branched out into music, but that is the opposite of how they began. After first being brought to life in Bagdasarian's 1950s novelty recordings under the name David Seville and the Chipmunks, the characters were an unprecedented success, and the singing Chipmunks and their manager were given life in several animated cartoon series and motion pictures.
The voices of the group were all performed by Bagdasarian, who sped up the playback to create the higher pitched, squeaky voices. This process was not entirely new; Bagdasarian had also used it for a previous novelty song project, "The Witch Doctor", but it was so unusual and well executed it earned the "trio" two Grammy Awards for engineering. Although the characters were fictional, they did release a long line of "real" albums and singles, with "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" becoming a number-one hit single in the United States. After his death in 1972, the voices of the Chipmunks were subsequently recorded by his son, Ross Bagdasarian, Jr., and his wife, Janice Karman, in all subsequent incarnations to date.
Off To See The World
Alvin and The Chipmunks Lyrics
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Making the right stops
Through a storybook of places
Making all our drops
See the cliffs of Dover
And over to the right
Are the snowy white-capped Alps
Chorus
Hey don't you know that we're off to see the world
We're off to find our dreams
Why are our hearts beating so fast
Why is there suddenly a brand new hope inside us that will surely last
Hey don't you know that we're off to see the world
We're off to find things new
So we will follow every clue
Just think that there's suddenly
A chance to find if all we've dreamed in dreams are true
Just flew over Switzerland
Destination set
Heading out for Africa
A place we won't forget
Faced a threat in Rio
We could be in for more
And now we are desending
I can see the pearly shore
Chorus
Hey don't you know that we're off to see the world
We're off to find our dreams
Why are our hearts beating so fast
Why is there suddenly a brand new hope inside us that will surely last
Hey don't you know that we're off to see the world
We're off to find things new
So we will follow every clue
Just think there's suddenly
A chance to find if all we've dreamed in dreams are true
The song "Off To See The World" by Alvin and The Chipmunks tells the story of a group of adventurers who are traveling through various destinations and experiencing new things as they chase their dreams. The lyrics talk about the excitement and anticipation that comes with exploring new places and the feeling of hope that arises with every new discovery.
The first verse talks about the group's journey through different cities and countries, with their journey being compared to a storybook full of different places to visit. The second verse refers to specific landmarks such as the cliffs of Dover and the snowy white-capped Alps, which are described as majestic and bright.
The chorus then repeats the phrase "off to see the world," emphasizing the excitement and thrill of the adventure. The lyrics express wonder as to why their hearts are beating so fast and why there is suddenly a brand new hope inside them that will surely last. The idea of following every clue and finding out if their dreams are true is also highlighted.
In the final verse, the group travels to Africa and faces a threat in Rio before finally descending and seeing the pearly shore. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the overall message of the song - the thrill of exploring new places and chasing one's dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Flying through the airways
We are traveling by plane
Making the right stops
We are stopping at the right places along the way
Through a storybook of places
We are visiting many different places that seem like they are out of a storybook
Making all our drops
We are successfully making all of our planned stops
See the cliffs of Dover
We are passing by the cliffs of Dover
And over to the right
If we look to the right, we can see
Are the snowy white-capped Alps
The Alps are visible in the distance and are covered in snow
Majestic, standing bright
The Alps are breathtakingly majestic and can be seen clearly
Hey don't you know that we're off to see the world
We are excited to be traveling and exploring new places
We're off to find our dreams
We are hoping to fulfill our aspirations through our travels
Why are our hearts beating so fast
Our hearts are racing with excitement and anticipation
Why is there suddenly a brand new hope inside us that will surely last
Our travels are giving us newfound hope that will stay with us even after our journey is over
We're off to find things new
We are seeking new experiences and discoveries
So we will follow every clue
We are willing to go wherever our curiosity takes us
Just think that there's suddenly
It's amazing to consider that at this moment
A chance to find if all we've dreamed in dreams are true
We have an opportunity to make our dreams a reality through our travels
Just flew over Switzerland
We just passed over Switzerland
Destination set
We have our sights set on a particular destination
Heading out for Africa
Our next destination is Africa
A place we won't forget
We are excited to make lasting memories in Africa
Faced a threat in Rio
We encountered a dangerous situation in Rio
We could be in for more
We may face more challenges along the way
And now we are descending
Our plane is beginning to descend
I can see the pearly shore
We can see the beautiful white sandy beach ahead of us
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@me8751
As a kid, I always dreamed of adventure. Watching this movie, and shows like DuckTales. Now I'm 37, and have been around the world multiple times, more than anyone I've ever met. This song never left me. Still chokes me up.
@PoisonousPen
I respect you man 👍
I’m the same age and this song hit me hard as a kid too, but my story sadly hasn’t played out so well so far and I’ve been unable to do half the things I dreamed of at that young age and that I still dream of daily.
Good for you bro for making it happen 👊🏻
@jessicamadrigal9247
This comment gives me hope that I too can travel the world and find my dreams. Thank you!
@pawgchampion9189
Damn right bro, nothin can stop you❤️ FOLLOW THAT BIRD til the goddamn end
@jackygilbert9448
I never thought the song that'd make me cry would be from alvin and the chipmunks. Hearing the lyrics of this song clearly now and understanding the lyrics, this song hits really harder then ever for me.
@Crasher1982
Song takes on a whole new meaning now in 2023 now we have the Internet and social media explore the world, meet all kinds of people, share in their experiences.
@DTate96
@@Crasher1982 you're killing the nostalgia. Don't talk about the internet.
@Crasher1982
@@DTate96 lol never thought of it that way. Thanks. :)
@Crasher1982
@@DTate96 sorry about that, haha!
@rogerdodger1984
@Crasher1982 oh dont apologize to that troglodyte. The internet exists. You mentioning it doesnt ruin nostalgia and if not for the internet, we wouldnt be on Youtube watching this.