It spent two weeks at #1 on the UK singles chart in November 1989 and reaching the top in 11 other countries. In January 1990, it peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 but is the second single by a white female singer to top the Billboard R&B chart after Teena Marie's "Ooo La La La" achieved this feat for the first time in 1988. The track also topped the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, and reached #7 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
The song was later recorded by Stansfield with popular R&B artist Barry White and featured on his compilation album, The Ultimate Collection. A music video was also filmed.
This song was interpolated on the single, "Been Around the World" from the Puff Daddy album No Way Out and the version of "Girl You Know It's True" by Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch of Irish boy band Boyzone.
The song was also sampled by the late R&B singer Aaliyah in "Where Could He Be" which was released in 2005.
In 2006, the song was covered by Thomas Anders for his swing album, Songs Forever.
All around
Lisa Stansfield Lyrics
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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
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
The song "All Around the World" by Lisa Stansfield is about a woman who has lost her lover and is determined to find him. She has been searching all over the world for him, but he is nowhere to be found. She regrets the quarrel that led to their separation and laments about how much she misses him. The woman acknowledges that she made mistakes in their relationship, and she wishes that she could turn back time and undo them.
The chorus repeats several times throughout the song, emphasizing the woman's persistent search for her lost love. She is optimistic that she will eventually find him and let him know how much she cares about him. The lyrics are emotional and heartfelt, expressing the pain of lost love and the hope of rekindling the relationship.
Overall, "All Around the World" is a poignant and relatable song that conveys the universal experience of longing for a lost love. It captures the emotions of heartbreak and hopefulness that come with searching for someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know where my baby is
I am unsure of the current whereabouts of my significant other
But I'll find him, somewhere, somehow
I am determined to locate him, no matter what it takes
I've got to let him know how much I care
I need to express my feelings of affection towards him
I'll never give up looking for my baby
I will persist in my search for him, without giving up hope
Been around the world and I, I, I
I have travelled extensively, but to no avail
I can't find my baby
Despite my efforts, I have yet to locate my significant other
I don't know when, I don't know why
I am unsure of the exact reason and time of his departure
Why he's gone away
I am uncertain as to the reason behind his departure
And I don't know where he can be, my baby
I am completely clueless as to his location
But I'm gonna find him
Regardless, I intend to locate him eventually
We had a quarrel and I let myself go
Our fight caused me to act impulsively and recklessly
I said so many things, things he didn't know
During our argument, I revealed previously undisclosed information
And I was oh oh so bad
My behavior was inexcusable
And I don't think he's comin' back, mm mm
I am doubtful that he will return to me
He gave the reason, the reasons he should go
He provided me with an explanation as to why he needed to leave
And he said so many things he never said before
During his explanation, he revealed previously undisclosed information
And he was oh oh so mad
He was very angry with me
And I don't think he's comin', comin' back
I highly doubt that he will return to me
I did too much lyin', wasted too much time,
I have been dishonest and unproductive
Now I'm here a'cryin', I, I, I
As a result, I am extremely upset
So open hearted, he never did me wrong
He was always kind and compassionate towards me
I was the one, the weakest one of all
I was the more vulnerable and fragile member in our relationship
And now I'm oh oh so sad
I am currently very unhappy
I'm gonna find him, my baby
I am determined to locate my significant other
I've been around the world, lookin' from my baby
I have searched the entire world for him
And I'm gonna
I will not give up until I find him
I'm gonna find him
I am resolute and confident that I will locate him
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andy Morris, Ian Owen Devaney, Lisa Jane Stansfield
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@robertaeveritt-witts1998
My dad produced this song, to see it’s had 57 million views is just amazing! So proud ❤️❤️
@renegaderunner332
Your dad had good taste!
@adamflax2012
Gorgeous production...dad did it up lovely🔥
@AnsweritsMom
Respect to your pops
@jackiehoughton9727
Awesome 💜
@lyricandrelltaylor4985
One of my favorite songs hands 🙌🏾 down to your dad
@ramlonghorn6237
Been around the internet, and I I I, I cant find good shit like this anymore.
@topwreckfleece6160
LMAO!!
@stevies6251
Jeff Ament 😂😂😂😂
@80KLady
🤣🤣🤣