The Rippingtons are a contemporary jazz group, often considered Smooth Jazz… Read Full Bio ↴The Rippingtons are a contemporary jazz group, often considered Smooth Jazz. Formed in 1986 by guitarist and band leader Russ Freeman (not to be confused with the jazz pianist of the same name), their career has, so far, now spanned more than two decades. In the early to mid '90s they were more of a jazz/rock instrumental band, but since 1999 they have developed into more Smooth Jazz. Many of their songs have also been played during The Weather Channel's local forecast segments.

* Russ Freeman — guitars, keyboards, and programming
* Dave Karasony — drums
* Bill Heller — keyboards
* Kim Stone — bass
* Scott Breadman — percussion
* Eric Marienthal — saxophone

Past members have included Jeff Kashiwa, Brandon Fields, David Benoit, Tony Morales, Mark Portmann, Kenny G, and Steve Reid.

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If I Owned The World
Rippingtons Lyrics

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If the midnight sky and the stars were mine,
From the rolling sea
To the mountains high
If I owned the word and if I could choose
I would give it all away,
Only to be with you.

Girl, my heart has found a home where it belongs

Your loving gives me strength to carry on
You?re all I need
One touch from you my soul if free

If the midnight sky and the stars were mine,
From the rolling sea
To the mountains high
If I owned the word and if I could choose
I would give it all away,
Only to be with you.

Oh, Girl anywhere you are I want to be,
You opened up my eyes now I can see
A better place were I could see the smile upon your face
And it only gets better with the passing of time
With you in my arms
I know that the world is mine, mine

If the midnight sky and the stars were mine,
From the rolling sea
To the mountains high
If I owned the word and if I could choose
I would give it all away,
If only you would stay,

I?d give it all away,
Only to be with you., Oh,

Overall Meaning

The Rippingtons' song "If I Owned The World" expresses the vastness of a love that transcends material possessions. The lyrics express a willingness to give up everything, including the beauty of nature, and to give it all away just to be with the one he loves. The song talks about how being with this person fills him with energy to keep going and gives him a sense of belonging.

The singer talks about his lover as his home and says that her love shows him the way forward. He describes her as all he needs, and with her in his arms, he feels like the world is his. The lyrics paint a picture of a love that conquers all, and the singer is willing to give up everything to be with her.

The song is a testament to the power of love and how it can move mountains and calm the raging sea. It is a reminder that in this world, the most valuable thing we can have is love.

Line by Line Meaning

If the midnight sky and the stars were mine,
If I were in control of the heavens and the universe above,

From the rolling sea
To the ocean that never stops moving and churning,

To the mountains high
To the peaks that reach towards the sky,

If I owned the word and if I could choose
If I were in charge of the world and had the power to decide,

I would give it all away,
I would be willing to relinquish everything,

Only to be with you.
Just to be in your presence and feel your love,

Girl, my heart has found a home where it belongs
My heart feels at peace and complete with you,

Your loving gives me strength to carry on
Your love empowers me and provides me with endurance,

You?re all I need
I require nothing else besides you,

One touch from you my soul is free
Your touch sets my soul at liberty,

Oh, Girl anywhere you are I want to be,
I want to be with you regardless of your location,