I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Some Day
Fats Domino Lyrics


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I'm gonna be a wheel someday
I'm gonna be somebody
I'm gonna be a real gone cat
Then I won't want you

Everything's gonna go my way
And I won't need nobody
I'm gonna be a real gone cat
Then I won't want you

You can cry, cry, cry
You will si-i-i-igh
You will wonder why I don't look at you
When I go rolling by

I'm gonna be a wheel someday
I'm gonna be somebody
I'm gonna be a real gone cat
Then I won't want you

I'm gonna be a wheel one day
I'm gonna be somebody
I'm gonna be a real gone cat
Then I won't want you

Everything's gonna go my way
And I won't need nobody
I'm gonna be a real gone cat
Then I won't want you

You will cry, cry, cry
You will si-i-i-gh
You be wondrin' why I don't look at you
When I go rolling by

I'm gonna be a wheel someday
I'm gonna be somebody




I'm gonna be a real gone cat
Then I won't want you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fats Dominoโ€™s classic hit, โ€œIโ€™m Gonna Be a Wheel Somedayโ€ speak to aspirations of greatness and the potential for transformation. The title phrase, โ€œIโ€™m gonna be a wheel somedayโ€ is actually slang for achieving great success, particularly in the music industry. Fats Domino is declaring his determination to make it big and become somebody. He envisions himself as a cool, confident, and attractive โ€œreal gone catโ€ who will no longer need the love and attention of his current partner. He sees success as a path to independence and freedom, imagining that everything will go his way and he wonโ€™t need anyone else to achieve his goals.


Dominoโ€™s lyrics are filled with bravado and confidence, suggesting a willingness to leave behind anyone or anything that holds him back. He predicts his exโ€™s sorrow when he becomes a star, implying that sheโ€™ll regret not sticking with him through thick and thin. The repeated refrain of โ€œI wonโ€™t want youโ€ highlights his belief that he will no longer need her love or support once he has achieved his dreams. Overall, this song is a testament to the power of ambition and the transformative nature of success.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna be a wheel someday
Someday I'll become big and important in life.


I'm gonna be somebody
I'll be famous and successful, recognized by many.


I'm gonna be a real gone cat
I'll be cool, slick, and confident in my demeanor.


Then I won't want you
Once I achieve all the above, I won't need you by my side.


Everything's gonna go my way
All the circumstances and opportunities in life will favor me completely.


And I won't need nobody
I won't require anyone else's support or help to succeed.


You can cry, cry, cry
You can sob and weep as much as you want.


You will si-i-i-igh
You'll let out long, deep sighs of despair over losing me.


You will wonder why I don't look at you
You'll be puzzled why I don't give you attention anymore.


When I go rolling by
When I pass you by in my luxurious car or prestigious position.




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE BARTHOLOMEW, ANTOINE DOMINO, ROY HAYES

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Comments from YouTube:

@maryjones8726

I love the saxophones in his recordings. Sometimes he even has five of them in the band.

@rosseganjr9402

the movie return to Macon county this song and the '57 Chevy. was cool!

@Quiksilversurf311

One of my favorite movies! I watch it on Blu-ray all the time.

@Sj27m

I've never seen anyone with more talent than Fats and that whole band.
Pure Class.

@SUGAR_XYLER

๐ŸŽ„ ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ

@SUGAR_XYLER

I remember dancing to this song on Xmas Eve 69 as a kid ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ

@sauquoit13456

Dave Bartholomew*, one of the architects of rock and roll, passed away at the age of 100 on June 23rd, 2019...
He partnered with Fats Domino on early rock classics including co-writing โ€œAinโ€™t That a Shame.โ€ The New Orleans trumpeter, band leader, producer, songwriter, and arranger was involved in many iconic songs including โ€œLawdy Miss Clawdy,โ€ โ€œBlueberry Hill,โ€ โ€œIโ€™m Walking,โ€ and โ€œI Hear You Knockingโ€...
Bartholomew was band leader for one of New Orleans premier R&B bands when he became an A&R man for Imperial Records. At Imperial, he brought in Fats Domino, working with him on combining R&B with big band, jazz, and country to create early rock and roll. Bartholomew was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991...
May he R.I.P.
* Mr. Bartholomew was a co-composer of "I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday"...

@Quiksilversurf311

All I think about when I hear this song is the movie โ€œReturn To Macon Countyโ€ I have it on Blu-ray and it plays at the title screen and the beginning of the movie. One of my favorite films!

@laurenurban3942

The Manโ€ฆ.the Legendโ€ฆ.Fats Domino!

@glenningram569

Not many versions of this song are nearly as good as the original. God bless the family of Fats Domino.

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