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Ray Conniff Lyrics


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I'd like to build the world a home
And furnish it with love
Grow apple trees and honey bees
And snow-white turtle doves

I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
I'd like to hold it in my arms
And keep it company

It's the real thing
What the world wants today
That's the way it will stay
With the real thing

It's the real thing
Won't you hear what I say?
What the world needs today
Is the real thing

I'd like to see the world for once
All standing hand in hand
And hear them echo through the hills
For peace throughout the land

It's the real thing

I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
A song of peace that echoes on
And never goes away

It's the real thing

I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
I like to hold it in my arm
And keep it company





It's the real thing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ray Conniff's song "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing" speak of a utopian vision where the world is a peaceful and harmonious place to live in. The singer imagines building a home for everyone and filling it with love, and supplying fresh produce from apple trees and honey from bees. The tranquil image of snow-white turtle doves flying around sets the tone for the entire piece.


The singer further wishes to teach the entire world to sing in perfect harmony, bringing each other together in amiable unison. He envisions holding the world in his arms, sheltering it as he teaches them to sing. As the song progress, the singer emphasizes that this vision is not a mere daydream, but rather something that the world needs today. The pursuit of the "real thing" of love, peace, and harmony is what will bring real change to the world.


The chorus of "It's the real thing" is a definitive statement that emphasizes the need for a world where everyone can stand together and enjoy peace and harmony. The lyrics are a call to arms for everyone, irrespective of differences in culture, race, and creed, to come together and strive for a world without conflict.


Line by Line Meaning

I'd like to build the world a home
I wish to create a warm and welcoming environment for everyone in the world.


And furnish it with love
In this place, love will be the foundation and essence of all that we do.


Grow apple trees and honey bees
Along with love, we will cultivate and nourish the gifts of nature, which sustain and enrich our lives.


And snow-white turtle doves
We will also appreciate and protect the beauty and freedom of all living creatures, including delicate and pure doves.


I'd like to teach the world to sing
My vision is to share the joy and power of music with all people on Earth, as it can transcend languages, cultures, and differences.


In perfect harmony
Through music, we can learn to listen to and blend our voices, feelings, and aspirations, and create a beautiful and unified sound.


I'd like to hold it in my arms
As a symbol of my deep care and concern for the world, I want to embrace it in a compassionate and supportive way.


And keep it company
I want to be there for the world, to share its joys and sorrows, and to help it overcome its challenges and achieve its dreams.


It's the real thing
My vision and message are authentic, sincere, and relevant to the hopes and needs of humanity.


What the world wants today
The world is seeking something that is positive, inspiring, and transformative, that can lift it up and make it better.


That's the way it will stay
This longing for a better world is not a passing fancy or trend, but a fundamental and enduring human desire.


Won't you hear what I say?
I am inviting you to listen to my message, to join me in this noble and worthwhile cause, and to make a difference in the world.


What the world needs today
The world requires something that can heal its wounds, unite its people, and restore its faith in itself and in the future.


Is the real thing
The solution to the world's problems lies not in illusions, deceptions, or superficialities, but in honesty, integrity, and authenticity.


I'd like to see the world for once
As a person who cares deeply about the world, I wish to see it in its true form, beyond the masks, stereotypes, and prejudices that often obscure our view.


All standing hand in hand
I long for a world where people can hold hands without fear, suspicion, or hostility, and where they can work together for the common good.


And hear them echo through the hills
I hope that our voices of peace, love, and unity can reverberate throughout the mountains and valleys of the world, reaching every corner and every heart.


For peace throughout the land
My ultimate goal is to create a world where peace prevails, where conflicts are resolved peacefully, and where all people can live in dignity, freedom, and harmony.


A song of peace that echoes on
The song that I want to teach the world is not just a catchy tune, but a timeless and universal message of hope, understanding, and nonviolence, that can inspire generations to come.


And never goes away
This song of peace will endure, because it speaks to the deepest and best aspirations of humanity, and because it is rooted in the essential goodness and beauty of life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIAM M BACKER, ROGER F. COOK, ROQUEL DAVIS, ROGER GREENAWAY

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