World of Unwanted

Osborne Brothers · Osborne Brothers 1 (1956-1968) [Bear Family] [1993]

(Bobby Osborne - Patsy Osborne)



I live in a world of unwanted

Nothing seems right, everything's unfair

I live in a world of unwanted

No one knows me, no one seems to care.



A world of unwanted

Where dreams fall apart

The door will be open

With one broken heart.



But I'll stay in this world of unwanted

Sadness and heartaches will never set me free

I'm left in a world of unwanted

So unwanted for someone like me.



So unwanted for someone like me...

World of Unwanted

World of Unwanted stands as a poignant song in the extensive discography of the Osborne Brothers, a duo that defined the high-energy sound of bluegrass during the mid-20th century. Composed by brothers Osmond and Sonny Osborne, the track reflects the group's signature blend of driving rhythms and emotive vocal harmonies that brought traditional bluegrass to a wider audience. Recorded during their prolific tenure with Decca Records, the song captures the band's ability to convey deep sentiment through instrumental precision and vocal interplay. As part of their broader body of work from the 1950s and 1960s, this recording highlights the brothers' enduring influence on the genre, showcasing their skill in crafting narratives of struggle and resilience without relying on excessive ornamentation.