This Is the World We Live In

"This Is the World We Live In" is a song by Swedish band Alcazar. It is the fifth single from their second album, Alcazarized (2003). The song contains an interpolation of Diana Ross's "Upside Down", and the chorus is adapted from the Genesis song "Land of Confusion". It was released in June 2004 and became a hit, peaking at number three in Sweden, number one in Hungary, and reaching the top 20 in Denmark, Flanders, Italy, Norway and the United Kingdom. In Ukraine, it was the most successful airplay hit of 2004.

Music video

A music video was produced to promote the single.

Track listings

• Swedish and European CD single

1. "This Is the World We Live In" (radio edit)
2. "This Is the World We Live In" (extended version)

• UK CD single

1. "This Is the World We Live In" (radio edit) – 3:34
2. "This Is the World We Live In" (extended mix) – 5:57
3. "This Is the World We Live In" (Soundfactory Club Anthem) – 9:06
4. "This Is the World We Live In" (Almighty Mix) – 7:44
5. "This Is the World We Live In" (Soundtrack Drama Dub) – 9:38

• Australian CD single

1. "This Is the World We Live In" (original)
2. "This Is the World We Live In" (extended version)
3. "This Is the World We Live In" (Soundfactory Club Anthem)
4. "This Is the World We Live In" (Almighty Mix)
5. "This Is the World We Live In" (Almighty radio edit)

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References