There Is So Much World to See
Elvis Presley Lyrics


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Baby it's wrong, wrong as can be
To try and tie guy like me
I could never settle down in a little sleepy town
There is so much world to see

Sure would be happy for a while
But then we'd have to part
When tears replace your loving smile
Well, I don't want to be the guy
Who has to break your heart

So, here's where it ends, not lovers but friends
Though your lips are tempting me
Maybe I'm a fool and yet
This wanderer just can't forget
There is so much world to see

Sure would be happy for a while
But then we'd have to part
When tears replace your loving smile
Well, I don't want to be the guy
Who has to break your heart

So, here's where it ends, not lovers but friends
Though your lips are tempting me
Maybe I'm a fool and yet
This wanderer just can't forget
There is so much world to see




For me, there's so much world to see
Yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "There Is So Much World To See" by Elvis Presley; The Jordanaires speak of a man who cannot settle down in a small town, no matter how much he may love the woman tempting him to stay. He acknowledges that he would be happy for a while, but eventually he would have to leave and break her heart. Instead, he decides to end things as friends because he cannot forget that there is a whole world out there waiting for him to explore.


This song is about the conflict between love and wanderlust, which are two opposing desires that many people can relate to. The man in the song recognizes that he would be giving up his dreams for a relationship, but he also recognizes the pain that his leaving would cause. In the end, he chooses to prioritize his travel and exploration, but not without acknowledging the love he has for the woman.


This song is an interesting departure from many of Elvis Presley's other songs, which are typically about love and romance. "There Is So Much World To See" takes a more introspective tone, with the singer reflecting on his own wants and desires. Additionally, the use of The Jordanaires as backing vocals adds a layer of emotion and depth to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby it's wrong, wrong as can be
It is morally incorrect to try and force a free-spirited man like me into settling down in a small town.


I could never settle down in a little sleepy town
My restless nature and curiosity about the world prevents me from being content in a small, uneventful town.


There is so much world to see
There are endless experiences, cultures, and adventures to be had in this vast world.


Sure would be happy for a while But then we'd have to part When tears replace your loving smile Well, I don't want to be the guy Who has to break your heart
While being in a relationship with you may bring temporary happiness, eventually we would have to say goodbye and I don't want to hurt you by being the one who ends the relationship.


So, here's where it ends, not lovers but friends Though your lips are tempting me Maybe I'm a fool and yet This wanderer just can't forget There is so much world to see
We should end our romantic relationship and remain friends, despite the temptation of your lips. Although I may seem foolish for not settling down, my desire to travel and explore the world will never fade.


For me, there's so much world to see Yeah, yeah
As an adventurous wanderer, there is an overwhelming amount of world to explore and I can't resist the call of the unknown.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BENJAMIN WEISMAN, SID WAYNE

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Tachyna

Baby it's wrong wrong as can be
To try and tie guy like me
I could never settle down in a little sleepy town
There's so much world to see

Sure would be happy for a while
But then we'd have to part
When tears replace your loving smile
Well I don't want to be the guy who has to break your heart
So here's where it ends
Not lovers but friends
Though your lips are tempting me
Maybe I'm a fool and yet
This wanderer just can't forget
There's so much world to see

Sure would be happy for a while
But then we'd have to part
When tears replace your loving smile
Well I don't want to be the guy who has to break your heart
So here's where it ends
Not lovers but friends
Though your lips are tempting me
Maybe I'm a fool and yet
This wanderer just can't forget
There's so much world to see
For me, there's so much world to see
Yeah! yeah! Mmm



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Baby it's wrong wrong as can be
To try and tie guy like me
I could never settle down in a little sleepy town
There's so much world to see

Sure would be happy for a while
But then we'd have to part
When tears replace your loving smile
Well I don't want to be the guy who has to break your heart
So here's where it ends
Not lovers but friends
Though your lips are tempting me
Maybe I'm a fool and yet
This wanderer just can't forget
There's so much world to see

Sure would be happy for a while
But then we'd have to part
When tears replace your loving smile
Well I don't want to be the guy who has to break your heart
So here's where it ends
Not lovers but friends
Though your lips are tempting me
Maybe I'm a fool and yet
This wanderer just can't forget
There's so much world to see
For me, there's so much world to see
Yeah! yeah! Mmm



All comments from YouTube:

Karl Gillies

What sets Elvis apart, from any other singer, is, not only the words telling the story, he uses his voice, to go low, and back up, keeping with the drama, that the sentence is describing, just like he does in the song, It's a long lonely highway, his voice is perfect, in tone, and pitch. A truly unique gifted singer, that no doubt, will always hold the record, of the biggest solo selling artist, that has ever lived, and as far as i know, he has sold double, what the beatles did .

Tachyna

Baby it's wrong wrong as can be
To try and tie guy like me
I could never settle down in a little sleepy town
There's so much world to see

Sure would be happy for a while
But then we'd have to part
When tears replace your loving smile
Well I don't want to be the guy who has to break your heart
So here's where it ends
Not lovers but friends
Though your lips are tempting me
Maybe I'm a fool and yet
This wanderer just can't forget
There's so much world to see

Sure would be happy for a while
But then we'd have to part
When tears replace your loving smile
Well I don't want to be the guy who has to break your heart
So here's where it ends
Not lovers but friends
Though your lips are tempting me
Maybe I'm a fool and yet
This wanderer just can't forget
There's so much world to see
For me, there's so much world to see
Yeah! yeah! Mmm

kellipooh 1987

Now that I know the story of what he was going through during the shooting of this movie I love him even more now than I did before. He always knew how to handle himself even when he was beyond stressed. Love you Elvis

Anne Zwan

OMG what a handsome man

Денис

Nice 👍👍👍👍👍

Clem Mitchell

Absolutely the best

Tachyna

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Baby it's wrong wrong as can be
To try and tie guy like me
I could never settle down in a little sleepy town
There's so much world to see

Sure would be happy for a while
But then we'd have to part
When tears replace your loving smile
Well I don't want to be the guy who has to break your heart
So here's where it ends
Not lovers but friends
Though your lips are tempting me
Maybe I'm a fool and yet
This wanderer just can't forget
There's so much world to see

Sure would be happy for a while
But then we'd have to part
When tears replace your loving smile
Well I don't want to be the guy who has to break your heart
So here's where it ends
Not lovers but friends
Though your lips are tempting me
Maybe I'm a fool and yet
This wanderer just can't forget
There's so much world to see
For me, there's so much world to see
Yeah! yeah! Mmm

Jari Heikkilä

Good song

Sandra Miller

You can hear a see Elvis Presley wasn't the marrying kind. He was married to his career.

gergo feher

elvis was my father

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