The song "Innocent World" by Joseph Arthur explores themes of uncertainty, longing for home, and the loss of innocence. The lyrics depict a sense of disorientation and not knowing which direction to go in life, symbolized by not knowing which way they're going or where they are. The longing for home is expressed as a feeling of something missing, a sense of nostalgia and longing for a place that they can call home. The lyrics suggest that when they look around, they are unable to find this sense of belonging and are searching for a way out, possibly from the current state of confusion and uncertainty. The chorus repeats the idea that hell has no reason to smile in an innocent world. This could mean that in a world full of innocence, there should not be any reason for pain or suffering, yet the narrator feels trapped by sadness and guilt. Their heart, which was once pure and childlike, is now buried under these negative emotions. The repeated plea to not run away could be a call for confronting these feelings instead of escaping from them. It could suggest a desire to face the challenges and emotions head-on, rather than avoiding or suppressing them. Overall, "Innocent World" expresses the struggles of navigating through life's uncertainties, the longing for a place of belonging, and the burden of carrying past pain and guilt.
