chorus
What we've got is so much greater than what we dreamed of
What we've got we can't lose
We will not measure our life in earthly treasure
Oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-ohh, oh-ohh
The world's got nothing on You
The world's got nothing on You
The world's got nothing on You
Bridge
The cure for this diseases is the simplicity
That You are all we need
The cure for this diseases is the simplicity
That You are all we need
Chorus
What we've got is so much greater than what we dreamed of
What we've got we can't lose
We will not measure our life in earthly treasure
Oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-ohh, oh-ohh
The world's got nothing on You
The world's got nothing on You
The world's got nothing on You
Outro
So long, so long, to the lie that we deserve
More, more, more
Video
Land of Color - World's Got Nothing On You (Visualizer)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on November 2, 2018, as part of the *Land of Color - EP*, Land of Color’s "World's Got Nothing On You" immediately immerses us in a candid exploration of the human condition, particularly the insidious grip of discontent and comparison. The song begins by laying bare the internal struggle with jealousy, the fight for what feels "fair," and a profound blindness to existing blessings. The narrative voice confesses to observing what others have been "handed" and feeling a restless lack, echoing a universal yearning that often prompts the lament, "Lord, where did I go wrong?" This raw honesty about coveting what belongs to others directly confronts a central theme in Scripture, reminding us of the Tenth Commandment against covetousness (Exodus 20:17) and the destructive nature of envy, which Proverbs 14:30 warns can "rot the bones." The song recognizes how easily "comparison will take you under," transforming genuine joy into a mere "number" of achievements or possessions that are never quite enough, a sentiment that resonates with Ecclesiastes 5:10, where it's observed that "whoever loves money never has enough."
The pre-chorus delivers a pivotal declaration, "So long, so long, to the lie that we deserve More, more, more," directly challenging a pervasive cultural narrative of entitlement and insatiable desire. This powerful renunciation aligns perfectly with the biblical principle found in 1 Timothy 6:6, which states, "godliness with contentment is great gain," further cautioning against the love of money as "a root of all kinds of evil" (1 Timothy 6:10). From this place of letting go, the song elevates to its resounding chorus, proclaiming, "What we've got is so much greater than what we dreamed of / What we've got we can't lose / We will not measure our life in earthly treasure / The world's got nothing on You." This message points definitively to the immeasurable and eternal value found in God, a treasure that cannot be corrupted or stolen, contrasting sharply with the fleeting nature of worldly riches that Matthew 6:19-20 advises us not to store up. The repeated assertion, "The world's got nothing on You," positions God as the ultimate source of all good, a profound declaration of His supreme worth and sufficiency, echoing the Psalmist’s cry in Psalm 73:25, "Whom have I in heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides You." It is a testament to the unshakeable security and abundance found in His presence, which transcends any earthly gain, as Philippians 3:8 profoundly illustrates through Paul’s willingness to count all things as loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ.
Land of Color then offers the antidote to this spiritual malady in the bridge, stating, "The cure for this diseases is the simplicity / That You are all we need." This profound simplicity encapsulates the essence of Christian faith: complete dependence on God. It beautifully articulates the truth that Christ alone is our complete fulfillment, our provision, and our peace, a core tenet reinforced by Philippians 4:19, which promises that "my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." The call to "count our blessings" and "quit all of our stressing" serves as a gentle yet firm reminder of the importance of gratitude and faith, knowing that "it's all going to pass away." This wisdom echoes 1 Thessalonians 5:18, urging us to "give thanks in all circumstances," and the solemn truth of 1 John 2:17, which reminds us that "the world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever." Through "World's Got Nothing On You," Land of Color delivers an inspiring anthem of liberation from the incessant demands of consumerism and comparison, guiding us toward the enduring joy and boundless contentment found only in a life rooted in God. It’s a compelling invitation to shift our focus from temporary earthly pursuits to the eternal, unwavering embrace of divine love and sufficiency, compelling us to set our minds on things above, not on earthly things (Colossians 3:2).