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Around the World
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics


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All around the world, we could make time
Rompin' and a-stompin' 'cause I'm in my prime
Born in the North and sworn to entertain ya
'Cause I'm down for the state of Pennsylvania
I try not to whine, but I must warn ya
'Bout the motherfuckin' girls from California
Alabama baby said, "Hallelujah"
Good God, girl, I wish I knew ya

I know, I know for sure
That life is beautiful around the world
Well, I know, I know it's you
You say, "Hello" and then I say, "I do"

Come back, baby, 'cause I'd like to say
I've been around the world, back from Bombay
Fox hole love, pie in your face
Livin' in and out of a big fat suitcase
Bonafide ride, step aside, Mike Johnson
Yes, I could, in the woods of Wisconsin
Wake up the cake, it's a lake, she's kissin' me
As they do when they do in Sicily

I know, I know for sure
That life is beautiful around the world
Well, I know, I know it's you
You say, "Hello" and then I say, "I do"

Where you wanna go? Who you wanna be?
What you wanna do? Just come with me
Oh, I saw God and I saw the fountains
You and me, girl, sittin' in the Swiss mountains
Me, oh my, oh, me and Guy O
Freer than a bird 'cause we're rockin' Ohio
Around the world, I feel dutiful
Take a wife 'cause life is beautiful

I know, I know for sure
Ding, dang, dong, dong, ding, ding, dong, dong, ding, dang
Well, I know, I know it's you
Ding, dang, dong, dong, ding, ding, dong, dong, ding, dang
Mother Russia, do not suffer, I know you're bold enough
I've been around the world and I have seen your love
Well, I know, I know it's you
You say, "Hello" and then I say, "I do"

Overall Meaning

The Red Hot Chili Peppers' song "Around the World" is an energetic and exuberant ode to wanderlust and the pursuit of pleasure. The lyrics speak to a desire to explore and experience all that the world has to offer, whether it be through travel, romance, or simply letting loose and having a good time. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrical content, with lead singer Anthony Kiedis proclaiming "All around the world, we could make time / Rompin' and a-stompin' 'cause I'm in my prime."


Throughout the song, Kiedis name-checks various locations and regions, from his home state of Pennsylvania to the beaches of California and the mountains of Switzerland. Along the way, he encounters a range of characters, from "motherfucking girls from California" to a "Bonafide ride" named Mike Johnson. The chorus of the song serves as a declaration of the joy and beauty to be found in life, no matter where one goes or what adventures one undertakes.


One notable aspect of "Around the World" is its use of scat singing and onomatopoeic vocalizations, particularly in the bridge section where Kiedis repeatedly sings "ding, dang, dong, dong, ding, ding, dong, dong, ding, dang." This adds to the sense of playful spontaneity and improvisation that characterizes the track as a whole.


Overall, "Around the World" is a celebration of the wild and unpredictable nature of life, with its many highs and lows. It encourages listeners to embrace the journey and the experiences that come with it, no matter what obstacles may arise.


Line by Line Meaning

All around the world, we could make time
No matter where we are in the world, we can always find time to enjoy each other's company.


Rompin' and a-stompin' 'cause I'm in my prime
I'm feeling great and full of energy, ready to have fun and dance the night away.


Born in the North and sworn to entertain ya
I was born in the northern part of the United States and I'm committed to entertaining you.


'Cause I'm down for the state of Pennsylvania
I love the state of Pennsylvania and I'm happy to be from there.


I try not to whine, but I must warn ya
I don't want to complain, but I need to let you know about the difficult girls from California.


'Bout the motherfuckin' girls from California
I need to tell you about the troublesome girls from California.


Alabama baby said, "Hallelujah"
I met a girl from Alabama who exclaimed "Hallelujah" out of excitement or happiness.


Good God, girl, I wish I knew ya
I'm really interested in getting to know this girl better.


I know, I know for sure
I am confident and sure of my beliefs and feelings.


That life is beautiful around the world
Life is a beautiful experience that can be enjoyed no matter where we are in the world.


Well, I know, I know it's you
I know that you are the one for me.


You say, "Hello" and then I say, "I do"
Just a simple greeting from you is enough to make me fall in love with you.


Come back, baby, 'cause I'd like to say
I want you to come back to me so that I can express my feelings to you.


I've been around the world, back from Bombay
I've traveled far and wide, even to the city of Bombay and back.


Fox hole love, pie in your face
We have a playful and whimsical kind of love, like a game of hide-and-seek and a prank involving a pie in the face.


Livin' in and out of a big fat suitcase
My life involves a lot of traveling and living out of a suitcase, but it's worth it to see the beauty of the world.


Bonafide ride, step aside, Mike Johnson
I have a legitimate and impressive way of traveling and I'm asking Mike Johnson to move out of my way.


Yes, I could, in the woods of Wisconsin
I'm capable of having fun and finding adventure in even the most unexpected of places, like the woods of Wisconsin.


Wake up the cake, it's a lake, she's kissin' me
I wake up to find my girlfriend kissing me by a lake while someone else is preparing a cake.


As they do when they do in Sicily
The kiss we shared by the lake was passionate and reminiscent of the way people kiss in Sicily.


Where you wanna go? Who you wanna be?
Let's talk about where you want to travel and who you want to become in the future.


What you wanna do? Just come with me
Whatever your heart desires, just come with me and let's make it a reality.


Oh, I saw God and I saw the fountains
I had a spiritual experience and saw God, as well as beautiful fountains.


You and me, girl, sittin' in the Swiss mountains
Just you and me, sitting together in the exquisite beauty of the Swiss mountains.


Me, oh my, oh, me and Guy O
Guy O and I are having a great time together, full of excitement and adventure.


Freer than a bird 'cause we're rockin' Ohio
We feel free and unencumbered, like birds, because we are rocking out in Ohio.


Around the world, I feel dutiful
Traveling around the world makes me feel responsible and committed to experiencing everything the world has to offer.


Take a wife 'cause life is beautiful
Life is too beautiful to experience alone, so I want to find a partner and get married.


Ding, dang, dong, dong, ding, ding, dong, dong, ding, dang
These nonsensical words are just a playful addition to the song, adding to its overall vibe and energy.


Mother Russia, do not suffer, I know you're bold enough
To the country of Russia, I encourage you to be strong and not suffer. I know you have the boldness to overcome any challenges.


I've been around the world and I have seen your love
As someone who has traveled extensively, I have seen the love and beauty present in Russia.


You say, "Hello" and then I say, "I do"
Even just a simple greeting from you is enough to make me fall in love with you.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Michael Peter Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith

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LYRICS:

All Around The World
We could make time
Rompin and a stompin
Cause Im in my prime
Born in the north
And sworn to entertain ya
Cause Im down for
The state of Pennsylvania
I try not to whine
But I must warn ya
Bout the girls
From California
Alabama baby
Said hallelujah
Good God girl
I wish I knew ya

I know I know for sure
That life is beautiful Around The World
I know I know it's you
You say hello and then I say I do

Come back baby
Cause I'd like to say
Ive been Around The World
Back from Bombay
Fox hole love
Pie in your face
Living in and out
Of a big fat suitcase
Bonafide ride
Step aside my johnson
Yes I could
In the woods of Wisconsin
Wake up the cake
Its a lake shes kissin me
As they do when
When they do in Sicily

I know I know for sure
That life is beautiful Around The World
I know I know its you
You say hello and then I say I do

Where you want to go
Who you want to be
What you want to do
Just come with me
I saw god
And I saw the fountains
You and me girl
Sittin in the swiss mountains
Me oh my o
Me and guy o
Freer than a bird
Cause were rockin Ohio
Around The World
I feel dutiful
Take a wife
Cause life is beautiful

I know I know for sure
Ding ding dong dong ding ding dong dong ding ding
I know I know it's you
Ding ding dong dong ding ding dong dong ding ding

Mother Russia do not suffer
I know youre bold enough
Ive been Around The World
And I have seen your love
I know I know its you use



@DavidoMartinez

All around the world
We could make timerompin' and a stompin'
'Cause I'm in my prime
Born in the north and sworn to entertain ya
'Cause I'm down for the state of Pennsylvania
I try not to whineut I must warn ya
'Bout the girls from California
Alabama baby said hallelujah
Good god girl I wish I knew ya
I know I know for sure
That life is beautiful around the world
I know I know it's you
You say hello and then I say I do
Come back baby 'cause I'd like to say
I've been around the world back from bombay
Fox hole love pie in your face
Living in and out of a big fat suitcase
Bonafide ride step aside my Johnson
Yes I could in the woods of Wisconsin
Wake up the cake it's a lake she's kissin' me
As they do when they do in sicily

I know I know for sure
That life is beautiful around the world
I know I know it's you
You say hello and then I say I do
Where you want to go who you want to be
What you want to do just come with me
I saw god and I saw the fountains
You and me girl sittin' in the Swiss mountains
Me oh my o, me and guy o
Freer than a bird 'cause we're rockin' ohio
Around the world
I feel dutiful
Take a wife 'cause life is beautiful
I know I know for sure
Ding dang dong dong ding dang dong dong ding dang
I know I know its you
Ding dang dong dong ding dang dong dong ding dang
Mother Russia do not suffer
I know you're bold enough
I've been around the world And I have seen your love
I know I know it's you
You say hello then I say I do



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@arcanehornet

Fun fact about the ding dong bing bong part:

When the band first wrote this song they had the melody ready but still didn’t have the lyrics for the song, so instead of singing words, their plan was to use the ding-dongs until they had something else. When they finally did, they went back to the studio to record the song. Flea’s daughter heard the new version and, disappointed, told her dad she missed the ding-dongs, so the band decided to bring them back, albeit only for the last chorus.

@YurrWhat

I remember hearing The Black Keys do the same kind thing when they write a song. It was on the Joe Rogan podcast. I'm pretty sure most people use that for writing lyrics.

@rockreviews3576

@@YurrWhat it does help but I think some people just have it in their bones to write music and not have to do that.

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