Hilton was … Read Full Bio ↴Ronnie Hilton (1926-2001) was an English popular singer.
Hilton was born Adrian Hill on 26th January 1926 in Hull. After various jobs, in 1948 he married Joan Conyer, who encouraged him to try professional singing. He won a competition in Leeds, and made a record in 1953, followed by "I Believe', which reached number two in the U.K. charts; Hilton became one of the most popular British singers of the 1950s. He had further hits with 'Vene Vidi Vice", 'Stars Shine in Your Eyes', 'The Yellow Rose of Texas', and 'Young and Foolish'. In 1956 his 'No Other Love' reached number one (holding Elvis Presley from that position for some weeks), and in 1959 he again reached number one with 'Wonder of You'. With the advent of the 1960s his popularity waned, although he did achieve a million seller in 1965 with 'A Windmill in Old Amsterdam'. He continued to perform in variety shows, although a stroke in 1976 held him back for a while. He died in Hailsham, East Sussex, on 21st July 2001.
Around the World
Ronnie Hilton Lyrics
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And I wanna see all those city lights
And I wanna do everything that I've been told
But I got to hurry up before I, I grow too old
I wanna take a trip around the world
And I wanna kiss all those pretty girls
And I wanna buy everything there to be sold
But I got to hurry up before I, I grow too old
And I hope that I'm forgiven before I'm gone
'Cause it's gonna take a lot of prayer to save my soul
And I got to hurry up before I grow too old
I said, I wanna take a trip around the world
And I wanna kiss all those pretty girls
And I wanna do everything that I've been told
But I got to hurry up before I, I grow too old
I'm gonna do a lot of things I know it's wrong
And I hope that I'm forgiven before I'm gone
'Cause it's gonna take a lot of prayer to bless my soul
And I got to hurry up before I, I grow too old
The lyrics to Ronnie Hilton's song "Around the World" express a sense of urgency and a desire for adventure. The singer wants to experience everything that life has to offer before it's too late. They want to go out dancing every night, see the city lights, take a trip around the world, and kiss all the pretty girls. Despite knowing that some of their actions may be wrong and that they may need to seek forgiveness, they are determined to make the most of their time before growing too old.
The song captures the feeling of wanderlust and the desire to live life to the fullest. It speaks to the fear of missing out, and the recognition that time is limited. The singer is willing to take risks and face the consequences in order to have the experiences they crave. The refrain "But I got to hurry up before I grow too old" emphasizes the urgency of their desires, and highlights the fleeting nature of life.
Overall, "Around the World" is a song that celebrates the pursuit of adventure and experiences. It captures a sense of restlessness and the desire to make the most of the time we have.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I wanna go out dancing every night
I have a strong desire to go out and dance every night
And I wanna see all those city lights
I want to experience the beauty of all the city lights in the world
And I wanna do everything that I've been told
I am interested in following the advice given to me and doing everything that is suggested to me
But I got to hurry up before I, I grow too old
I feel the need to travel and experience the world before I become too old to do so
I wanna take a trip around the world
I really want to travel around the world
And I wanna kiss all those pretty girls
I want to experience the beauty of all the women around the world
And I wanna buy everything there to be sold
I want to purchase all the things that are available for sale around the world
I'm gonna do a lot of things I know it's wrong
I am aware that some of the things I wish to do may not be ethical or morally right
And I hope that I'm forgiven before I'm gone
I hope to be absolved of any guilt or wrongdoing before my departure from life
'Cause it's gonna take a lot of prayer to save my soul
I understand that my actions may have consequences for my soul, and I will need to pray for forgiveness
I said, I wanna take a trip around the world
As I mentioned earlier, I truly desire to travel around the world
And I wanna kiss all those pretty girls
I want to experience the beauty of all the women around the world
And I wanna do everything that I've been told
Once again, I am interested in following the advice given to me and doing everything that is suggested to me
But I got to hurry up before I, I grow too old
I feel the need to travel and experience the world before I become too old to do so
I'm gonna do a lot of things I know it's wrong
As I mentioned earlier, I am aware that some of the things I wish to do may not be ethical or morally right
And I hope that I'm forgiven before I'm gone
Once again, I hope to be absolved of any guilt or wrongdoing before my departure from life
'Cause it's gonna take a lot of prayer to bless my soul
In addition, I know that I will need to pray for my soul to be blessed amidst my potentially questionable actions
And I got to hurry up before I, I grow too old
Lastly, I feel the need to travel and experience the world before I become too old to do so
Writer(s): Victor Young, Harold Adamson
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@joaotakanorijamjao1312
Wow...Great voice and Singer!
@skoot2u
Lovely singer,definately one of the best ever.
@TheGiantKillers
There's only four possible places on earth this beautiful woman could be. New York, London, Paris or.........................Newry?
@martinlee5604
This version clmbed higher in the UK Top 20 than the Bing Crosby and Gracie Fields versions, but they are all excellent.