Around The World
East 17 Lyrics
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Oh
Been around the world
Been around the world
Seen the seas seven
sailed across them all
Seen the moon rise over Paris
On to the beat
Keep moving never stopping
Though sometimes
I feel like dropping gotta keep on
and be strong avoid the wrong
Cos in this life you walk alone
Through the danger zone until you get home
Been around the world,
but there's no place like home
Oh baby
Been around the world,
but there's no place like home
Oh baby
Take me home where my soul belongs
Been above the clouds that paint the sky
Stood below the cosmos and I pondered on a way
Back to the track in fact I'm breaking
Through I never knew that you would
Turn and walk away to stay
And leave me standing on my own
Far from me
Like a nomad
Sad bad
Dreams about togetherness that we never had
Been around the world,
but there's no place like home
Oh baby
(gotta keep on and be strong)
Been around the world,
but there's no place like home
(until you get home)
Oh baby
Take me home where my soul belongs
Shout to the north to the south
to the east to the west
To the home I love best
where my soul can rest
Yes
Been around the world,
but there's no place like home
Oh baby
(to the home I love best)
Been around the world,
but there's no place like home
(gotta be strong and keep on)
Oh baby
(where my soul can rest)
Been around the world,
but there's no place like home
Oh baby
(to the home I love best)
Been around the world,
but there's no place like home
(gotta be strong and keep on)
Oh baby (where my soul can rest)
Been around the world
Yeah (to the home I love best)
Been around the world
Yeah (to the home I love best)
Been around the world,
but there's no place like home
(gotta be strong and keep on)
Oh baby (where my soul can rest)
Been around the world,
but there's no place like home
Oh baby
In East 17's song "Around The World," the singer shares his experiences of travelling the world and the different places he's been to. He talks about sailing the seven seas, witnessing the sunrise and sunset in Paris and reflecting on his life while standing under the cosmos. He acknowledges the challenges he faces and the importance of persevering through them, and even when he's feeling down, he knows he needs to keep moving to avoid making mistakes. He acknowledges that life can be lonely at times and that even as he travels around the world, there is no place like home, where his soul belongs. He calls out to his home, with its four corners extending to the north, south, east, and west, and reiterates the need to keep moving and be strong until he can return.
The song captures a sense of wanderlust and a desire to see and experience different cultures and ways of life. Despite the exhilaration that comes with travelling, the singer acknowledges that no matter where one goes, there's no place like home. The lyrics speak to the tug and pull of exploring new places, and the comfort of returning to familiar surroundings.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the journey.
Oh
Further emphasizing the feeling of excitement and passion for the adventure ahead.
Been around the world
Visited various places and experienced different cultures around the world.
Been around the world
Visited various places and experienced different cultures around the world.
Seen the seas seven
Sailed across all seven seas and experienced the vastness of the world's waters.
sailed across them all
Traveling the seas with the deep sea currents and experiencing the beauty of marine life around the world.
Seen the moon rise over Paris
Witnessed the beauty of the moon rising over the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the City of Love.
and I watched her gently fall
Watching the moon slowly descend into the horizon, casting a soft golden glow over the streets of Paris.
On to the beat
Dancing to the rhythm of the music and enjoying life's experiences to the fullest.
Keep moving never stopping
Continuing to move forward in life and never giving up despite obstacles and challenges.
Though sometimes I feel like dropping gotta keep on
Even when things get tough, one must continue pushing through and not give up.
and be strong avoid the wrong
Remaining strong and avoiding negative influences that may hinder personal growth and progress.
Cos in this life you walk alone
Realizing that everyone has their own unique journey in life and must walk it alone.
Through the danger zone until you get home
Navigating through life's challenges and uncertainties until one reaches a place of safety and comfort.
Been around the world, but there's no place like home
Having traveled to various parts of the world, but realizing that there is no place like home.
Oh baby
Expressing deep emotion and appreciation for the concept of home.
Take me home where my soul belongs
Wanting to return to the place where one feels most comfortable and at peace.
Been above the clouds that paint the sky
Experiencing the breathtaking beauty of high altitude and the colors of the sky.
Stood below the cosmos and I pondered on a way
Reflecting on the vastness of the universe and one's place within it.
Back to the track in fact I'm breaking through
Returning to one's path and breaking through any obstacles that may have previously hindered progress.
I never knew that you would turn and walk away to stay
Expressing feelings of betrayal and disappointment from a relationship ending.
And leave me standing on my own
Feeling alone and abandoned after the end of a relationship.
Far from me
Feeling distant and disconnected from the person who walked away.
Like a nomad
Feeling like a wanderer with no place to call home or belonging.
Sad bad
Feeling down and defeated.
Dreams about togetherness that we never had
Reflecting on the dreams and plans for a future together that will never come to fruition due to the relationship ending.
Shout to the north to the south to the east to the west
Expressing one's feelings and thoughts to all parts of the world.
To the home I love best where my soul can rest
Returning to the place where one feels most at peace and contented.
Yes
Expressing complete agreement and affirmation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY MICHAEL MORTIMER, BRIAN LEE HARVEY, RICHARD FREDERICK STANNARD, MATTHEW PAUL ROWBOTTOM
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Edgar Filho
Lyrics:
Been around the world
Seen the seas seven
Sailed across them all
Seen the moon rise over Paris
And I watched her gently fall
On to the best, keep moving
Never stopping, though sometimes
I feel like dropping
Gotta keep on and be strong
Avoid the wrong
'Cause in this life you walk alone
Through the danger zone
Until you get home
Been around the world
But there's no place like home, oh baby
Been around the world
But there's no place like home, oh baby
Take me home
Where my soul belongs
Been above the clouds
That paint the sky
Stood below the cosmos
And I pondered on a why
Back to the track in fact I'm breaking through
I never knew that you would turn and walk away to stay
And leave me standing on my own
Far from home, like a nomad, sad bad
Dreams about togetherness
That we never had
Been around the world
But there's no place like home, oh baby
(Gotta keep on and be strong)
Been around the world
But there's no place like home
(Until you get home)
Oh baby
Take me home
Where my soul belongs
Shout to the North to the South
To the East to the West
To the home I love best
Where my soul can rest, yes!
Been around the world
But there's no place like home, oh baby
(To the home I love best)
Been around the world
But there's no place like home
(Gotta keep on and be strong)
Oh baby
(Where my soul can rest)
Been around the world
But there's no place like home
Oh baby.
Thomas Gerald Doherty
I’m 48 and I come from Ireland. East 17 were highly underrated. In my opinion they were the best best pip group of the 90’s
Ground Pilot
My fave pip group too 😅
Claire Brignull
I lived in Stratford which is just down the road from them I use to see them all the time growing up. I loved it
Christina Hauser
❤
charalampos Tsouflidis
You are so right.
Kev Web
Had some great songs
The Retro man Randy Savage
Oh man, what a song. I'd forgotten how good this actually was. Brings back memories from my last few months of middle school before going up to high school, summer of 94.
Jeez Louise, it hits hard.
Janett Tootill
Love this song
Sarah C
I still love listening to their music here in 2022 ❤️
Christina Hauser
💯