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Look Around You
Jim Noir Lyrics
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in a giant peach
My arms don't reach
I've never ever got a taxi cab when the fare's not bad
and it's driven me mad
Ohhh
or an interesting drunk
who's drunk all he can sunk
I've never ever ate a healthy meal
cause there so is a deal
to convenient to be
I've never ever been to Morgan Bay for a holiday
I'll go when I'm old and grey
I hardly ever leave the end of my road
I never answer my phone
I push before the dial tone
I scream at television more than I can
I'm an armchair man
I call myself a fan
I need to get me some of that fresh egg
'fore I lose my head
and I start complaining it's unfair
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
I've never ever been to Black Pool beach
in a giant peach
My arms don't reach
I've never ever got a taxi cab when the fare's not bad
and it's driven me mad
Ohhh
I've never ever seen a fired punk
or an interesting drunk
who's drunk all he can sunk
I've never ever ate a healthy meal
cause there so is a deal
to convenient to be
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
The song begins with the singer stating the things he has never done or experienced. He has never been to Black Pool beach in a giant peach, which could mean that he has never taken a whimsical trip, or he has never experienced something that seems out of the ordinary. His arms don't reach, which could signify that he feels limited in his abilities to reach higher heights or do certain things.
The singer has never taken a taxi when the fare is not bad, which could suggest that he is cautious when it comes to spending money, or he has never had a spontaneous adventure. He has hardly stepped out of his comfort zone, and he hardly leaves the end of his road. However, he screams at the television frequently, which implies that he has strong opinions or reactions to the content he consumes.
The singer then mentions his desire to eat a healthy meal or get some fresh eggs, which could mean that he wants to make a change and take care of himself better. But, he also acknowledges that convenience often gets in the way of making healthy choices. The chorus repeats the phrase, "look around you, look around me," suggesting that the singer wants to awaken people to the reality of their situation and surroundings.
Overall, the song describes a person who is content with their mundane routine but also desires something more. They are self-aware of their limitations and unhappy with some aspects of their life. The repetition of "look around me" could be a call to others to examine their lives and the world they live in.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never ever been to Black Pool beach
in a giant peach
My arms don't reach
I have never been to Black Pool beach, and I cannot go even if I wanted to since my arms don't reach far enough to take me there in a giant peach.
I've never ever got a taxi cab when the fare's not bad
and it's driven me mad
Ohhh
I have never had the fortune of taking a taxi when fares are low, which has driven me to frustration and annoyance.
I've never ever seen a fired punk
or an interesting drunk
who's drunk all he can sunk
I have never encountered a fired punk or a drunk who is interesting, and not someone who drinks excessively to the point of being completely inebriated.
I've never ever ate a healthy meal
cause there so is a deal
to convenient to be
I have never eaten a healthy meal because there are always deals on unhealthy food that are too convenient to pass up.
I've never ever been to Morgan Bay for a holiday
I'll go when I'm old and grey
I have never been to Morgan Bay for a vacation and have no intention of going there until I am old and grey.
I hardly ever leave the end of my road
I never answer my phone
I push before the dial tone
I rarely venture beyond my immediate surroundings and I am not fond of answering my phone and tend to push the button before even hearing the dial tone.
I scream at television more than I can
I'm an armchair man
I call myself a fan
I yell at the television more than I care to admit, I am more of a spectator than an active participant, and I proudly identify myself as a fan.
I need to get me some of that fresh egg
'fore I lose my head
and I start complaining it's unfair
I have a strong desire to obtain fresh eggs before I become exasperated and start claiming that life is unfair.
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
Look around you look around me
The singer is asking the listener to take a moment to observe their surroundings.
Contributed by Nolan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nazz Catania
It doesn't happen too often but what a cool feeling it is to discover great new artist such as Jim Noir.
God Understands You
This music is great, glad I found this by accident
MisterNiles
An underrated pop gem. The whole album is very good.
Woodsen Dragon
Jim needs more recognition... and wow i almost spelled jim noir like nim joir...
Luis Felipe Ovando
jim is simply a brilliant musician!
Justin Reyes
Soo catchy
FishMusic4U
ditto: Big Talent, this tune is a bit of a 60's pop flashback, well done, yes!
jimi hendrix
So good.
Does Jim still make perfect music these days?
mynameis Luke
This is great music!!! sounds like VERY early Pink Floyd, is this lad related to Syd Barrett by any chance ? cheers!
Matthew Stokes
Love it. ...No idea why but makes me recommend a listen to the Caravan track 'Golf Girl'...