Around the World
B.B.C Lyrics


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La la la la la, la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la
(And all the bells are ringing)
La la la la la, la la la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la la la
La la la la la
(The music is the key)

La la la la la, la la la la la
(It's all around the world)
La la la la la, la la la la la
(And all the bells are ringing)
La la la la la, la la la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la la la

(The kisses of the, the kisses of, the kisses of)
(Around, around, around, around, around, around, around, around, around)

La la la la la, la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la la la

La la la la la, la la la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la la la




La la la la la, la la la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la la la

Overall Meaning

The song "Around The World" by B.B.C is a vibrant and lively track that speaks to the universality of music and its ability to bring people together. The lyrics primarily consist of various iterations of "la la la," with occasional interjections such as "all the bells are ringing" and "the music is the key." These phrases highlight the idea that music can be understood and enjoyed by people of all cultures and backgrounds, making it a powerful tool for unity and connection.


The repetition of the "la la la" melody throughout the song also creates a sense of continuity and similarity, further emphasizing the idea that music can transcend cultural differences. The use of bells in the song adds a festive and celebratory feel, almost as if music is the language that the entire world can speak.


Overall, "Around The World" is a joyful and optimistic tribute to the universal appeal of music and its ability to bring people together regardless of their differences.


Line by Line Meaning

La la la la la, la la la la la
The repetition of this phrase indicates the eternal and universal nature of the theme of the song. It is emphasizing the idea that the message in the lyrics transcends language barriers and cultural differences.


(And all the bells are ringing)
This line is portraying a feeling of celebration and joy. The bells ringing are a symbol of happiness and excitement, indicating that there is something significant happening around the world.


La la la la la, la la la la la la la
This line is emphasizing the idea that the message of the song is ubiquitous and all-encompassing. The melody and lyrics of the song have a universal quality, making it accessible to everyone.


(The music is the key)
This line is highlighting the importance of music in bringing people together from all over the world. Music is a universal language that can break down cultural barriers and unite people with different backgrounds and experiences.


(It's all around the world)
This line is conveying the idea that the message in the song is not limited to one specific area, culture, or group of people. It is being felt and heard everywhere, spreading across the globe and connecting people in different parts of the world.


(The kisses of the, the kisses of, the kisses of)
This line is poetic and open to interpretation. It could be seen as a metaphor for the connections and bonds between people all around the world, united by a common passion or love for something.


La la la la la, la la la la la la la
Similar to the first line, this phrase is repeated to emphasize the universality of the song's message. The message is something that is relevant to everyone, no matter where they come from or what language they speak.


La la la la la, la la la la la la la
This line is highlighting the power of music to transcend boundaries and bring people together in a shared experience. The music is an all-encompassing force that can reach everyone, unifying people in a moment of joy and celebration.


La la la la la, la la la la la la la
Repeating this phrase again at the end of the song solidifies the idea that the message of the song is universal and all-embracing. The music and lyrics have a unifying quality, reminding us that although we may come from different parts of the world, we are all human beings with a shared experience of joy, love, and celebration.




Lyrics © Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Alex Christensen, Peter Koenemann, Alexei Poteschin, Sergej Zhukow, ALEXEJ POTECHIN, SERGEJ ZHUKOV

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Hello Goodbye

Okay everyone out there - let's play a woke drinking game.

Everyone takes a shot whenever an episode:
***tackles woke issues of racism, socialism, feminism, colonialism
***every time Fogg is made to look the fool
***every time Passpartout and/or Fix rescue Fogg from his own ineptitude
***every time Fogg look confused or cries like a child
***every time Fix battles sexism
***every time Passpartout battles racism
***every time a white character is made to look evil
***every time a female or minority character is made to look oppressed
***every time Fix/Passpartout mock Fogg

Guaranteed you'll be drunk 30 minutes into every episode.



Patrick O'Connell

You are obviously entitled to your opinion. But I've seen these complaints come up a lot for this show, and I'd like to confront them - I'm happy for you to tell me why you disagree.

***First of all - this is a story set in 1871, being adapted into a show around 1.5 centuries later, so obviously there's going to be values dissonance. The options other than don't tackle it are A) embrace those values (which to say the least would be bizarre) or B) remove them/conversation of them all together (equally strange - especially as they were being confronted *at the time*). In particular:
******racism: People who are not white, believe it or not, did actually exist at this time. A lot of this story takes place in white-dominated countries. The math seems clear.
******socialism: Marx is still alive, and he wrote the communist manifesto 23 years prior. Example: Episode 1 takes us to France, still reeling from the effects of the socialist revolution (also 23 years prior). Verne lived in France during the revolution, and it greatly influenced him; it can be seen in his work.
******sexism: Another shocker for you - women existed in 1871, in a male-led society.

***As for Fogg being 'made to look the fool' - have you read the book? In this show, they've actually made him far more likeable - he's a loveable, kind-hearted buffoon whereas in the book - he's essentially a bit of a prick. Verne is a French author, and he paints Fogg as a caricature of the 'English gentleman' - he's stiff, withdrawn, unable to admit fault, and dependent on his companions without admitting it. Like in the show, he's also good-hearted - Verne is poking fun.
******Verne does also write some things that are pretty off-colour by the (currently popular) cultural standards of today - he's pretty pro-empire, for example. But the point of adaptation is not to exactly copy every opinion of the original writer - the original already exists. And yes, cynically, a major broadcasting network, with a mostly "liberal" audience, is unlikely to produce a show that promotes values in opposition to that audience, are they?

***Fogg, in the show, does not have the worldly experience that his companions do. Hence, they often have to rescue him. But he is also extremely capable in his own way - e.g., the bridge crossing in Episode 2. Book Fogg is more heroic but carelessly gets himself and his companions into bad situations and only survives with their aid.

***This version of Fogg is struggling emotionally and easily confused when he is out of his comfort zone. It's how his character is. I personally don't see why that's inherently bad, but I understand some people prefer a more classically heroic protagonist. Not really sure how this is 'woke', though.

***For white characters 'being made to look evil' - I don't really know what to say. The main cast, protagonists and antagonists, are mostly white. Would you have preferred 'forced diversity' just so the villain wasn't white? Casting a black man as Bellamy (Fogg's nemesis in the gentleman's club)?

***Passpartout and Fix battling racism and sexism - again, what do you expect? He is black and she is a woman???
**** Also - you might find it interesting to know that the show's Fix is inspired by a real person - Nellie Bly, a journalist who 'battled sexism' in her career (e.g. being forced to use a male penname, as in the show), and - inspired by the book - went around the world in 73 days in 1889. A woman in Fix's role is not some woke impossibility to placate 'the left'.

***same with "females and minorities made to look oppressed". They are? This isn't even a debate of SJWs vs conservatives or whatever. It is the 1800s. They are legally second class citizens.
**** Also, they're not even minorities in most of the show. British India was hardly a white-majority part of the empire, was it?

* 'Mocking Fogg': this is called banter - it is what friends do. Fogg is portrayed as particularly mockable in this interpretation, which is what (in theory) makes his character development more powerful. But the mocking from his companions is not mean spirited - compare to the bullying from Bellamy, for example.
**** Possibly, the change to his character to be meeker and kinder was to allow this - if he was a more typical gentleman of the time it would have been 8 episodes of him constantly belittling his companions and probably giving them a whack if they spoke back to him. Not particularly enjoyable to watch, from my perspective - and likely would be seen as too 'woke' for making him so unlikeable.



All comments from YouTube:

TIL Right Now

I will compulsively watch anything with David Tennant in it. 🥰

Critch

You say that like your the only one

Danny West

More fool you,Tennant couldn't act his way out of a paper bag!!

🦋g r @ c e🦋

David tennant is my fav actor

Joyce Miller- Bean

I agree! The man’s talent is remarkable and he’s an absolute chameleon at totally becoming whatever character he is portraying. Plus, from what I read about him, he seems like a genuinely nice person as well as a gifted actor.

Joey

I red the book

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pocoyomc

We just finished watching this and this was absolutely spectacular. one of the best dramas to watch and binge on. Great story, fantastic acting as always with David Tenant. The sound track took you along the adventure of a lifetime that was emotional, gripping and was a roller coaster ride with Phileas Fogg. Bravo.

Rangnath Walunj

Here in India we have this as a chapter in my English book of 12 grade 😁

Phoenix

That's why we are here a day before boards 😂

Vedant Ware

@Phoenix me too 😂

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