Around The World
Red Hot Chili Peppers Revival 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 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
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

I feel dutiful
Take a wife
'Cause life is beautiful

I know I know for sure
I know I know it's you

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Around the World" by Red Hot Chili Peppers are all about travelling, experiencing life and having fun. The song's theme throughout is based on the idea that life is beautiful in every aspect no matter where we are in the world. The first verse is a declaration from the lead vocalist that he is in his prime and he will use this opportunity to explore the world. He proudly mentions that he is from the north and is sworn to entertain people, especially those from Pennsylvania. He then proceeds to warn people about the girls from California, stating the difficulties that come with them.


The second verse talks about the experiences he has had from Alabama to Bombay and even as he traveled across the world, he couldn't help but feel that life is beautiful. He speaks about meeting new people, experiencing different cultures, and having fun through travels in the woods of Wisconsin, enjoying a lake kiss like they do in Sicily, and freer than a bird while rocking in Ohio. He concludes the song by mentioning about his trip to Russia where he saw the immense love they have for their country and people.


Line by Line Meaning

All around the world
We are willing to travel everywhere


We could make time
We have the time to commit to this adventure


Rompin' and a stompin'
We will have a blast and party hard


'Cause I'm in my prime
Because I am in my best age and feeling amazing


Born in the north
I was born in the northern part of the United States


And sworn to entertain ya
Committed to making you laugh and have fun


'Cause I'm down for
Because I am eager and ready for


The state of Pennsylvania
Exploring and enjoying the state of Pennsylvania


I try not to whine
I attempt to avoid complaining


But I must warn ya
I need to alert you


'Bout the girls
Concerning the girls


From California
Specifically, the girls from California are worth mentioning


Alabama baby
A girl from Alabama


Said hallelujah
She exclaimed hallelujah to express her excitement


Good god girl
A compliment to the girl addressed


I wish I knew ya
I would like to get to know her more


I know I know for sure
I have full confidence that


That life is beautiful around the world
Life can be amazing and such travel is worth it


I know I know it's you
I know, without doubt, that it is you


You say hello and then I say I do
You express interest and I accept


Come back baby
Return to


'Cause I'd like to say
So that I may share


Back from Bombay
Returning from Bombay, India


Fox hole love
An affectionate term to describe loving during wartime


Pie in your face
A playful prank


Living in and out
Being both home and away


Of a big fat suitcase
The constant travel requires a large suitcase


Bonafide ride
An authentic experience


Step aside my Johnson
Excuse me while I do my thing


Yes I could
I am confident and able to achieve my goals


In the woods of Wisconsin
Exploring the natural beauty of Wisconsin


Wake up the cake
Waking up in the morning to a great day


It's a lake she's kissin' me
Kissing in a lake, as commonly done in Sicily


As they do when
As is customary in


When they do in Sicily
Describing Sicily's customs


Where you want to go
Asking where one desires to travel


Who you want to be
Asking who one wants to become


What you want to do
Asking what activities one wishes to participate in


Just come with me
Let's travel and explore together


I saw God
A realization of higher power


And I saw the fountains
Witnessing beauty and extravagance


You and me girl
Addressing and inviting a partner


Sittin' in the Swiss mountains
Enjoying the gorgeous Swiss mountainside


Me Oh My O
An exclamation of delight


Me and Guy O
Referring to a companion or friend


Freer than a bird
Feeling liberated, confident and adventurous


'Cause we're rockin' Ohio
Enjoying ourselves and having fun in Ohio


I feel dutiful
I have a sense of obligation


Take a wife
To choose a partner for marriage


'Cause life is beautiful
Because life is wonderful


Mother Russia do not suffer
A plea for Russia to not suffer


I know you're bold enough
I know you can handle anything


And I have seen your love
I have experienced Russia's love and beauty




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