“All Around the World” is a song by Justin Bieber from his third studio album, Believe, featuring Ludacris. The song leaked on May 27, 2012 by BlakMusicFirst, a few days before the release of Believe which released on June 4, 2012. It was released as a promotional single on February 26, 2013.
Background[]
Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, explained the collaboration to MTV News. "We played 'All Around the World,' and we were like, 'Who would make sense?' And Justin's like, 'Luda would kill it.'"[2]
Composition[]
The intro track "All Around The World" is a "dubsteppy"[3] synth-pop[4] and Eurodance song[5]. According to Billboard the song's "breathy vocals swirl around a beat that pierces the listener on first contact."[6]
Music video[]
The song's music video highlights Justin Bieber's Believe Tour, featuring concert footage, screaming fans and images of various iconic international landmarks, including Egyptian pyramids, the Taj Mahal in India, London's Big Ben and the Roman Colosseum. We also see Ludacris join Justin for a performance of the song at New York City's Apollo Theater.
Performances[]
Date | Event | City | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
May 30, 2012 | Justin Bieber live i Oslo | Oslo | |
May 31, 2012 | Live@Home | Paris | |
June 2, 2012 | Believe Party | Milan | Acoustic |
June 8, 2012 | BILD Meets Justin Bieber | Berlin | Acoustic |
June 9, 2012 | Summertime Ball 2012 | London | |
June 10, 2012 | London Live | ||
June 11, 2012 | México Suena Justin Bieber | Mexico City | |
June 15, 2012 | The Today Show | New York City | |
June 17, 2012 | MuchMusic Video Awards | Toronto | |
June 18, 2012 | Justin Bieber: All Around the World - Presented by Macy's | New York City | (with Ludacris) |
July 11, 2012 | Mezamashi Live | Odaiba | |
July 14, 2012 | MTV World Stage: Live in Malaysia 2012 | Kuala Lumpur | |
July 17, 2012 | Justin Bieber: ‘Believe’ – Live + Intimate | Sydney | Acoustic |
July 18, 2012 | Sunrise | Acoustic | |
July 19, 2012 | Acoustic Live! | Auckland | Acoustic |
September 11, 2012 | The Squaire | Frankfurt | Acoustic |
September 12, 2012 | Radio 1's Teen Awards 2012 | London | Acoustic |
Tour | Date | Performances |
---|---|---|
Believe Tour | 2012-2013 (All dates) | 162 |
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1: Justin Bieber]
You’re beautiful, beautiful, you should know it
(You’re beautiful, beautiful, you should know it)
I think it’s time, think it’s time that you show it
You’re beautiful, beautiful (Ful, ful, ful, ful, ful)
[Pre-Chorus: Justin Bieber]
Baby, what you doin’?
Where you at? Where you at?
Why you acting so shy?
Holding back, holding back
We’re not the only ones doin’ it like that, it like that
So DJ, bring that, bring that, bring that, bring that back
[Chorus: Justin Bieber]
‘Cause all around the world, people want to be loved (Yeah)
‘Cause all around the world, they’re no different than us (You know, you know, you know) No
All around the world, people want to be loved (Oh whoa)
All around the world, they’re no different than us (Oh whoa) Uh-huh
All around the world-world-world
All around the world-world-world
[Verse 2: Justin Bieber]
You’re crazy girl, crazy girl, you should know it
(You’re crazy girl, crazy girl, don’t control it)
Light it up, light it up, so explosive
You’re crazy girl, yeah yeah
[Pre-Chorus: Justin Bieber]
Baby, what you doin’?
Where you at? Where you at?
Why you acting so shy?
Holding back, holding back
We’re not the only ones doin’ it like that, it like that
So DJ, bring that, bring that, bring that, bring that back
[Chorus: Justin Bieber]
All around the world, people want to be loved (Yeah)
All around the world, they’re no different than us (You know, you know, you know) No
All around the world, people want to be loved (Oh whoa)
All around the world, they’re no different than us (Oh whoa) Uh-huh
All around the world-world-world
All around the world-world-world
[Post-Chorus: Ludacris]
Yeah, okay
Once again
The dynamic duo is back at it (Hahahaha)
JB, Luda
[Verse 3: Ludacris]
I love everything about you, you’re imperfectly perfect
Everyone’s itchin’ for beauty, but just scratching the surface
Lost time is never found, can the DJ please reverse it?
In life we pay for change, let’s make every second worth it (Woo)
Anything can work if you work it
When people say you don’t deserve it, then don’t give in
‘Cause hate may win some battles, but love wins in the end (Freeze)
You shine just like the sun while the moon and the stars reflect your light
Beauty revolves around you, it’s only right that (Woo)
[Chorus: Justin Bieber & Ludacris]
All around the world, people want to be loved (Yeah) (Yeah)
All around the world, they’re no different than us (No, hahaha) (Oh whoa) Uh-huh
All around the world
(All around the world, the world, people wanna be loved)
All around the world
(All around the world, the world, hey, they’re no different than us)
All around the world
(All around the world, the world, oh, people wanna be loved)
All around the world
(All around the world, the world, they’re no different than us)
All around the world-world-world
[Verse 1: Justin Bieber]
You’re beautiful, beautiful, you should know it
You’re beautiful, beautiful, you should know it
I think it’s time, think it’s time that you show it
You’re beautiful, beautiful (Ful, ful, ful)
[Pre-Chorus: Justin Bieber]
Well baby, what you doin’?
Where you at? Where you at?
Why you acting so shy?
Holding back, holding back
We’re not the only ones doin’ it like that, it like that
So DJ, DJ Tay James bring that back
[Chorus: Justin Bieber]
‘Cause all around the world, people want to be loved (Yeah)
‘Cause all around the world, they’re no different than us (Yeah)
‘Cause all around the world, people want to be loved (Yeah)
All around the world, they’re no different than us (Us)
All around the world-world-world
All around the world-world-world
[Verse 2: Justin Bieber]
You’re crazy girl, crazy girl, you should know it
You’re crazy girl, crazy girl, don’t control it
We’ll light it up, light it up, so explosive
But baby girl, baby girl
[Pre-Chorus: Justin Bieber]
Well baby, what you doin’?
Where you at? Where you at?
Why you acting so shy?
Holding back, holding back
We’re not the only ones doin’ it like that, it like that
So DJ, DJ Tay James bring that back
[Chorus: Justin Bieber]
‘Cause all around the world, people want to be loved (Yeah)
‘Cause all around the world, they’re no different than us (No)
‘Cause all around the world, people want to be loved (Yeah)
‘Cause all around the world, they’re no different than us
All around the world-world-world
All around the world-world-world
[Spoken Verse]
[City]
You know I been all around the world
But tonight, I wanna take you guys with me
[Chorus: Justin Bieber & Ludacris]
All around the world, people want to be loved
‘Cause all around the world, they’re no different than us
All around the world
(All around the world, the world, people wanna be loved)
All around the world
(All around the world, the world, hey, they’re no different than us)
All around the world
(All around the world, the world, people wanna be loved)
All around the world
(All around the world, the world, they’re no different than us)
All around the world-world-world
Credits[]
Credits adapted from Tidal.[8]
- Producer: Adam Messinger / Kuk Harrell / Nasri / Nolan Lambroza
- Composer: Adam Messinger / Christopher Bridges / Justin Bieber / Nasri Atweh / Nolan Lambroza
- Lyricist: Adam Messinger / Christopher Bridges / Justin Bieber / Nasri Atweh / Nolan Lambroza
- Assistant Mixer: Phil Seaford
- Associated Performer: Adam Messinger / Nasri / Nolan Lambroza
- Background Vocalist: Nasri
- Engineer: John Hanes
- Featured Artist: Ludacris
- Mixer: Serban Ghenea
- Programmer: Adam Messinger / Nolan Lambroza
- Recording Engineer: Andre Bridges / Josh Gudwin
- Studio Personnel: Andre Bridges / John Hanes / Josh Gudwin / Phil Seaford / Serban Ghenea
- Vocal Arranger: Adam Messinger / Nasri / Nolan Lambroza
References[]
- ↑ "‘All Around the World’ by Justin Bieber Leaked". Starmometer. May 26, 2012.
- ↑ Vena, Jocelyn (June 22, 2012). "Justin Bieber: Six Degrees Of Believe". MTV.
- ↑ Anderson, Kyle (June 14, 2012). "Believe review - Justin Bieber". Entertainment Weekly.
- ↑ Anderson, Kyle (June 8, 2012). "Justin Bieber Goes “All Around The World”". International Business Times.
- ↑ Ruysbergh, Jan (April 28, 2012). "Justin Bieber stelt nieuwe album voor" (in Dutch). Het Nieuwsblad.
- ↑ "Justin Bieber, ‘Believe’: Track-By-Track Review". Billboard. June 13, 2012.
- ↑ "Director Life Garland on Justin Bieber "All Around The World" f/ Ludacris". VideoStatic. May 3, 2013.
- ↑ Bieber, Justin. "Credits / Believe (Deluxe Edition) / Justin Bieber – TIDAL". Tidal.