Zoom
The Commodores Lyrics


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I may be just a foolish dreamer
But I don't care
'Cause I know my happiness is waiting
Out there somewhere

I'm searching for that silver lining
Horizons that I've never seen
Oh, I'd like to take just a moment
And dream my dreams, oh dream my dream

Woah, woah, zoom, I'd like to fly far away, yeah
Where my mind can be fresh and clear
And I'd find the love that I long to see
Where everybody can be what they wanna be

Whoa, I like to greet the sun each mornin'
And walk amongst the stars at night
I'd like to know the taste of honey in my life
In my life
Well, I've shared so many pains
And I played so many games
Ah, but everyone finds the right way
Somehow, some way, some day

Woah, zoom, I'd like to fly far away from here
Where my mind can see fresh and clear
And I'll find the love that I long to see
People can be what they wanna be
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh I wish the world were truly happy
Living as one
I wish the word they call freedom
Someday would come, someday would come

Woah, zoom, I'd like to fly far away from here
Where my mind, can be fresh and clear
And I'd find the love that I long to see
Everybody can be what they wanna be

Hey baby
Woo
Ah, zoom, zoom baby, I'd like to fly away
Well I like to fly away, zoom, zoom, well I like to fly away, zoom

Zoom baby, I like to fly away (zoom, zoom)
Well I like to fly away, zoom, zoom, well I like to fly away, zoom
Zoom, baby, I like to fly away
Well I like to fly away, zoom, zoom, well I like to fly away, zoom
Zoom, I, zoom zoom




You and me baby, wild and free
Don't you wanna go, don't you wanna go

Overall Meaning

The Commodores' "Zoom" is a song that expresses the desire to escape from current circumstances and search for happiness elsewhere. The singer acknowledges the possibility that he may be a foolish dreamer but chooses to still believe that happiness is waiting for him. He yearns to find something new, a silver lining, and expand his horizons. The singer expresses the desire to break free from the limitations of his present life and to explore the world where he can be himself and find love. He dreams of walking amongst the stars at night and finding the taste of honey in his life. The singer wishes the world could truly be happy and free, and imagines a world where people are allowed to be themselves.


The song's hook, "zoom," is a metaphor for the act of flying away and escaping, which represents the desire for freedom and exploration. The song encourages listeners to embrace their dreams and not be afraid of taking risks to achieve them.


"Zoom" was released in 1977 and was one of the few Commodores songs that Lionel Richie did not write. Instead, it was written by Ronald LaPread, who played the bass guitar in the band. LaPread has said that he was inspired to write "Zoom" after being stuck in a hotel room for three days with nothing to do.


Line by Line Meaning

I may be just a foolish dreamer
I acknowledge that some people may consider my dreams to be foolish, but I am not bothered by that.


But I don't care
I am willing to pursue my dreams and happiness even if others do not support me.


'Cause I know my happiness is waiting
I believe that there is happiness and fulfillment waiting for me out there.


Out there somewhere
I am not sure where exactly my happiness is, but I know it is out there somewhere.


I'm searching for that silver lining
I am looking for something positive or hopeful in a difficult situation.


Horizons that I've never seen
I want to explore new possibilities and experiences that I have never encountered before.


Oh, I'd like to take just a moment
I wish I could have a brief period of time to myself.


And dream my dreams, oh dream my dream
During that time alone, I would like to indulge in and focus on my own desires and aspirations.


Woah, woah, zoom, I'd like to fly far away, yeah
I want to travel to a place far away from my current environment and circumstances.


Where my mind can be fresh and clear
I am seeking a place where my mind can feel unencumbered and free from distractions and negative influences.


And I'd find the love that I long to see
I am hopeful that I will find the love and connection that I have been searching for.


Where everybody can be what they wanna be
I am seeking a place where individuals have the freedom to live and express themselves without limitations or constraints.


Whoa, I like to greet the sun each mornin'
I want to wake up every morning and start my day on a positive and optimistic note.


And walk amongst the stars at night
I desire to experience the beauty and serenity of the night sky.


I'd like to know the taste of honey in my life
I want to experience the sweetness of life and all the good things it has to offer.


Well, I've shared so many pains
I have endured many hardships and sufferings throughout my life.


And I played so many games
I have also engaged in many different activities and experiences for better or for worse.


Ah, but everyone finds the right way
I believe that every person has their own journey and eventually finds the right path for themselves.


Somehow, some way, some day
It may not happen immediately, but I am optimistic that I will eventually find my path and live a fulfilling life.


Ooh I wish the world were truly happy
I have a deep desire for happiness and contentment to permeate throughout the world.


Living as one
I envision a world where individuals live and work together in harmony and unity.


I wish the word they call freedom
I want true freedom from oppression and inequality for all people.


Someday would come, someday would come
I am hopeful that someday the world will achieve true freedom and happiness for all.


Hey baby
A term of endearment or familiarity directed at someone, possibly a partner or love interest.


Woo
An interjection used to express excitement or enthusiasm.


Zoom, zoom baby, I'd like to fly away
I am expressing my desire to escape and go on an adventure or journey.


Well I like to fly away, zoom, zoom, well I like to fly away, zoom
I reiterate my desire to leave my current circumstances and go on a journey.


Zoom baby, I like to fly away (zoom, zoom)
I repeat my desire to go on an adventure or journey, expressed in a playful or flirtatious tone.


Zoom, I, zoom zoom
I am excited about the prospect of going on a journey or adventure.


You and me baby, wild and free
I am inviting someone to come with me on a journey of adventure and excitement.


Don't you wanna go, don't you wanna go
I am actively trying to convince someone to join me on an adventure or journey.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONALD LAPREAD, LIONEL RICHIE

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