A Whole New World
The Olivers Lyrics


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I saw a blind man,
He was a kind man,
Helping a fellow along,
One could not see,
One could not walk,
But they both were humming this song;

When you're smiling, When you're smiling,
The whole world smiles with you,
When you're laughing, When you're laughing,
The sun comes shining through,
But when you're crying you bring on the rain,
So stop your sighing be happy again,
Keep on smiling 'cause when you're smiling,
The whole world smiles with you.

I used to worry,
I used to hurry,
Each time it started to rain,
Now I see light,
Learned wrong from right,
And you'll never hear me complain;

When you're smiling, When you're smiling,
The whole world smiles with you,
When you're laughing, When you're laughing,
The sun comes shining through,
But when you're crying you bring on the rain,




So stop your sighing be happy again,
Keep on smiling 'cause when you're smiling,

Overall Meaning

The whole world smiles with you.


The lyrics to The Olivers' "A Whole New World" are mostly an adaptation of the classic tune "When You're Smiling" by Larry Shay, Mark Fisher, and Joe Goodwin. The song is about the power of positivity and optimism, even in the face of adversity. The first verse paints a picture of a blind man helping another person who is unable to walk, both of them humming the song. This emphasizes the idea that even when life is tough, one can find happiness by helping others and maintaining a positive outlook.


The second verse speaks to personal growth and development, with the singer stating that they used to worry and hurry during rainy days. However, they have since learned to see the light and understand right from wrong, and they never complain. This demonstrates the idea that it's possible to improve oneself and one's mindset, leading to a happier life.


Overall, "A Whole New World" encourages listeners to smile, laugh, and stay positive, as this can have a ripple effect on the world around them.


Line by Line Meaning

I saw a blind man,
I observed a visually-impaired gentleman,


He was a kind man,
He displayed benevolent attributes,


Helping a fellow along,
Assisting another person on his journey,


One could not see,
The former person had limited visual perception,


One could not walk,
The latter person had difficulty ambulating,


But they both were humming this song;
Nonetheless, they maintained euphoria by humming a particular tune,


When you're smiling, When you're smiling,
The physical act of exhibiting a grin,


The whole world smiles with you,
Has a tendency to result in a globalized reaction by others,


When you're laughing, When you're laughing,
The act of releasing an audible sound of humor,


The sun comes shining through,
Tends to bring about feelings of positivity and clear-headedness,


But when you're crying you bring on the rain,
However, when displaying tears it tends to produce less than ideal outcomes,


So stop your sighing be happy again,
Consequently, shift your mentality and appreciate the present moment,


Keep on smiling 'cause when you're smiling,
In continuation, sustain feelings of gladness through actions of smiling,


The whole world smiles with you.
And consequential effects of joy will continue to ripple outward in society.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOE GOODWIN, LARRY SHAY, MARK FISHER

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