Around The World – English Lyrics

• By: Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Album: Californication

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a musical journey with Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Around The World," a vibrant exploration of global cultures and personal experiences. This energetic track is perfect for anyone looking to expand their horizons and appreciate the world's diverse beauty, blending funk-rock rhythms with a message of unity and adventure. Learn the language of travel and excitement through this iconic song.

[English]

All around the world, we could make time

Rompin' and a stompin' 'cause I'm in my prime

Born in the north and sworn to entertain ya

'Cause I'm down for the state of Pennsylvania

I try not to whine, but I must warn ya

'Bout the motherf-cking girls from California

Alabama baby said hallelujah

Good God girl, I wish I knew ya

I know, I know for sure

That life is beautiful around the world

...

I know, I know it's you

You say hello and then I say adieu

...

Come back baby 'cause I'd like to say

I've been around the world, back from Bombay

Fox hole love Pie in your face

Living in and out of a big fat suitcase

Bonafide ride step aside my Johnson

Yes, I could in the woods of Wisconsin

Wake up the cake, it's a lake she's kissin' me

As they do when they do in Sicily

I know, I know for sure

That life is beautiful around the world

I know, I know it's you

You say hello and then I say adieu

...

Where you wanna go, who you wanna be

What you wanna do, just come with me

I saw God and I saw the fountains

You and me girl sittin' in the Swiss mountains

Me oh my oh me and guy ho

Freer than a bird 'cause were rockin' Ohio

Around the world I feel dutiful

Take a wife 'cause life is beautiful

I know, I know for sure

Ding ding, dong dong, ding ding, dong dong, ding ding

I know, I know it's you

Ding ding, dong dong, ding ding, dong dong, ding ding

Mother Russia do not suffer

I know you're bold enough

I've been around the world

And I have seen your love

I know, I know it's you

You say hello and then I say adieu

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
prime /praɪm/ B1	adjective - of the best or most important quality
entertain /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/ A2	verb - to amuse or interest someone
warn /wɔːrn/ A2	verb - to make someone aware of a danger or problem
beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/ A1	adjective - very attractive
rompin' /ˈrɒmpɪn/ B2	verb - playing or moving energetically
stompin' /ˈstɒmpɪn/ B2	verb - to walk or dance with heavy, loud steps
sworn /swɔːrn/ B1	verb - to promise solemnly
hallelujah /ˌhælɪˈluːjə/ B1	exclamation - an expression of praise or joy
adieu /æˈdjuː/ B2	noun - a final farewell
bonafide /ˈbɒnəfaɪd/ C1	adjective - genuine or real
dutiful /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/ B2	adjective - showing a strong sense of duty
fountains /ˈfaʊntənz/ A2	noun - a structure that jets water into the air
mountains /ˈmaʊntənz/ A1	noun - a very large hill
suffer /ˈsʌfər/ A2	verb - to experience pain or distress
bold /boʊld/ A2	adjective - showing a willingness to take risks

Key Grammar Structures

• All around the world, we could make time

  ➔ Modal verb 'could' for possibility/suggestion

  ➔ The modal verb "**could**" indicates a possibility or a suggestion. In this sentence, it's suggesting the possibility of making time.

• Rompin' and a stompin' 'cause I'm in my prime

  ➔ Present continuous tense ('I'm rompin', 'I'm stompin') and subordinate clause with 'cause' (because) to express reason.

  ➔ The present continuous tense "**Rompin'** and stompin'" emphasizes an ongoing action. "**Cause**" is a colloquial form of 'because', explaining the reason for the action.

• Born in the north and sworn to entertain ya

  ➔ Past Participle ('born') and passive voice construction, followed by an infinitive phrase.

  ➔ The sentence uses the past participle "**born**" in a passive construction. "Sworn to entertain" is an infinitive phrase, indicating purpose.

• 'Cause I'm down for the state of Pennsylvania

  ➔ 'Cause (because) used as a conjunction, expressing reason, and the prepositional phrase "for the state of Pennsylvania".

  ➔ The use of "**cause**" (a colloquial form of 'because') to introduce the reason for an action. The prepositional phrase "for the state of Pennsylvania" functions as an object of the preposition.

• I try not to whine, but I must warn ya

  ➔ Infinitive phrase "to whine", coordinating conjunction "but", modal verb "must", and contracted form "ya" for 'you'.

  ➔ The phrase includes an infinitive "**to whine**", a coordinating conjunction "**but**" to connect contrasting ideas, the modal verb "**must**" for obligation, and a contracted form "**ya**" (you), adding to the informal tone.

• I know, I know for sure

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis, followed by the adverbial phrase "for sure".

  ➔ The repetition of "**I know, I know**" creates emphasis. "**For sure**" acts as an adverbial phrase, reinforcing the certainty.

• You say hello and then I say adieu

  ➔ Simple present tense, coordinating conjunction "and", and the word "adieu" (formal goodbye).

  ➔ This line uses the simple present tense to describe repeated actions. "**And**" connects two simple statements. "**Adieu**" is a formal way of saying goodbye.

• I've been around the world, back from Bombay

  ➔ Present perfect tense ('I've been'), followed by a prepositional phrase, and then another prepositional phrase.

  ➔ The present perfect "**I've been**" indicates an experience that continues up to the present. The phrases "**around the world**" and "**back from Bombay**" are prepositional phrases.

• Where you wanna go, who you wanna be

  ➔ Use of the contracted forms "wanna" and use of interrogative words "where" and "who"

  ➔ "**Wanna**" is a colloquial contraction of "want to". Using "**where**" and "**who**" establishes the beginning of interrogative sentences. The song uses informal language.

• I saw God and I saw the fountains

  ➔ Simple past tense, and the coordinating conjunction "and".

  ➔ The use of "**saw**" (past tense of see) describes an action in the past. The "**and**" connects two independent clauses, creating a compound sentence.