Around The World
Krystal System Lyrics

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We′re stacking our bricks
We climb our hill
Children in the playground
Build a life and grow untill
It's all going down
We′re stacking our bricks
We climb our hill
Children in the playground

Build a life and grow untill
It's all going down

But centuries'll turn like they did in the past
And will there be a piece of us, a sparkle that last?
Around the world
Around the world?

Once you crawl, then you fly
Once you dance, happy & slick
Time to be a star of plastic
You ′re high
And then you die

But centuries′ll turn like they did in the past
Around the world

And will there be a piece of us, a sparkle that last?
Around the world?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Krystal System's song "Around the World" are full of introspective thoughts about the fragility and fleeting nature of human existence. The first two verses focus on the idea of building a life, brick by brick, and climbing up the hill of success, like children playing in a playground. However, the repetitive phrase "It's all going down" hints that the stability and security of this life can come crashing down at any moment, regardless of how much effort we put into building it.

The chorus expresses a deeper existential question, pondering the legacy that we leave behind in a world that keeps turning for centuries. The theme of transience is reinforced in the lines "Once you crawl, then you fly / Once you dance, happy & slick / Time to be a star of plastic / You're high / And then you die." The idea of human life being like a fleeting spark is presented throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of making the most of the time we have.

Overall, the lyrics of "Around the World" are powerful and contemplative. They encourage listeners to reflect on their own lives and consider what kind of legacy they want to leave behind.

Line by Line Meaning

We're stacking our bricks
We're building our foundation

We climb our hill
We're making progress towards our goals

Children in the playground
People of all ages are working towards their dreams

Build a life and grow until
We're continuously evolving and developing ourselves

It's all going down
Everything we've built could be lost at any moment

But centuries'll turn like they did in the past
Time will continue to march on, just like it always has

And will there be a piece of us, a sparkle that lasts?
Will we be remembered or fade away into obscurity?

Around the world
This is a universal human experience

Once you crawl, then you fly
We all start somewhere and have the potential to achieve amazing things

Once you dance, happy and slick
Life is full of joy and excitement

Time to be a star of plastic
We can shape ourselves into whoever we want to be

You're high and then you die
Life is fleeting and can end at any moment

And will there be a piece of us, a sparkle that lasts?
Will we leave a lasting impact on the world?

Around the world?
This is a universal question that everyone must face

Writer(s): Ian Devaney, Andy Morris, Lisa Stansfield, Etterlene Jordan, Paul Hardcastle, Mark Dwayne Debarge

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