Whole Wide World
A'me Lorain Lyrics


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I always want a little mystery, but now the tension's killing me.
No place left for words to hide.
I never thought it could be quite so tough, lips once sealed are splitting up.
There ain't no secrets to outshine, Father Time.

Whispers in the dark don't do, let's hit the lights.
Now I just got to spread the news.
So what are you telling me?
What are you telling me?
What are you telling me?
What are you telling me?

I wanna tell the whole wide world about you.
I don't have any fears, I am positive.
I wanna tell the whole wide world about you.
We're never gonna be alone, our love is stone.

Don't stop!
Love me till you drop, it's alright with me.
One sharp arrow through my heart, it's alright, it's alright.
Now listen!

To many words, too much a crowd, I wanna spill 'em or they'll leak out.
I'm so glad to get the chance.
I kept it secret till I knew for sure.
So not to pick my heart off the floor.
Now, it's time to take a stand, heart in hand.

Whispers in the dark don't do, let's hit the lights.
Now I just got to spread the news.
So what are you telling me?
What are you telling me?
What are you telling me?
What are you telling me?

I wanna tell the whole wide world about you.
When I drop a tear you are always here.
I wanna tell the whole wide world about you.
I'm looking at a living dream, don't wake me up.

I'm gonna tell the whole wide world I will never give you up.
I'm gonna tell the whole wide world you're my one and only love.
Whispers in the dark don't do, let's hit the lights.
Now I just got to spread the news.
So what are you telling me?
What are you telling me?
What are you telling me?
What are you telling me?

I wanna tell the whole wide world about you.
I don't have any fears, I am positive.
I wanna tell the whole wide world about you.
We're never gonna be alone, our love is stone.

What are you telling me now?
I wanna tell the whole wide world about you.
I wanna tell ev'rybody you're my cup of tea.
I wanna tell the whole wide world about you.
Your love never shakes, you don't alternate.
I wanna tell the whole wide world about you.
Smoke gets in my eyes, I don't see other guys.
I wanna tell the whole wide world about you.
Out love will never tumble down, it's built on solid ground.
I wanna tell the whole wide world about you.
Smoke gets in my eyes, I don't see other guys.




I wanna tell the whole wide world about you.
Out love will never tumble down, it's built on solid ground.

Overall Meaning

The song, "Whole Wide World" by A'me Lorain, portrays the desire to reveal the romantic relationship to the world. The singer is tired of keeping everything a secret and wants to express their love to everyone around them. The lyrics reflect the internal conflict between the desire to keep things mysterious and the tension that arises from not sharing the truth, leading to emotional distress. The tongue twister-like repetition of "What are you telling me?" is a desperate plea for the other person to be honest and open about their feelings.


Throughout the song, it is evident that love is the driving force for the decision to share the relationship's truth. The couple is stronger together, and the love they share cannot be compared to anything else. Words cannot express the depth of their love, and they are never going to be alone because their love is solid and unbreakable. The lyrics also suggest that their love is unconventional since the singer compares it to the fact that smoke gets in their eyes and they don't see other guys.


A'me Lorain's "Whole Wide World" is not just a love song, but a testament to the power of being truthful and revealing oneself authentically to the world. It's about overcoming internal fears and obstacles and taking a stand with heart in hand to express oneself fully without boundaries.


Line by Line Meaning

I always want a little mystery, but now the tension's killing me.
I used to enjoy some mystery in our relationship, but now the lack of communication is causing strain.


No place left for words to hide.
We've reached a point where we can't keep things from each other any longer.


I never thought it could be quite so tough, lips once sealed are splitting up.
I didn't realize how hard it would be to open up after keeping secrets for so long.


There ain't no secrets to outshine, Father Time.
Time will reveal all of our secrets eventually, so it's better to be honest now.


Whispers in the dark don't do, let's hit the lights.
Secrets kept in the dark can't solve anything, let's bring them to light.


Now I just got to spread the news.
It's time to be open and share everything with the world.


So what are you telling me?
What is it that you're keeping from me?


I wanna tell the whole wide world about you.
I want everyone to know how much I love and appreciate you.


I don't have any fears, I am positive.
I am confident that our love will withstand any obstacle.


We're never gonna be alone, our love is stone.
Our love is unbreakable and we will always be there for each other.


Love me till you drop, it's alright with me.
I want you to love me with everything you have, I can handle it.


One sharp arrow through my heart, it's alright, it's alright.
Even the pain of love is worth it, because my love for you is strong.


To many words, too much a crowd, I wanna spill 'em or they'll leak out.
I have so much to say that it's hard to keep it all in anymore.


I'm so glad to get the chance.
I'm happy that we have the opportunity to be honest and open with each other now.


I kept it secret till I knew for sure.
I didn't want to reveal my feelings until I was certain of them.


So not to pick my heart off the floor.
I didn't want to risk getting hurt by revealing my true feelings too soon.


Now, it's time to take a stand, heart in hand.
It's time to be brave and share my feelings, even if it's scary.


When I drop a tear you are always here.
You are always there to comfort me and support me when I'm upset.


I'm looking at a living dream, don't wake me up.
My love for you is so strong that it feels like a dream come true.


I'm gonna tell the whole wide world I will never give you up.
I promise to always be there for you and never abandon you.


I'm gonna tell the whole wide world you're my one and only love.
You are the only person who truly has my heart, and I want everyone to know that.


Your love never shakes, you don't alternate.
Your love is steady and unwavering, and I can always count on you.


Smoke gets in my eyes, I don't see other guys.
I am so focused on you that I don't even notice anyone else.


Out love will never tumble down, it's built on solid ground.
Our love is strong and stable, and will never falter because it's built on a foundation of trust and honesty.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARNIE ROMAN, ELLIOT WOLFF

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Doobie1975

great song, can't believe very few are familiar with this song despite it reaching #9 on Billboard in 1990, this is one of those songs that quickly fell into obscurity soon after its release

THE FAT BAT

I'm very familiar with it because it was played for a while in 1990 on HOT 97 FM in New York City. I love the song, but I never even knew it hit the national charts. I always thought it was a complete flop. Nobody I know seems to remember it, and it was dropped from airplay after a few weeks. Never heard it on the radio ever again.

Andrew DeMers

Where can I find for streaming

lord god king bufu

@Andrew DeMers it's not on streaming

stereohype1

Yep, definitely this song and singer have fallen very much out of the public collective consciousness. If i mention this song to anyone in my life these days for sure I would get blank stares in return. Unless one bought this single or its parent album back in the day or specifically looks it up online, this song is never heard or mentioned anywhere by anyone anymore, hence it's now uber obscure presence...which is a real shame cos it's great.

figgaman

I was a teenage metalhead and I remember loving this song too.

justin castillo

it's been so long since I heard this hit. damn. back when I was buying cassette singles. nowadays, i can see people playing this in the background during a livestream proposal.

AllRequired

Cassette singles did not last long.

Mark Harmon

2017 and this song is still awesome!

Julien

Great song! I was born in 91, so I never heard it, but I love to find these forgotten hits. It reminds you of a time gone by where maybe I heard it on the radio in passing?

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