I'm Gonna Be
Doctor Who Cast and Crew Lyrics


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Oh yes
Yes I did baby
Yes I did

It's funny 'cause for a while
I walked around with a smile, but
Deep inside I could hear
Voices telling me this ain't right
Don't you know it's not for you
I always knew what I had to do
But it's hard to get away
Because I love you I just tried to stay

I used to say I couldn't do it, but I did it (yes I did)
After telling everybody that I wasn't with it (oh yeah)
Though it brings tears to my eyes, I can feel it
And I know inside I'm gonna be alright (I'm gonna be alright)

I said I couldn't do it, but I did it
After telling everybody that I wasn't with it
Though it brings tears to my eyes, I can feel it
And that voice inside says I'm gonna be alright

Friends of mine say to me
Say you got control over me
You're not alone, I played my part
I saw the way you were from the start
Could I expect so much from you
You had a girl when I first met you
Did the best that you could do
Now I realize that I can't change you

I used to say I couldn't do it, but I did it
After telling everybody that I wasn't with it
Though it brings tears to my eyes, I can feel it
And I know inside I'm gonna be alright (be alright)

I said I couldn't do it, but I did it
After telling everybody that I wasn't with it
Though it brings tears to my eyes, I can feel it
And that voice inside says I'm gonna be alright

Said I wouldn't walk away
Somedays I want to stay (days I want to stay)
But leaving you is what I need to do to be okay (need to be okay)
Never thought it would be true
Me livin' without you (livin' without you)
But now it's time for me to make that move

I used to say I couldn't do it, but I did it (but I did baby)
After telling everybody that I wasn't with it (wasn't with it)
Though it brings tears to my eyes, I can feel it (to my eyes)
And I know inside I'm gonna be alright (be alright)

I said I couldn't do it, but I did it (but I did it)
After telling everybody that I wasn't with it (wasn't with it )
Though it brings tears to my eyes, I can feel it
And that voice inside says I'm gonna be alright

I used to say I couldn't do it, but I did it
After telling everybody that I wasn't with it
Though it brings tears to my eyes, I can feel it
And I know inside I'm gonna be alright (be alright)

I said I couldn't do it, but I did it
After telling everybody that I wasn't with it (oh no)
Though it brings tears to my eyes, I can feel it
And that voice inside says I'm gonna be alright

I used to say I couldn't do it, but I did it
After telling everybody that I wasn't with it
Though it brings tears to my eyes, I can feel it
And I know inside I'm gonna be alright (be alright)

I said I couldn't do it, but I did it
After telling everybody that I wasn't with it
Though it brings tears to my eyes, I can feel it
And that voice inside says I'm gonna be alright

I used to say I couldn't do it, but I did it
After telling everybody that I wasn't with it




Though it brings tears to my eyes, I can feel it
And I know inside

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Gonna Be" by the Doctor Who Cast and Crew is a an upbeat and empowering track about a person finding the strength to walk away from a toxic relationship despite the challenges and emotions involved. The lyrics lay out the inner struggle that the singer went through, admitting to herself that what she had wasn't right for her and that she needed to leave to be okay, even when her friends and the person she loved tried to convince her otherwise. The track shows a character arc of self-realization and growth, from a place of uncertainty and fear to one of strength and confidence, declaring that she "used to say [she] couldn't do it, but [she] did it."


The song builds on a classic pop formula with a catchy melody, upbeat tempo, and singalong-able refrains ("Yes I did", "I'm gonna be alright"), but with a modern twist and personal touch that sets it apart. The lyrics strike a balance between vulnerability and determination, and the vocal performance is both soulful and energetic. The Doctor Who Cast and Crew assembled to record this track during the pandemic as a tribute to the show's fans and as a way to stay creatively connected during a challenging time.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh yes
Expressing agreement.


Yes I did baby
Reinforcing the previous statement.


Yes I did
Reinforcing the previous statement.


It's funny 'cause for a while
Reflecting on a past experience.


I walked around with a smile, but
Appearing happy despite inner turmoil.


Deep inside I could hear
Expressing inner thoughts and feelings.


Voices telling me this ain't right
Receiving warning signals about a situation.


Don't you know it's not for you
Realizing that the situation is not suitable.


I always knew what I had to do
Having a clear understanding of what needs to be done.


But it's hard to get away
Finding it challenging to remove oneself from a difficult situation.


Because I love you I just tried to stay
Struggling to make a decision due to affection for someone.


I used to say I couldn't do it, but I did it (yes I did)
Overcoming self-doubt and achieving a goal.


After telling everybody that I wasn't with it (oh yeah)
Contradicting previous statements and attitudes.


Though it brings tears to my eyes, I can feel it
Experiencing emotions but trusting intuition.


And I know inside I'm gonna be alright (I'm gonna be alright)
Having confidence in oneself.


Friends of mine say to me
Receiving advice from acquaintances.


Say you got control over me
Being under the influence of someone else's actions.


You're not alone, I played my part
Acknowledging one's role in a situation.


I saw the way you were from the start
Recognizing someone's true nature.


Could I expect so much from you
Questioning expectations of someone.


You had a girl when I first met you
Realizing someone was in a relationship when first interacting.


Did the best that you could do
Acknowledging someone's efforts.


Now I realize that I can't change you
Coming to terms with the fact that someone cannot be altered.


Said I wouldn't walk away
Making a commitment to stay.


Somedays I want to stay (days I want to stay)
Having conflicting feelings about a situation.


But leaving you is what I need to do to be okay (need to be okay)
Recognizing that leaving is necessary for one's own well-being.


Never thought it would be true
Surprised by current circumstances.


Me livin' without you (livin' without you)
Contemplating life without someone.


But now it's time for me to make that move
Deciding to take action.


I said I couldn't do it, but I did it (but I did baby)
Reinforcing one's accomplishment and giving credit to oneself.


After telling everybody that I wasn't with it (wasn't with it)
Admitting that one's previous stance was incorrect.


And that voice inside says I'm gonna be alright
Feeling reassured by intuition.


I said I couldn't do it, but I did it (but I did it)
Reinforcing one's accomplishment and giving credit to oneself.


Though it brings tears to my eyes, I can feel it
Experiencing emotions but trusting intuition.


After telling everybody that I wasn't with it (wasn't with it )
Admitting that one's previous stance was incorrect.


That voice inside says I'm gonna be alright
Feeling reassured by intuition.


And I know inside I'm gonna be alright (be alright)
Having confidence in oneself.


I used to say I couldn't do it, but I did it
Overcoming self-doubt and achieving a goal.


After telling everybody that I wasn't with it
Admitting that one's previous stance was incorrect.


Though it brings tears to my eyes, I can feel it
Experiencing emotions but trusting intuition.


And that voice inside says I'm gonna be alright
Feeling reassured by intuition.


I used to say I couldn't do it, but I did it
Overcoming self-doubt and achieving a goal.


After telling everybody that I wasn't with it (oh no)
Admitting that one's previous stance was incorrect.


Though it brings tears to my eyes, I can feel it
Experiencing emotions but trusting intuition.


That voice inside says I'm gonna be alright
Feeling reassured by intuition.


I used to say I couldn't do it, but I did it
Overcoming self-doubt and achieving a goal.


After telling everybody that I wasn't with it
Admitting that one's previous stance was incorrect.


Though it brings tears to my eyes, I can feel it
Experiencing emotions but trusting intuition.


And I know inside I'm gonna be alright (be alright)
Having confidence in oneself.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Mark Rooney, Jennifer Lopez, Troy Oliver, Loraine Cook, Ronald Lapread

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SUE FROM CATERING!

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The Master: The drumming, can you hear it?

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500th like! Illuminati theme plays
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