All Around the World
The Jam
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Oi! All over the country, we want a new direction I said all over this land, we need a reaction Well there should be a youth explosion Inflate creation But something we can command What's the point in saying destroy? I want a new life for everywhere We want a direction, all over the country I said I want a reaction, all over this land You g-got to get up and move it, a youth explosion Because this is your last chance Can't dismiss what is gone before But there's foundations for us to explore I said All around the world I've been looking for a new All around the world I've been looking for a new Youth explosion A new direction, ooh-ooh We want a reaction, ooh-ooh Inflate creation Looking for new All around the world I've been looking for a new All around the world I've been looking for a new You know, all around the world I've been looking for a new All around the world I've been looking for a new New, new
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Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
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10 facts about this song
Band and Song Origin"All Around the World" is a song by the British band, The Jam. It was released in 1977 as a single along with the song "Carnaby Street."
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Chart RankingThe song peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's second top 40 hit by that time.
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Musical StyleThe band, The Jam, is often attributed to the punk rock and new wave genres. However, "All Around the World" is seen as a mix of punk and the mod revival - a subculture that originated in London in the late 1950s and peaked in the early to mid 1960s.
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Song LengthThe song is one of The Jam’s shorter songs, only lasting 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
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Band LineupDuring the time of the song’s release, The Jam consisted of three members - Paul Weller on vocals and guitar, Bruce Foxton on bass and backing vocals, and Rick Buckler on drums.
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ReceptionAlthough not as commercially successful as their other hits such as "Town Called Malice" or "Down In The Tube Station At Midnight," "All Around the World" still receives positive reviews for its energetic punk sound and catchy lyrics.
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Live PerformancesDespite its short length, "All Around the World" was often included in the setlists for Jam's live performances. This was because of its high energy which helped set an upbeat tempo for the shows.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics express the desire to spread love throughout the world, a common theme in many of The Jam's songs.
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Album AffiliationUnlike many of The Jam’s other songs, “All Around the World” did not appear on any of their original studio albums. However, it was included on the 1977-1982 compilation "Snap!" released in 1983.
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LegacyMore than forty years after its release, "All Around The World" remains a popular song among fans of The Jam and is still frequently played on classic rock and punk radio stations.
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