I'm Gonna Be
George Donaldson Lyrics
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I'm gonna be the man who wakes up next you
When I go out, well you know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you
Well when I get drunk, well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who gets drunk next to you
And if I haver' up, yeah I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's havering to you
But I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
And falls down at your door
When I'm working, yes I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's working hard for you
And when the money, comes in for the work I do
I'll pass almost every penny on to you
And when I come home (when I come home), well you know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who comes back home to you
And if I grow-old, well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's growing old with you
But I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
And falls down at your door
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Da da da dun diddle un diddle un diddle uh da
Da da da da (da da da da)
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When I'm lonely, well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's lonely without you
When I'm dreaming, well I know I'm gonna dream
I'm gonna dream about the times when I'm with you
I'm gonna dream abut the times when I'm with you
But I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
And falls down at your door
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Da da da da (da da da da)
Da da da dun diddle un diddle un diddle uh da
Da da da da (da da da da)
Da da da da (da da da da)
Da da da dun diddle un diddle un diddle uh da
Da da da da (da da da da)
Da da da da (da da da da)
Da da da dun diddle un diddle un diddle uh da
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The George Donaldson song "I'm Gonna Be" is a love song that speaks of devotion and commitment. In the song, the singer expresses how he is going to be there for the person he loves through thick and thin. The repeated lines, "I would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more, just to be the man who walks a thousand miles and falls down at your door," convey the message that no distance is too great, and no sacrifice is too big to be with the person he loves.
Throughout the song, the singer speaks of the different aspects of his life and how they are all tied to the person he loves. His waking up, going out, getting drunk, working hard, and even growing old are all events that he will do with the love of his life. The lines "And when the money comes in for the work I do, I'll pass almost every penny on to you" showcases his willingness to provide and care for his partner.
The chorus plays a significant role in the song's message as it emphasizes the depth of the singer's commitment and love. The final verse of the song speaks of a time when he is lonely or dreaming, and even in those moments, he wants to be with the person he loves. The song ultimately conveys the message of pure, authentic, and unconditional love.
Line by Line Meaning
When I wake up, well I know I'm gonna be,
I'm gonna be the man who wakes up next you
I am committed to being the man who wakes up next to you every morning
When I go out, well you know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you
I am committed to being the man who goes with you wherever you go
Well when I get drunk, well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who gets drunk next to you
I am committed to being the man who drinks with you and enjoys your company when drunk
And if I haver' up, yeah I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's havering to you
If I am ever indecisive, I am committed to discussing it with you and figuring it out together
But I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
And falls down at your door
I am willing to go through great lengths and distances just to be with you
When I'm working, yes I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's working hard for you
I work hard because I want to provide for you and your needs
And when the money, comes in for the work I do
I'll pass almost every penny on to you
I want to share my earnings with you and ensure that you always have what you need
And when I come home (when I come home), well you know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who comes back home to you
I am committed to coming back home to you every day and spending my time with you
And if I grow-old, well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's growing old with you
I am committed to growing old with you and being by your side through all of life's challenges
When I'm lonely, well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's lonely without you
I am committed to being with you so that I never have to be lonely again
When I'm dreaming, well I know I'm gonna dream
I'm gonna dream about the times when I'm with you
Even in my dreams, I am committed to being with you and cherishing our time together
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles S. Reid, Craig M. Reid
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Needlewich
What an amazing entertainer!!! Iβm heartsick that he had to leave us! Loved him! β₯οΈπ₯²
@allybc
When I was a senior in high school (2009), my dad and I went to see Celtic Thunder and George sang this song. My dad and I replayed George's version of this song on the way home and sang at the top of our lungs. Such a good memory for me. β€οΈ Wish George was still with us today. π’
@DianeHocq
I wish we had men like this I'm pana Illinois
@DianeHocq
I love this song and this guy sing s great π
@lindamateri7298
The world is a sadder place with this handsome talented man with us ,,,, only the good die young π’β€
@Ror0254
Love this song. Wish George was still here but he is looking down at us and smiling and keeping us all safe β€π’π’π’β€
@judygriffith242
Love them and especially George and wish he was still here but he is with us when we put on our CD
Jud y Griffith x
@KittyStarlight
George's version was always (still is) one of the very best ones.
Love this song (any version).
@andrewmaxwell5283
R.I.P George
@andrewmaxwell5283
R.I.P George