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I've Been Around
Animals Lyrics
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Searchin' for someone exactly like you
I finally found a love that's true
You heard story, you heard just what I said
The one that I love she might as well be dead
Finally found a love that's true, oh, oh, oh, oh
You heard my story you know how I feel
You got me spinnin', like a spinnin' wheel
I've been around the world, it's true
Searchin' for someone exactly like you
And finally found a love that's true
And finally found a love that's true
The opening lines of "I've Been Around" by The Animals reveal a song about a long and arduous search for true love. The singer admits to travelling the world in search of a person who matches a specific set of qualities- someone exactly like their ideal match. After much heartache and despair, the singer found love that is real and true.
The phrase "You heard my story you know how I feel" is a direct reference to the emotional experiences that the singer has gone through as part of their quest to find true love. They have told their story and imparted their feelings to someone they trust, likely a confidante, someone in their inner circle. The following line, "You got me spinnin', like a spinnin' wheel" suggests that the singer is so thrilled about finding this person that it has made their head spin, to the point where they're feeling disoriented.
The final verse repeats the opening lines, reiterating that the singer has traveled the world in search of someone special, and they have finally found that love. The line "And finally found a love that's true" is now delivered with a sense of relief and joy. Overall, the song conveys the idea that true love is worth the search, and that sometimes it takes a lot of effort to find someone who is a perfect match.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been around the world, it's true
I have traveled the world searching far and wide.
Searchin' for someone exactly like you
I've been searching for a special person that's just like you.
I finally found a love that's true
I have found a genuine love that is sincere and real.
You heard story, you heard just what I said
You are aware of my story and you have listened to what I have stated.
The one that I love she might as well be dead
The person I used to love is gone and might as well be considered deceased.
Finally found a love that's true, oh, oh, oh, oh
I have discovered a love that is genuine and sincere, and it excites me.
You heard my story you know how I feel
You have already heard my story and know what I'm going through.
You got me spinnin', like a spinnin' wheel
You have me feeling dizzy and overwhelmed with emotions.
And finally found a love that true
Finally, I discovered a love that is sincere and genuine.
And finally found a love that's true
I have found a genuine love that is sincere and real.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO
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