About The Song

“A World of Our Own” is one of the iconic songs by The Seekers, an Australian folk-pop quartet that achieved international fame in the 1960s. Following their massive success with “I’ll Never Find Another You,” the group released this track in 1965. Written and produced by Tom Springfield, the song features The Seekers’ signature lush harmonies and catchy melodies that helped define the 1960s folk-pop sound.

Lyrically, the song paints an idealized picture of love, with the couple seeking a perfect, secluded world where only they exist. The uplifting and romantic theme resonated with listeners, helping the track to achieve chart success.

Commercial Success

“A World of Our Own” was a major hit. It reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart, staying in the Top 10 for seven weeks. In the United States, it made a significant impact on the Billboard Hot 100

, where it peaked at No. 19 in July 1965. The group’s performance on The Ed Sullivan Show also helped fuel its rise on the charts.

Legacy

The song has endured over the years and remains a beloved classic in the folk-pop genre. Sonny James later recorded a country version of the song in 1968, which also became a No. 1 hit on the U.S. Country chart. The song’s influence was also revisited in 1994 when it was re-released in the UK, featuring both the orig inal recording and a new version by The Seekers, along with a couple of B-sides.

“A World of Our Own” showcases the charm and appeal of The Seekers, capturing the spirit of 1960s folk-pop music and their place in the international music scene.

Lyric

Close the door, light the light
We’re stayin’ home tonight
Far away from the bustle and the bright city lights
Let them all fade away, just leave us alone
And we’ll live in a world of our own
We’ll build a world of our own that no one else can share
All our sorrows we’ll leave far behind us there
And I know you will find there’ll be peace of mind
When we live in a world of our own
Oh, my love, oh my love, I’ve cried for you so much
Lonely nights without sleeping while I longed for your touch
Now your lips can’t evade the heartache I’ve k nown
Come with me to a world of our own
We’ll build a world of our own that no one else can share
All our sorrows we’ll leave far behind us there
And I know you will find there’ll be peace of mind
When we live in a world of our own
We’ll build a world of our own that no one else can share
All our sorrows we’ll leave far behind us there
And I know you will find there’ll be peace of mind
When we live in a world of our own
And I know you will find there’ll be peace of mind
When we live in a world of our own

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