All Around The World
½Ü˹Jay Z Lyrics
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All around the world (same song)
Killa Cali nigga (same song)
A-T-L (same song)
Real-adelphia, dude it's all around the world
London, England, South of France
Konichiwa ladies when I'm out in Japan
I'm a Tokyo Giant like Ichiro, I am
Piss poor nigga from the hood but I blew
Now I bounce six-fours up and down Crenshaw
Spot me the hotel, the Cap', or Capri
Bathrobe, slippers in the lobby like weed
Your man'll stand manta ray, handling a steak
And handling the modern stand about five-eight
Five-nine fine wine fine dine either that
Or I'm mixing in Switzerland, trying to buy time
Balling out in Bali when it's gorgeous out in Cali
Brunching at the 4 Seasons, off the heezy
When it's back home nigga back to the zone
Nigga back to the books to the rhymes that took me
All around the world.. (same song)
Brooklyn bombers (same song)
Detroit players (same song)
Chi-Town all around the world
Said it's all love, Sure Club, M-I-A
Party at bungalow eight, when I stay
Pool look like a hundred Beyonce's
A couple fiances, I'm the new DeVante
"Come and Talk to Me" mami in the Easy
Garant, I hope, she ain't too young
Only twenty-one and older let another nigga mold her
I'm just tryin to show her how a baller and a roller
Sleep one place, sell the pie to keep the engine
Running then I wake up in Martha's Vineyard
Same boss this year, I think I'm gon' spend Christmas
Reminisce about the time my mom couldn't spend Christmas
Now I'm goin' send her on her own little wish list
Anywhere in the world, anywhere for my girl
Forever my lady, blind crippled and crazy
A ticket and you pay to see D, sweet Sade
Sade, Sade, don't you know I love you sweet Sade, Sade
All around the world
Said it ain't where you from yo it's where you at
Real niggas out in Brooklyn, some niggas don't clap
It's real killers out in Cali, some niggas just act
Hollywood like they out the hood, it's all to the good
Real players in the D-Twa, some of them throwed
Slacking on they macking, rest haven for hoes
Real pranksters in the Chi, most of them real folks
Disciplined Gangsters, come on Charlie I know
Shit it ain't about your city or borough
It's bout if you really as thorough
And if you are, holla at your boy
I put my hand on my heart, that means I feel you
Real recognize real and you looking familiar
I'ma Bed-Stuy nigga but I do it to death
I promise I'm as St. Thomas homey eating at Chef's
One-twelve, A-T-L, the sun up yet?
Then we party like the sun don't set
We goin' take you all around the world, it's the same song (same song)
Everywhere (same song)
It's the same song (same song)
We goin' take you all around the world, same song (same song)
Same song (same song)
Same song (same song)
All around the world
In "All Around the World," Jay Z reflects on his success and how he's become a global icon. He touches on his humble beginnings and how he's now living a life of luxury and privilege. The verses are filled with references to different places around the world, from London to Bali to Detroit. The chorus emphasizes the universality of his message, that no matter where you're from or where you're at in life, you can relate to his music.
The line "It ain't where you from, it's where you're at" encapsulates the message of the song. Jay Z is saying that he may have come from a rough neighborhood in Brooklyn, but now he's traveled the world and he's respected by people in all different places. He's not defined by his origins, but by his character and his work ethic.
Another interesting aspect of the song is the frequent allusions to other musicians. He references Beyonce, the R&B group Jodeci, and the singer Sade. This is likely a nod to the fact that he is now considered one of the greatest rappers of all time and is part of a lineage of artists who have left their mark on music in a significant way.
Line by Line Meaning
Swear to God I just touched down
I have just arrived at a new location.
All around the world
I travel all over the world.
Killa Cali nigga
I am from California and I have street smarts.
A-T-L
I am familiar with Atlanta, Georgia.
Real-adelphia, dude it's all around the world
I know about Philadelphia and it is a city that is known around the world.
London, England, South of France
I have been to London, England, and the South of France.
And all points between they know about your man
Everywhere in between those places, people know who I am.
Konichiwa ladies when I'm out in Japan
I greet women by saying 'Konichiwa' when I am in Japan.
I'm a Tokyo Giant like Ichiro, I am
I am a big deal in Tokyo, Japan, like the baseball player Ichiro.
Piss poor nigga from the hood but I blew
I came from poverty but now I am successful.
Now I bounce six-fours up and down Crenshaw
I drive a lowrider car on Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles.
Spot me the hotel, the Cap', or Capri
I can afford to stay at fancy hotels like the Capri.
Bathrobe, slippers in the lobby like weed
I am comfortable enough to wear a bathrobe and slippers in public like it is normal.
Your man'll stand manta ray, handling a steak
I can handle myself in any situation, even when cutting meat like a manta ray steak.
And handling the modern stand about five-eight
I am tall and confident, standing at about 5'8''.
Five-nine fine wine fine dine either that
I can enjoy the finer things in life, including expensive wine and dining experiences.
Or I'm mixing in Switzerland, trying to buy time
I travel to Switzerland and try to make the most of my time while I am there.
Balling out in Bali when it's gorgeous out in Cali
I live a luxurious lifestyle and can afford to travel to Bali even when the weather is nice in California.
Brunching at the 4 Seasons, off the heezy
I enjoy having brunch at fancy hotels like the 4 Seasons and living my best life.
When it's back home nigga back to the zone
When I return home, I am back to my regular routine.
Nigga back to the books to the rhymes that took me
I get back to work on my music and the writing that made me successful.
Brooklyn bombers
People from Brooklyn have a lot of street smarts and can hold their own.
Detroit players
People from Detroit can be flashy and have a lot of style.
Chi-Town all around the world
Chicago is a city that is known and respected around the world.
Said it's all love, Sure Club, M-I-A
I have love for my friends in Miami and I frequent the Sure Club there.
Party at bungalow eight, when I stay
I enjoy partying at fancy places like Bungalow Eight when I stay in Miami.
Pool look like a hundred Beyonce's
The pool I swim in is so luxurious it looks like it could hold a hundred Beyonces.
A couple fiances, I'm the new DeVante
I have a few fiancées and I am like the new DeVante, a smooth player and ladies' man.
"Come and Talk to Me" mami in the Easy
I am talking to a woman in the EZ-1 Club while the song "Come and Talk to Me" by Jodeci plays.
Garant, I hope, she ain't too young
I hope the woman I am talking to is not too young for me.
Only twenty-one and older let another nigga mold her
I only date women who are 21 years old and older and I hope they will let me influence them.
I'm just tryin to show her how a baller and a roller
I am trying to impress her with my style and success.
Sleep one place, sell the pie to keep the engine
I always stay in the same hotel while I am in Miami and I make money by selling drugs to keep my operation running.
Running then I wake up in Martha's Vineyard
I am constantly on the move to make money and I even wake up in a luxurious place like Martha's Vineyard.
Same boss this year, I think I'm gon' spend Christmas
I have the same amount of success as last year and I plan on spending Christmas lavishly.
Reminisce about the time my mom couldn't spend Christmas
I think about the times when my family was not as fortunate and could not afford to celebrate Christmas.
Now I'm goin' send her on her own little wish list
Now that I am successful, I can give my mother whatever she wants for Christmas.
Anywhere in the world, anywhere for my girl
I am willing to go anywhere in the world for my significant other.
Forever my lady, blind crippled and crazy
I will love my lady no matter what happens to her, even if she becomes blind, crippled, or crazy.
A ticket and you pay to see D, sweet Sade
People would pay to see me and Sade together on stage.
Sade, Sade, don't you know I love you sweet Sade, Sade
I have a lot of love for the musician Sade.
Said it ain't where you from yo it's where you at
What matters is not where you are from, but where you are currently at in your life.
Real niggas out in Brooklyn, some niggas don't clap
There are real tough guys in Brooklyn, but not everyone is as tough as they claim.
It's real killers out in Cali, some niggas just act
There are real dangerous people in California, but some people just act like they are tough.
Hollywood like they out the hood, it's all to the good
People in Hollywood act like they came from poor neighborhoods, but everything is actually fine for them.
Real players in the D-Twa, some of them throwed
There are real smooth players in Detroit, and some of them are stuck in their old ways.
Slacking on they macking, rest haven for hoes
Some men in Detroit are not putting in the effort required to win over women and it is a breeding ground for prostitutes.
Real pranksters in the Chi, most of them real folks
There are real pranksters in Chicago, but most people in the city are honest and genuine.
Disciplined Gangsters, come on Charlie I know
There are gangsters in Chicago who are disciplined and know their way around the streets.
Shit it ain't about your city or borough
It does not matter where you are from.
It's bout if you really as thorough
What matters is if you are a thorough and authentic person.
And if you are, holla at your boy
If you are a real person, then reach out to me and we can relate to each other.
I put my hand on my heart, that means I feel you
I understand and empathize with you.
Real recognize real and you looking familiar
I can tell if someone is real or not, and you appear to be a genuine person.
I'ma Bed-Stuy nigga but I do it to death
I am from Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn and I am going to live my life to the fullest.
I promise I'm as St. Thomas homey eating at Chef's
I promise that I am living my life to the fullest, even when I am on vacation in St. Thomas eating at a fancy restaurant like Chef's.
One-twelve, A-T-L, the sun up yet?
I am hanging out at 112/Butterfly in Atlanta, Georgia and I am wondering if the sun has come up yet from all the partying.
Then we party like the sun don't set
We party all night long, until the sun rises in the morning.
We goin' take you all around the world, it's the same song (same song)
I am going to continue to travel and live my life to the fullest, and that is what this song is all about.
Everywhere (same song)
I am living my life to the fullest everywhere I go.
It's the same song (same song)
This song is still about me traveling and living my best life.
We goin' take you all around the world, same song (same song)
I am continuing to travel to different places and live my life to the fullest, and this song is about that lifestyle.
Same song (same song)
This song is still about me and my luxurious lifestyle.
Same song (same song)
This song is repetitive because I am focusing on the same message of living my life to the fullest no matter where I am in the world.
All around the world
I am traveling all over the world and experiencing different cultures and lifestyles.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES B. SIMMONS, BRUCE ANDRE HAWES, JOSEPH B. JEFFERSON, SHAWN CARTER, JAMES A. VITTI, GEORGE CLINTON, J.S. THERACON, EDWIN R. HAWKINS, WILLIAM EARL COLLINS
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People who
Are still listening to this in 2024
@a96.96
2024.. Anybody still hears it?
@hamboba6558
I'm not deaf yet, so yes i can still hear it
@adamnowrotek4123
Yes here
@NinniNavii
yup listening now
@agasbobindo
yes this song made my childhood so much
@wolfgangthoenes9145
Ja ,gerade habe ich dieses Lied gehört ,schön zu sehen das es auch noch viele Leute gibt die es immer noch gerne hören !!
@user-yg1ff5zg6h
No matter what anyone says, this song is the best song ever! The reason is that this group was originally from Germany, formed by an English woman, an Australian woman, a New Zealand man, and an Italian man, and they danced and sang songs that were originally in Russian in English. What's more, I can still listen to that song on YouTube, a wonderful app made by Americans, so I can listen to it anytime, even though I'm Japanese. It's hard to believe that this song is over 20 years old, and it has a beautiful melody that feels both nostalgic and new.It's a timeless masterpiece that will never get old!!
@josefilhosilva3279
Eu amo demais essa música música de 2000 ficou muito em 1 lugar lá pra fora do Brasil e tocava demais nas rádios de fora ❤
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Hi❤❤