Around The World – English Lyrics

• By: A Touch Of Class, ATC
• Album: Planet Pop

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the infectious rhythm of "Around The World" by ATC! This Eurodance classic is not just a catchy tune; its simple yet evocative English lyrics, combined with a universally understood chorus, make it an excellent entry point for English language learners. Discover how the song's 'around the world' message of music and good vibes can enrich your vocabulary and understanding of English expressions in a fun and memorable way.

[English]

The kisses of the sun

Were sweet, I didn't blink

I let it in my eyes

Like an exotic drink

The radio playing songs

That I have never heard

I don't know what to say

Oh, not another word, just

La la la la la, it goes around the world, just

La la la la la, it's all around the world, just

La la la la la, and everybody's singin'

La la la la la, and now the bells are ringin'

La la la la la la la la la la la la

La la la la la la la la la la la la

La la la la la la la la la la la la

La la la la la la la la la la la la

Inside an empty room

My inspiration flows

Can't wait to hear the tune

Around my head it goes

The magic melody

You want to sing with me

Just la la la la la

The music is the key

And now the night is gone

Still it goes on and on

So deep inside of me

I long to set it free

I don't know what to do

Just can't explain to you

I don't know what to say

Oh, not another word, just

La la la la la, it goes around the world, just

La la la la la, it's all around the world, just

La la la la la, and everybody's singin'

La la la la la, and now the bells are ringin'

La la la la la la la la la la la la

La la la la la la la la la la la la

La la la la la la la la la la la la

La la la la la la la la la la la la

(The kisses of the sun)

Around, around, around, around

Around, around, around the world

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
kiss /kɪs/ A2	noun - a touch with the lips as a sign of affection
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that gives light and heat to the Earth
sweet /swiːt/ A2	adjective - having a pleasant taste; pleasant or kind
blink /blɪŋk/ B1	verb - to close and open the eyes quickly
exotic /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ B2	adjective - strikingly unusual or different, especially because it is from a foreign land
drink /drɪŋk/ A2	noun - a liquid that can be swallowed as a refreshment verb - to ingest liquid
radio /ˈreɪ.di.oʊ/ A2	noun - a device that receives broadcast sound signals
song /sɒŋ/ A1	noun - a short piece of music with words
world /wɜːld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features
everybody /ˈevriˌbɒdi/ A2	pronoun - all people
bell /bɛl/ A1	noun - a hollow metal object that makes a ringing sound when struck
ring /rɪŋ/ A2	verb - to produce a clear resonant sound
empty /ˈemp.ti/ A2	adjective - containing nothing; not filled
room /ruːm/ A1	noun - an enclosed space within a building
inspiration /ˌɪn.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən/ B2	noun - the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something
flow /floʊ/ B1	verb - to move smoothly in a continuous stream
melody /ˈmel.ə.di/ B2	noun - a sequence of notes that is musically satisfying
magic /ˈmædʒ.ɪk/ B1	noun - the use of supernatural powers to influence events adjective - wonderful or astonishing in a way that seems impossible
music /ˈmjuz.ɪk/ A2	noun - the art of arranging sounds in time to produce a composition
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
deep /diːp/ B1	adjective - extending far down from the top or surface
long /lɒŋ/ A2	verb - to wish for something that is absent adjective - measuring a great distance from end to end

Key Grammar Structures

• The kisses **of** the sun

  ➔ Prepositional phrase of possession (of‑phrase)

  ➔ "of" introduces a prepositional phrase that shows whose kisses they are.

• I **let** it **in** my eyes

  ➔ Verb + object + prepositional phrase of place

  ➔ "let" is the main verb, "it" is the direct object, and "in my eyes" tells where.

• I **don't** know **what** to say

  ➔ Negative present simple + infinitive clause as object

  ➔ "don't" marks negation; "what to say" is an infinitive clause functioning as the object of "know".

• **Can't** wait to hear the tune

  ➔ Elliptical clause with modal verb (subject omitted)

  ➔ "Can't" is short for "cannot"; the subject "I" is understood, and "wait" is the main verb.

• Just **can't** explain to you

  ➔ Modal verb in negative form + bare infinitive (ellipsis of subject)

  ➔ "can't" = "cannot"; the verb "explain" follows directly without "to", and the hidden subject is "I".

• The music **is** the key

  ➔ Linking verb + predicate nominative

  ➔ "is" links the subject "the music" with the noun "key" that describes it.

• I **long** to set it free

  ➔ Verb of desire + infinitive complement

  ➔ "long" expresses desire; it is followed by the infinitive "to set" which shows the intended action.

• And now the bells **are ringing**

  ➔ Present continuous (be + -ing) for ongoing action

  ➔ "are" is the present form of "be" and "ringing" is the present participle, together they show that the ringing is happening now.

• Around, around, **around** the world

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis (stylistic device)

  ➔ "around" is repeated three times to stress the idea of circling the globe.