With his backing group The Shadows, he dominated the British popular music scene in the late 1950s and early 1960s, before and during the The Beatles' first year in the charts. A conversion to Christianity and subsequent softening of his music led to his having more of a pop than rock image. Although never able to achieve the same impact in the United States as in Britain (in spite of several chart hits there), Richard has remained a popular music, film, and television personality in the UK and also retains a following in several other countries.
During the last six decades, Cliff Richard has charted many hit singles, and holds the record (along with Elvis Presley) as the only act to make the UK singles charts in all of its active decades (1950s–2000s). According to his website, he has sold 250 million records over the course of his career. In the British charts alone, Richard has had more than 150 singles, albums and EPs make the top 20.
Round And Round
Cliff Richard & The Shadows Lyrics
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Life is more than just tryna be the best around
If it's bout money then it's something we can talk about
Put some respect on my name if it come out your mouth
If you a snake nigga please stay the fuck from round me
Stay the fuck from round me
Stay the fuck from round me
Stay the fuck from round me
Whole clique crows cause it's murder when we show up
Breaking every record they thinking I work for Sho Nuff
Grass stay cut and I'm watching you niggas slither
Like the gospel in my vocals, what I give you is scripture
Rip the track apart, this is art and I'm Picasso
Trained for the cold world like I'm working out with Drago
I don't deal with fakes, and the snakes will get they heads chopped
Bars got a flare, this that figure four leg lock
Ghost pepper reaper bro, everything I said hot
Sniper with the ladies, I just show up for the headshots
Let's not pretend you nigga seeing me on any level
I was born in hell, coming up I seen a lot of devils
Praying on my downfall turns you into prey for me
This ain't Hamilton, you don't want to rap and play with me
Big bitch, Baby D, please stay away from me
If any of you niggas hating me
I got too much to live for
Life is more than just tryna be the best
If it's bout money then it's something we can talk about
Put some respect on my name if it come out your mouth
If you a snake nigga please stay the fuck from round me
Stay the fuck from round me
Stay the fuck from round me
Stay the fuck from round me
If you a snake stay the fuck from round me
Young naive, only worried about copping items
Wanting to be fly, now my friends are dropping like them
Fuck those meds, you pessimistic
My head is twisted with these premonitions
That amounts to cash flow, so you assholes know I see you tryna steal the signs like an Astro
See my name frontpage I'm ill
Knowing that any day that this fame could kill
Yeah these problems I'ma meddle with these
Grab the metal and squeeze
Never settle for the devilish greed
A fallen angel still can't level with me
And if you hear who's on this track you know our levels are even
You make a lot of moves, I turn them down
I consume the space that you work around
My frame of mind it don't exist, I'm thinking out the box
Got a problem? Meet me outside with the balls to box
I got too much to live for
Life is more than just tryna be the best
If it's bout money then it's something we can talk about
Put some respect on my name if it come out your mouth
If you a snake nigga please stay the fuck from round me
Stay the fuck from round me
Stay the fuck from round me
Stay the fuck from round me
If you a snake stay the fuck from round me
To be advised, I ain't with the fake shit
Snakes get hit with the 8 quick, that's ape shit
Rules of the jungle, I'm humble with it, you fumble with it
Glock will rumble, put you in the Earth at a social distance
That's six feet for you slow niggas, I wrote for real
These niggas they roll on reels but I ain't with the acting
Jay Reed's from Akron, tryna front on God
No fake, that's 6ix9ine shit, they go both ways
Let's get it shaking, money in the conversation
I'm an alchemist nigga, cause we gone make it
That's a double, since Big was rapping bout Lex Bubbles
I was round the hustle
That's worth a flintstones like the rubbles
Bout my money, by the duffle
I got niggas that might touch you if you fuck around
Come around me on your Belly they put you on the ground
And underground, that's mad shit for the realest is
If you can't feel that disappear
I got too much to live for
Life is more than just tryna be the best
If it's bout money then it's something we can talk about
Put some respect on my name if it come out your mouth
If you a snake nigga please stay the fuck from round me
Stay the fuck from round me
Stay the fuck from round me
Stay the fuck from round me
Stay the fuck from round me
If you a snake stay the fuck from round me
The lyrics to Cliff Richard & The Shadows's song Round and Round express a sense of self-confidence and defiance in the face of those who would try to bring the singer down. The opening lines establish the singer's belief that there is more to life than simply being the best, and they invite anyone who wants to disrespect them to put some respect on their name. The repeated refrain of "if you a snake, stay the fuck from round me" reinforces this message, suggesting that the singer does not want to associate with those who are deceitful or treacherous.
The second verse of the song focuses more on the singer's talent and skill in music, as they describe how their clique "murders" the competition when they show up. They also suggest that their rhymes are like scripture, and that they are an artist who can "rip the track apart." The lyrics continue to reference the idea of snakes, suggesting that the singer is aware of those who might try to steal their ideas or undermine their success. The final verse talks more specifically about the singer's experiences with people who have betrayed them, and they make it clear that they will not tolerate any disrespect or disloyalty from anyone around them.
Overall, the lyrics to Round and Round convey a sense of pride, conviction, and self-assurance, as the singer tries to navigate the challenges of the music industry and maintain their sense of integrity and identity. The repeated references to snakes and those who would try to bring the singer down suggest that they are aware of the risks of being in the spotlight, but they are also confident in their ability to stay true to themselves and their art.
Line by Line Meaning
I got too much to live for
I have many things to accomplish, live for and enjoy
Life is more than just tryna be the best around
Life is not only about being the best but also enjoying it
If it's bout money then it's something we can talk about
We can discuss money as long as it's not the only thing we talk about
Put some respect on my name if it come out your mouth
If you mention my name, do it with respect
If you a snake nigga please stay the fuck from round me
If you're a deceitful person, stay away from me
Stay the fuck from round me
Don't come near me if you're dishonest
Whole clique crows cause it's murder when we show up
My entire group is powerful and dominating when we arrive
Breaking every record they thinking I work for Sho Nuff
We're achieving so much that people think I have superhuman abilities
Grass stay cut and I'm watching you niggas slither
I'm vigilant of those trying to undermine me, like snakes slithering in the grass
Like the gospel in my vocals, what I give you is scripture
My words are true and meaningful, like a passage from the Bible
Rip the track apart, this is art and I'm Picasso
I'm a master at performing and creating, like how Picasso excelled at art
Trained for the cold world like I'm working out with Drago
I'm prepared for the harsh realities of life, like if I was training with Ivan Drago from Rocky IV
I don't deal with fakes, and the snakes will get they heads chopped
I avoid insincere people, and those who betray me will face consequences
Bars got a flare, this that figure four leg lock
My lyrics are unique and impressive, like a wrestling move called the figure four leg lock
Ghost pepper reaper bro, everything I said hot
My raps are so good that they're spicy, like a ghost pepper, and they have the ability to destroy careers
Sniper with the ladies, I just show up for the headshots
I'm skilled at attracting women and only interested in casual affairs
Let's not pretend you nigga seeing me on any level
Don't act like you're on my level
I was born in hell, coming up I seen a lot of devils
I grew up in rough conditions and faced many difficult people
Praying on my downfall turns you into prey for me
Wishing for my failure only opens you up to becoming my victim
This ain't Hamilton, you don't want to rap and play with me
I'm not a friendly rapper like in Hamilton, so don't mess with me
Big bitch, Baby D, please stay away from me
I don't want to interact with people like Big Bitch or Baby D
Young naive, only worried about copping items
When I was young, I was only concerned with buying material things
Wanting to be fly, now my friends are dropping like them
I used to want to look cool, but now my friends are dying
Fuck those meds, you pessimistic
I don't need medication, and I don't need negative people around me
My head is twisted with these premonitions
I have a lot of thoughts and predictions about the future, which are affecting me
That amounts to cash flow, so you assholes know I see you tryna steal the signs like an Astro
My ideas will make me wealthy, and I know when people are trying to steal them for their own benefit
See my name frontpage I'm ill
My name is always in the news, which is a sign of my success
Knowing that any day that this fame could kill
I'm aware that fame can be dangerous and deadly
Yeah these problems I'ma meddle with these
I'm going to confront and solve my problems
Grab the metal and squeeze
I'll use my weapon if necessary
Never settle for the devilish greed
I won't give in to my greedy desires, which can lead to bad things
A fallen angel still can't level with me
Even someone who was once good but has now fallen from grace can't compare to me
And if you hear who's on this track you know our levels are even
If you know who's rapping on this song, you'll understand that we're equals
You make a lot of moves, I turn them down
You might try to make deals or offers, but I'm not interested
I consume the space that you work around
I dominate the environment around me
My frame of mind it don't exist, I'm thinking out the box
My way of thinking is unconventional and unpredictable
Got a problem? Meet me outside with the balls to box
If you have an issue with me, confront me like a man and fight me
To be advised, I ain't with the fake shit
I don't tolerate insincerity or fakeness
Snakes get hit with the 8 quick, that's ape shit
Deceitful people will face the consequences, which can be violent
Rules of the jungle, I'm humble with it, you fumble with it
Life is like a jungle, and I'm respectful of that, while others struggle to understand it
Glock will rumble, put you in the Earth at a social distance
I'll use my gun to end someone's life, even while practicing social distancing
That's six feet for you slow niggas, I wrote for real
I'm serious about maintaining six feet of distance, and I'm authentic in my lyrics
These niggas they roll on reels but I ain't with the acting
Other rappers might pretend to be someone they're not, but I'm honest in my performance
Jay Reed's from Akron, tryna front on God
I'm from Akron, and I won't pretend to be more powerful than God
No fake, that's 6ix9ine shit, they go both ways
I won't betray people like how 6ix9ine did, and I'm not indecisive
Let's get it shaking, money in the conversation
Let's start working and making money
I'm an alchemist nigga, cause we gone make it
I'm a skilled creator like an alchemist, and I'm confident we'll succeed
That's a double, since Big was rapping bout Lex Bubbles
That's impressive, like when Notorious B.I.G. rapped about his expensive car, a Lexus LS 400
I was round the hustle
I was involved in making money, through legal or illegal means
Bout my money, by the duffle
I'm always focused on making money, and I carry it in large quantities
I got niggas that might touch you if you fuck around
I have friends who are willing to harm you if you cause trouble
Come around me on your Belly they put you on the ground
If you approach me with hostile intentions, my friends will take you down
And underground, that's mad shit for the realest is
Even in the dark, dangerous areas, the most authentic people thrive
If you can't feel that disappear
If you don't understand or agree with my message, leave
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Abraham Brown, Chad Amatangelo, Deon Flynn, Gerald Washington
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kevin Douglas
They were extremely brilliant artists and musicians.
Norman Gensler
what a clean sound for sixty three! Good echo, vibrato, as well... impressive!! actually, this sounds like an excellent movie background theme!~
RockinRedRover
that clean sound was the same for all the Shads, Cliff, etc etc recordings, going back to the late 50s nevermind 62 - cos it was recorded properly at EMI's Abbey Road studio.
Jay Morgan
A great piece by the Shads when I first heard this no I used to play it over n over
Papprajoo Sachanarayana
My first tune i ever played by the Shadows
Kevin Traynor
I always rember hanks one line in Summer holiday when playing this instrumental " I feel so cool"
Maggie Grayson
Burton Cumming's (The Guess Who) favorite Shadows song per FB today.
James George Coke
My all time favorite. Cannot find this on any other album. Only on the the Summer Holiday cd.
Kevin Douglas
@Bryt25 This track made the film.
Bryt25
In the sixties our band wanted to learn this but couldn't find a recording...