From a first single in 1979, the group successfully combined a pop rock and power pop (and sometimes, a blues rock) influenced backing with harmony side-vocals and Lewis' strident voice, and the band had numerous hit songs during the 1980s and early 1990s. These include "The Power of Love" and "Back in Time" (both of which were featured in the film "Back to the Future"), "I Want a New Drug", "Doin' It All (For My Baby)", "Do You Believe in Love?" "Hip to Be Square", "Stuck With You", and "Jacob's Ladder". Huey Lewis shared three Grammy awards, an American Music Award, and a People's Choice Award along with several artists for his role singing the 1985 charity song "We Are the World" as well.
=Albums=
Huey Lewis & the News (1980)
Picture This (1982) [#13 U.S. Gold]
Sports (1983) [#1 U.S. 7x Platinum]
Back to the Future Soundtrack (1985) [Gold]
Fore! (1986) [#1 U.S. 3x Platinum]
Small World (1988) [#11 U.S. Platinum]
Hard at Play (1991) [#27 U.S. Gold]
The Heart of Rock & Roll - The Best of Huey Lewis and The News (1992)
Four Chords & Several Years Ago (1994) [#55 U.S.]
Time Flies: The Best of Huey Lewis and the News (1996) [#185 U.S.]
Plan B (2001) [#165 U.S.]
Live at 25 (2005)
Greatest Hits & Videos (2006) [#70 U.S.]
www.hueylewisandthenews.com
Small World
Huey Lewis & The News Lyrics
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There are people like you and me
From the poorest beggar in the street
To the richest king and queen
Some people take and then they never give
Gotta learn to give and take
If ya want to learn to live
Now we can fight one another
Like they to on TV
Or we can help one another
The way it's supposed to be
If we all give a little
It could really mean a lot
It's a small, small world
But it's the only one we've got
Small world, small, small world
Small world, small, small world
It's our world, it's our power
Small world, oh
Small world, small, small world
Our one and only small world
You gotta learn to give if you want to live
Small world
The song "Small World" by Huey Lewis and the News is a call for unity in a world that can often feel divided. The first verse highlights the fact that no matter where we come from or how much money we have, we are all fundamentally the same. The second verse urges listeners to give and take, to help one another instead of fighting like we often see on TV. The chorus repeats the message that the world is small and that we need to learn to give in order to live.
Overall, the song is a reminder that we are all part of the same global community and that it is up to us to make the world a better place. By working together and putting aside our differences, we can make a positive difference in the only world we have.
Line by Line Meaning
All around the world
The entire world is filled with people
There are people like you and me
People of all kinds exist in the world
From the poorest beggar in the street
Even the most impoverished people are present
To the richest king and queen
Even the wealthiest individuals are present
Some people take and then they never give
Some individuals only receive without ever reciprocating
Gotta learn to give and take
It is necessary to both give and receive in order to coexist peacefully
If ya want to learn to live
In order to truly live, it is important to both give and take
In a small world, small, small world
The world is small in comparison to the vastness of the universe
Now we can fight one another
It's possible to harm one another through conflict
Like they to on TV
Fighting is often depicted in media and can be perceived as glamorous
Or we can help one another
Alternatively, we can work together and provide support
The way it's supposed to be
Caring for one another is natural
If we all give a little
If everyone contributes even a small amount
It could really mean a lot
The combined effort can make a noticeable difference
It's a small, small world
Since the world is small, everyone's actions can affect others
But it's the only one we've got
Despite its smallness, it is the only world we have and must take care of it
Small world, small, small world
Repeating the phrase emphasizes the idea that the world is small
It's our world, it's our power
As inhabitants, it is our responsibility and ability to make an impact in the world
Our one and only small world
We only have one world and must take care of it
You gotta learn to give if you want to live
In order to truly live, it is necessary to both give and receive
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOHN HAYES, HUEY LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
puppydogdiesel
Listening to Huey makes me Happy 😊
paperlateful
My own feeling
Michael Davis
Huey and the Tower of Power horns were a great match together and this song is a prime example!
Adam Dorgant
Agreed!!!!
c0nc3p7
Awesome, I did not know there was a video for this song. The song is great I know that. Huey Lewis my favorite male vocalist of all time and I listen to the "News" everyday. The band is one of the best of all time easily.
Patty Gauvin
Same here I am one of his biggest FANS❤
c0nc3p7
I just remembered that movie he co-stared in called Duets, that was a great movie. He did a great job in it
Adam Dorgant
@c0nc3p7 Yes, now that you mentioned it!!!!
Colin Dowd
Absolutely love Huey Lewis and The News, have all their material on a mix of mostly vinyl and C.D❤
Patty Gauvin
YES AWESOME IS ALL EVER HUEY LEWIS YOU GO MAN YOU GO YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST SINGERS I'VE EVER HEARD GOD BLESS YOU❤