Zoom
Lionel Richie/The Commodores Lyrics


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Whoa, I like to greet the sun each mornin'
And walk amongst the stars at night
I'd like to know the taste of honey in my life
In my life

Well, I've shared so many pains
And I played so many games
Ah, but everyone finds the right way
Somehow, some way, some day

Whoa, zoom, I'd like to fly far away from here
Where my mind can see fresh and clear
And I'll find the love that I long to see
People can be what they wanna be

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Whoa, ho, I wish the world were truly happy
Living as one
I wish the world they call Freedom
Someday would come, some day would come

Whoa, zoom, I'd like to fly far away from here
Where my mind can see fresh and clear
And I'll find the love that I long to see
Everybody can be what they wanna be
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, hey, baby

Woo

(I-I-I-I) Zoom-zoom (Baby)
I'd like to away (Well, I'd like to fly away)
Zoom-zoom (Well, I'd like to fly away)
Zoom-zoom (Baby)
I'd like to away (Well, I'd like to fly away)
Zoom-zoom (Well, I'd like to fly away)

Zoom-zoom (Baby)
I'd like to away (Well, I'd like to fly away)
Zoom-zoom (Well, I'd like to fly away)
Zoom-zoom (Baby)

Zoom (I-I-I-I-I)




(Ey) Zoom-zoom (Baby, yeah)
Zoom (You and me, baby)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lionel Richie's "Zoom" speak of the desire to escape the mundane realities of life and seek a higher sense of existence. The opening lines talk about the natural beauty of the world, as the singer expresses his desire to greet the sun each morning and walk amongst the stars at night. These lines give way to the chorus, where he speaks of wanting to "fly far away from here" and see the world with fresh clarity. He longs to find the love he desires and for people to be able to live and be whatever they choose to be. The final verse wishes for a world that is truly happy and living as one, with freedom for all.


Line by Line Meaning

Whoa, I like to greet the sun each mornin'
I enjoy starting my day early and witnessing the beauty of dawn


And walk amongst the stars at night
I like to spend my nights exploring the wonders of the universe and feeling inspired


I'd like to know the taste of honey in my life
I desire experiencing the sweetness and richness of life


In my life
As a personal goal or wish for myself


Well, I've shared so many pains
I've experienced a lot of emotional and physical suffering in my life


And I played so many games
I've participated in various activities and situations, possibly with ulterior motives


Ah, but everyone finds the right way
Despite challenges and failures, everyone discovers their own path to success and happiness


Somehow, some way, some day
It will happen, eventually


Whoa, zoom, I'd like to fly far away from here
I desire escaping my current situation and finding a better perspective


Where my mind can see fresh and clear
Where I can think clearly and without distractions


And I'll find the love that I long to see
I hope to come across the affection and care that I deeply crave


People can be what they wanna be
Everyone has the potential to become the best version of themselves, fulfilling their dreams


Whoa, ho, I wish the world were truly happy
I yearn for universal happiness and peace


Living as one
Everyone being united and in harmony with each other, disregarding differences


I wish the world they call Freedom
I desire a world where true freedom exists, without oppression or restrictions


Someday would come, some day would come
I hope and believe that one day, these changes will come to reality


Zoom (I-I-I-I-I)
Expressing a sudden, energetic movement or escape


Zoom-zoom (Baby, yeah)
Repeating the previous action, with added enthusiasm


Zoom (You and me, baby)
Including someone else in the previously mentioned experience




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ronald Lapread, Lionel Richie

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