About the song
“A World of Our Own” is a memorable song from 1965, penned by the talented Tom Springfield. This track was brought to life by the Australian pop group, The Seekers. Their version quickly became an international sensation, resonating with audiences across the globe. The single soared to number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved impressive positions on other charts, reaching number 2 on the Easy Listening charts, number 3 in the UK, and number 2 in Australia.
The song’s popularity did not end there. Just three years later, the renowned country artist Sonny James gave it his own unique touch. His rendition of “A World of Our Own” became a major hit on the U.S. country music chart. It was particularly notable for being his sixth consecutive number one hit and his 26th overall on the chart. Sonny James’s version spent three weeks at the top and enjoyed a remarkable 15 weeks on the chart.
The legacy of “A World of Our Own” continued into the 1990s. In 1994, it was re-released in the UK with a special four-track CD. This CD included the original recording by The Seekers, a new version of the song, and two additional tracks: “When the Stars Begin to Fall,” which was originally the B-side of “Morningtown Ride,” and the newly recorded “Keep a Dream in Your Pocket.”
This song’s enduring appeal across different decades and genres highlights its timeless charm and the versatility of its melody, making it a cherished piece of musical history.
Video
Lyrics
lose 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 known
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