World of Unwanted
Osborne Brothers · Osborne Brothers 1 (1956-1968) [Bear Family] [1993]
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.

