Benjamin "Benny" Latimore (born 7 September 1939, Charleston, Tennessee), u… Read Full Bio ↴Benjamin "Benny" Latimore (born 7 September 1939, Charleston, Tennessee), usually known professionally simply as Latimore, is an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist.

He was born in Charleston, Tennessee, and was influenced by country music, his Baptist church choir, and the blues. His first professional experience came as a pianist for various Florida-based groups including Joe Henderson and Steve Alaimo. He first recorded around 1965 for Henry Stone's Dade record label in Miami, Florida. In the early 1970s he moved to the Glades label, and had his first major hit in 1973 with a jazzy reworking of T-Bone Walker's "Stormy Monday", which reached #27 on the R&B chart.

His first national hit was a cover of Gladys Knight's "If You Were My Woman" (#70 R&B). His biggest success came in 1974, with "Let's Straighten It Out", an R&B chart #1 which also reached #31 on the U.S Billboard Hot 100 charts. He followed it up with more hits including "Keep The Home Fire Burnin'" (#5 R & B, 1975) and "Somethin' 'Bout 'Cha" (#7 R &B, 1976). However, the hits dried up in the late 1970s.

Latimore moved to Malaco Records in 1982, resulting in seven albums worth of modern soul music. He briefly left the label in 1994 and released a song for the J-Town label ("Turning Up The Mood") before returning to Malaco in 2000 with "You're Welcome To Ride". Next he recorded one album with Mel Waiters' label Brittney Records called "Latt is Back".

After several years he collaborated on a new record label with Henry Stone called LatStone, which issued his first new album in six years called "Back 'Atcha".

He has also continued to work as a session pianist. He appeared most recently on Joss Stone's albums, The Soul Sessions (2003) and Mind, Body & Soul (2004), along with fellow Miami music veterans Betty Wright, Timmy Thomas and Willie Hale.

Around The World
Latimore Lyrics

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Um, oh, oh, oh, no, no, no

Hell of a night, 3:32 wishing that I was there with you
I'm stuck in the cab, too hard to drive
Yeah, I'm just trying to survive
And I was thinking 'bout love, thinking 'bout us
Living the dream that we dreamt up
Now I was thinking 'bout life, thinking 'bout time

Thinking like I'm losing my mind

You got me singing like oh, oh, oh
Never gonna find another love like you oh, oh, oh
I had another lover but she just won't do
So I can't take it, so come back home
Swear to God if you don't come back girl like oh, oh, oh
This will be the heartbreak heard around the world

(This will be the heartbreak)
Seem stuck in the maze trying to find
Find my way back into your life
Dying for one, one night with you
Just one more chance and that I will do

'Cause I was thinking 'bout life, thinking 'bout truth
What can I do to make it up to you?
Thinking 'bout life, thinking 'bout time
Thinking like I'm losing my mind

You got me singing like oh, oh, oh
Never gonna find another love like you oh, oh, oh
I had another lover but she just won't do
So I can't take it, so come back home like ooh, oh, oh
Swear to God if you don't come back girl like oh, oh, oh
This will be the heartbreak heard around the world

I know why you're trippin'
I got to be honest, I ain't never felt quite like this
Anything you want, if I got it, you got it, baby
I don't wanna fight like this
I was thinking 'bout putting a ring on it (But it's too late)
I should've give you everything that you wanted, (Uh uh uh)
'Cause I ain't never gonna find a girl like you
And even with this auto-tuned you got me singing like oh, oh, oh
Like oh, oh, oh, oh

You got me singing like ooh, oh, oh
Never gonna find another love like you ooh, oh, oh
I had another lover but she just won't do
So I can't take it, so come back home
Swear to God if you don't come back girl like ooh, oh, oh
This will be the heartbreak heard around the world
This will be the heartbreak heard around the world
This will be the heartbreak heard around the world

This will be the heartbreak heard around the world
This will be the heartbreak heard around the world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Latimore's song "Around the World" tell the story of a person who is separated from their lover. The singer is stuck in a cab, unable to drive, and expresses their longing to be with their partner. They reminisce about the love they shared and the dreams they had together, now feeling lost and conflicted. The singer desperately wants their lover to come back home and fears that if they don't, it will be a heartbreak that resonates around the world.

The chorus emphasizes the uniqueness of their love and the inability to find another like it. They sing about having another lover, but realizing that this new love interest cannot compare or fulfill the void left by their previous partner. They plead for their lover to return, swearing that if they don't, it will result in a heartbreak that will be known globally.

In the bridge, the singer acknowledges the mistakes they have made in the relationship. They regret not giving their partner everything they wanted and think about putting a ring on it, but ultimately realize it may be too late. They acknowledge the depth of their feelings and declare that they will never find another person like their lover. The auto-tuned vocals add an emotional and melodic touch to the song, representing the singer's vulnerability and longing.

Line by Line Meaning

Hell of a night, 3:32 wishing that I was there with you
It was an amazing night, at 3:32, and I'm longing to be by your side.

I'm stuck in the cab, too hard to drive
I'm trapped in the taxi, too overwhelmed to take the wheel.

Yeah, I'm just trying to survive
Yes, I'm just attempting to get through this.

And I was thinking 'bout love, thinking 'bout us
I was contemplating love, reflecting on our relationship.

Living the dream that we dreamt up
Living the same dream that we envisioned together.

Now I was thinking 'bout life, thinking 'bout time
Now I'm pondering about life, reflecting on the passage of time.

Thinking like I'm losing my mind
Thinking as if I'm going crazy.

You got me singing like oh, oh, oh
You have me singing with joy and excitement.

Never gonna find another love like you oh, oh, oh
I will never find another love like you.

I had another lover but she just won't do
I had someone else, but she doesn't compare to you.

So I can't take it, so come back home
I can't handle it anymore, so please come back to me.

Swear to God if you don't come back girl like oh, oh, oh
I promise to God, if you don't return, it will be devastating.

This will be the heartbreak heard around the world
This heartbreak will have a profound impact worldwide.

Seem stuck in the maze trying to find
I feel trapped in a confusing situation, attempting to find a way out.

Find my way back into your life
Find a way to reenter your life.

Dying for one, one night with you
Longing for just one night spent with you.

Just one more chance and that I will do
If I get another opportunity, I will make things right.

'Cause I was thinking 'bout life, thinking 'bout truth
Because I was contemplating life, reflecting on what's real.

What can I do to make it up to you?
What actions can I take to make amends with you?

I was thinking 'bout life, thinking 'bout time
I was reflecting on life, contemplating the passing of time.

Thinking like I'm losing my mind
Thinking as if I'm going insane.

I know why you're trippin'
I understand why you're upset.

I got to be honest, I ain't never felt quite like this
I have to be honest, I've never felt this way before.

Anything you want, if I got it, you got it, baby
Anything you desire, if I possess it, it's yours, baby.

I don't wanna fight like this
I don't want to argue in this manner.

I was thinking 'bout putting a ring on it (But it's too late)
I was contemplating proposing to you, but now it's too late.

I should've give you everything that you wanted, (Uh uh uh)
I should have given you everything you desired.

'Cause I ain't never gonna find a girl like you
Because I will never find a girl like you again.

And even with this auto-tuned you got me singing like oh, oh, oh
Even with the use of auto-tune, you still have me singing joyfully.

Like oh, oh, oh, oh
Like expressing joy, excitement, or surprise.

You got me singing like ooh, oh, oh
You have me singing with deep emotion and longing.

Never gonna find another love like you ooh, oh, oh
I will never find another love like you.

This will be the heartbreak heard around the world
This heartbreak will have a profound impact worldwide.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JOHNTA AUSTIN, MARTIN JOHNSON, SHEY TAYLOR, FAHEEM NAJM

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