All Around The World
Lisa Stansfield;Ian Devaney;Andy Morris Lyrics


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I don't know where my baby is
But I'll find him, somewhere, somehow
I've got to let him know how much I care
I'll never give up looking for my baby

Been around the world and I, I, I
I can't find my baby
I don't know when, I don't know why
Why he's gone away
And I don't know where he can be, my baby
But I'm gonna find him

We had a quarrel and I let myself go
I said so many things, things he didn't know
And I was oh oh so bad
And I don't think he's comin' back, mm mm
He gave the reason, the reasons he should go
And he said things he hasn't said before
And he was oh oh so mad
And I don't think he's comin' back, comin' back

I did too much lyin', wasted too much time
Now I'm here a'cryin', I, I, I

Been around the world and I, I, I
I can't find my baby
I don't know when, I don't know why
Why he's gone away
And I don't know where he can be, my baby
But I'm gonna find him

So open hearted, he never did me wrong
I was the one, the weakest one of all
And now I'm oh oh so sad
And I don't think he's comin' back, comin' back

I did too much lyin', wasted too much time
Now I'm here a'cryin', I, I, I

Been around the world and I, I, I
I can't find my baby
I don't know when, I don't know why
Why he's gone away
And I don't know where he can be, my baby
But I'm gonna find him

Been around the world and I, I, I
I can't find my baby
I don't know when, I don't know why
Why he's gone away
And I don't know where he can be, my baby
But I'm gonna find him

I'm going to find him, my b-b-baby

I did too much lyin', wasted too much time
Now I'm here a'cryin', I, I, I

Been around the world and I, I, I
I can't find my baby
I don't know when, I don't know why
Why he's gone away
And I don't know where he can be, my baby
But I'm gonna find him

I've been around the world, lookin' for my baby
Been around the world, and I'm gonna
I'm gonna find him
Been around the world and I, I, I
I can't find my baby
I don't know when, I don't know why
Why he's gone away




And I don't know where he can be, my baby
But I'm gonna find him

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "All Around the World" tell a story of a woman searching for her lost love. She doesn't know where he is or why he left, but she is determined to find him and let him know how she feels. The first verse sets up the theme of the song, as the main character expresses her commitment to finding her missing lover. The second verse gives some insight into why he may have left, citing a previous argument where hurtful words were exchanged. The chorus repeats the sentiment of the first verse, emphasizing the singer's determination to find her lost love. The third verse reveals that the missing man was a good partner, and that the singer feels regretful for past actions that may have contributed to his departure.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know where my baby is
I am unsure of my baby's location


But I'll find him, somewhere, somehow
However, I am determined to locate him by any means necessary


I've got to let him know how much I care
I need to express my feelings of love and affection towards him


I'll never give up looking for my baby
I will persist in my search for my loved one, no matter how challenging it may be


Been around the world and I, I, I
I have travelled extensively but to no avail


I can't find my baby
I have been unable to locate my baby despite my efforts


I don't know when, I don't know why
I am unsure of the reasons for his departure or when he left


Why he's gone away
I am questioning the reasons for his departure


And I don't know where he can be, my baby
I am unaware of his whereabouts and feel helpless in my search


But I'm gonna find him
Despite my uncertainty, I am resolute in my determination to locate him


We had a quarrel and I let myself go
Our relationship was strained due to a dispute and I did not handle it well


I said so many things, things he didn't know
I made statements that were new to him and may have been hurtful


And I was oh oh so bad
I acted inappropriately and regret my behavior


And I don't think he's comin' back, mm mm
I am doubtful that he will ever return to me after our disagreement


He gave the reason, the reasons he should go
He expressed to me the reasons why he felt it necessary to leave


And he said things he hasn't said before
He made statements that were previously unheard of and may have been surprising


And he was oh oh so mad
He was upset and angry with me


And I don't think he's comin' back, comin' back
I believe he has no intention of returning to our relationship


I did too much lyin', wasted too much time
I regret my actions of dishonesty and the time I wasted not being truthful


Now I'm here a'cryin', I, I, I
I am emotional and upset to the point of tears


So open hearted, he never did me wrong
He was always kind and sincere towards me


I was the one, the weakest one of all
I was the one who was vulnerable and dependent in the relationship


And now I'm oh oh so sad
I am deeply upset and emotional about the situation


I'm gonna find him, my b-b-baby
I will find my baby and attempt to reconcile with him


Been around the world, lookin' from my baby
I have searched worldwide for my baby in my efforts to locate him


And I'm gonna find him
Having searched far and wide, I remain determined to locate him




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andy Morris, Ian Owen Devaney, Lisa Jane Stansfield

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