Neil Sedaka (born 13 March 1939 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American pop s… Read Full Bio ↴Neil Sedaka (born 13 March 1939 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American pop singer, pianist, and songwriter often associated with the Brill Building era of songwriting. He teamed up with Howard Greenfield to write many major hit songs for himself and others.

Sedaka wrote his 1959 hit "Oh! Carol" about his then-girlfriend, Carol Klein, later to become Carole King. In 1963, King released a humorous answer entitled "Oh Neil".

The Laughter In the Rain Songfacts says Sedaka's hits dried up when The Beatles arrived, but then he teamed up with the lyricist Philip Cody and had a a number 1 hit with "Laughter In The Rain." It re-ignited Sedaka's career and he had 6 more Top-40 hits in America by 1977.

Sedaka's voice is in the tenor range.

My Son and I
Neil Sedaka Lyrics

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Rome may have its Coliseum,
And London Bridge may have its view.
While others travel far,
I'm staying where you are.
I found my world in you.

Let them waltz in gay Vienna,
Or see the sites of old Peru.

Let others cross the sea;
Those things are not for me.
I found my world in you.

I hear them sing of Paris in the spring,
Of ski trails on the Alpine snow.
I hear them talk of autumn, in New York.
It may be fun, but I don't care to go.

There's one place where I'll be happy,
Where all my wishes will come true.
I'd rather settle down,
Right here, in our home town.
I found my world in you.

I hear them sing of Paris in the spring,
Of ski trails on the Alpine snow.
I hear them talk of autumn, in New York.
It may be fun but I don't care to go.

There's one place where I'll be happy,
Where all my wishes will come true.
I'd rather settle down,

Right here, in our home town.
I found my world in you.

Overall Meaning

In Neil Sedaka’s “I Found My World in You,” the lyrics convey a sense of contentment and a feeling of finding one’s truest happiness in being with the person they love. The singer compares their own world to the grandeur of Rome’s Colosseum and the picturesque view of London Bridge, highlighting the incredible experiences others may have when they travel the world. However, for the singer, all of these worldly possessions pale in comparison to the love and comfort they find in their partner. This idea is reinforced throughout the song, as the singer mentions various destinations around the world and why they don’t compare to “settling down” in their home town with their lover.

The lyrics speak to the idea that one can travel the world and see a multitude of beautiful and awe-inspiring things, but at the end of the day, nothing can compare to the feeling of being with the person you love. The line “I found my world in you” is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the idea that love can create a world all on its own - one that is full of wonder, joy, and contentment.

Overall, the lyrics to “I Found My World in You” are a testament to the power of love and the enduring happiness it can bring.

Line by Line Meaning

Rome may have its Coliseum,
Although Rome boasts of its Coliseum,

And London Bridge may have its view.
And London Bridge may have a picturesque view.

While others travel far,
While others travel long distances,

I'm staying where you are.
I choose to stay where you are.

I found my world in you.
I've found that my happiness and contentment lie within you.

Let them waltz in gay Vienna,
Let others dance in Vienna,

Or see the sites of old Peru.
Or visit the ancient sites of Peru.

Let others cross the sea;
Let others travel across the sea;

Those things are not for me.
However, those things do not interest me.

I hear them sing of Paris in the spring,
I hear them talk about Paris in the spring,

Of ski trails on the Alpine snow.
Or ski through the snowy Alps.

I hear them talk of autumn, in New York.
I hear them talk about autumn in New York.

It may be fun, but I don't care to go.
Even though it might be enjoyable, it doesn't appeal to me.

There's one place where I'll be happy,
There is one place where I will find happiness,

Where all my wishes will come true.
Where everything I could wish for will be fulfilled.

I'd rather settle down,
I would prefer to settle down,

Right here, in our home town.
Exactly here, in our hometown.

I found my world in you.
I have discovered that my entire world revolves around you.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, NEIL SEDAKA

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@conners1010

5y↑1

16/09/19 thank you! me and shug (me dad). sat here listening to this. 30 years odd on. still going strong.

Dont ever delete this :)

@conners1010

08/10/22
Checking in. X

@scotswoodandthegreatnorthe8561

9y↑3

I thought It was very good and straight from the heart, and you could tell it meant something to you personally, you did the best thing getting rid of the negative feedback, keep it up, we are all listening to you, and If we see that guy up again, may I suggest you do the same as the rest of us have done, and Block Him, take care and all the best, and please do not remove this as It should stay for people with real taste in music can continue to enjoy the gift you have been blessed with.

@creativeholidays2112

9y↑1

+Scotswood And The Great North East Here Here We Are Totally with you, we are having a tribute night, and would love for you to do it, we will be In touch.