Known as “G” (a nickname given to him by his friend Roger Daltrey), G TOM MAC wrote and performed a duet with Roger for the comedy film The Banger Sisters starring Golde Hawn and Susan Sarandon. G has also penned music for countless films like Fast Times At Ridgemont High, Terminator 3, All The Right Moves, Chasing Amy, Born To be Wild, Kicking and Screaming, The Lonely Guy, Spring Break, No Way Home, Grandview, U.S.A. and The Lost Boys. In the Lion’s Gate release, “I See You.Com” starring Beau Bridges and Rosanna Arquette, G TOM MAC wrote, produced and sang the title track.
Born in Birmingham, England, Gerard spent his early years listening to The Beatles and Stevie Wonder. “I was inspired by various pop and R & B artists at an early age.” His family moved from England to New York City when Gerard was 11 and then a few years later moved to the Midwest. “When I was there I started learning guitar and the bass and realizing I had a voice, I started a band, which played in clubs all over the Midwest.”
G TOM MAC returned to New York City to pursue his performing career. “My first gigs in NY were playing bass and guitar in R & B bands in Harlem.” Soon Gerard was writing songs for himself and his career began to take off. Brought to Los Angeles by Warner Brothers Records to showcase him as an artist, G TOM MAC quickly impressed Hollywood’s film elite like Joel Schumacher, Jerry Bruckheimer, Cameron Crowe, and David Geffen.
G TOM MAC’s songs have been recorded by a wide-range of artists such as:
KISS “Is That You”
Ice Cube “Money Can’t Buy The Love”
Roger Daltrey Co-wrote and produced the album “Rocks In The Head”
Carly Simon “Give Me All Night”
Phoebe Snow/Michael McDonald “Right To The End”
Vonda Shepard “Wake Up The House”
The prolific songwriter has recorded several albums, “BLUE RUE” for Arc/Columbia, “G TOM MAC” and the most recent, “Thou Shall Not Fall” for L.A.’s Edge Artists. He also compiled and produced "WITCHBLADE - The Music", using music from/inspired by the original series on TNT.
Warner Chappell Music has commissioned G TOM MAC to produce and record classic songs from their catalog, for “The Covers Project”, a yearly program designed for use in TV commercials in the U.S., Europe and Asia. The latest 19-song CD was released earlier this year.
Wish You Well
G Tom Mac Lyrics
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So many creeps and all of them wrong
Then there was me trying to save ya from you
All good intentions eventually lose
I come and visit you now and again
Depending on the state that you're in
It's not easy when it comes to respect
Still I wish you well
Go on and live to tell the story how I made it hell
And you know damn well I adored ya
Yeah just when I thought I really got through
I didn't know what everybody knew
You had a way with your crazy drama
I bought it even when you went too far
Some say I oughta get even
I believe that my own redemption
Is to wish you well
'Cos I know the hell that you've been through so well
What's the use in yelling at ya?
Yeah one day you'll learn it's not all about you
That's when you'll learn what forgiveness is too
I don't need, I don't need you all pissed off at me
Still I wish and I wish that you get what you need
Still I wish you well
The lyrics of G Tom Mac's song "Wish You Well" portray the deep-seated emotions of the singer towards someone who has caused them a great deal of pain and suffering. In the first verse, the singer reflects on the guilt that the other person has been carrying for a long time, while dealing with dishonest people. The singer tries to save the person from self-destruction, but their good intentions are eventually futile. The second verse portrays the singer visiting the other person, but depending on their mental state, it is hard for the singer to show respect. The chorus line, "Still I wish you well," indicates that the singer no longer wants to harbor any ill feelings towards this person.
The bridge of the song seems to highlight the fact that even though other people tell the singer that they should seek revenge, the singer is only interested in their own redemption. The final verse ends on a positive note, with the singer telling the other person that someday they will realize that life is not all about them, and when they learn forgiveness, they might understand why the singer wished them well despite everything.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wish You Well" represent a mature and forgiving outlook towards someone who has caused the singer harm. Instead of seeking revenge or holding a grudge, the singer has come to understand that forgiveness and good wishes are essential for emotional and mental well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
All of that guilt that you lived with so long
You carried guilt for a long time because of your past mistakes and misjudgments
So many creeps and all of them wrong
You've encountered so many dishonest and immoral people, which made you feel disillusioned
Then there was me trying to save ya from you
I tried to protect you from your own self-destructive tendencies
All good intentions eventually lose
Despite my well-meaning intentions, I couldn't save you from your own demons
I come and visit you now and again
I check up on you from time to time
Depending on the state that you're in
My visits depend on your emotional state and wellbeing
It's not easy when it comes to respect
Respecting each other is not an easy thing to do
Damn that's something you just don't get
Unfortunately, you haven't been able to understand the importance of mutual respect
Still I wish you well
Despite our differences and misunderstandings, I genuinely hope for your wellbeing
Go on and live to tell the story how I made it hell
Even though our relationship was tumultuous, you can share your experience about it with others
And you know damn well I adored ya
You are aware that I cared deeply for you
Yeah just when I thought I really got through
It seemed like I was making progress in helping you, but I was mistaken
I didn't know what everybody knew
I was unaware of something that others knew about you
You had a way with your crazy drama
You had a tendency to create drama around you in a chaotic way
I bought it even when you went too far
I tolerated your actions even when they were excessive or unreasonable
Some say I oughta get even
Some people tell me that I should seek revenge against you
I believe that my own redemption
I think that finding my own forgiveness and peace is more important
Is to wish you well
My way of finding redemption is to genuinely wish you happiness and success
'Cos I know the hell that you've been through so well
I understand the difficult life experiences that you've gone through
What's the use in yelling at ya?
What good would it do to argue or shout at you now?
Yeah one day you'll learn it's not all about you
Someday you will realize that life is not just about your own desires and needs
That's when you'll learn what forgiveness is too
At that point, you will also understand the true meaning of forgiveness
I don't need, I don't need you all pissed off at me
I don't want to cause you any more anger or resentment towards me
Still I wish and I wish that you get what you need
Despite everything, I still hope that you find the things you need in life
Contributed by Gavin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.