I'm Gonna Be
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers Lyrics
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I'm gonna be the man who wakes up next to you
When I go out, yeah, I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you
If 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, yeah, I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's haverin' to you
But I would walk five hundred miles
And I would walk five hundred more
Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
To fall 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
When I come home (when I come home), oh, I 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 five hundred miles
And I would walk five hundred more
Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
Da-da, da da (da-da, da da)
Da-da, da da (da-da, da da)
Da-da-da dun, da-da-lun, da-da-lun, da-da-la da-da
Da-da, da da (da-da, da da)
Da-da, da da (da-da, da da)
Da-da-da dun, da-da-lun, da-da-lun, da-da-la da-da
When I'm lonely, well, I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's lonely without you
And when I'm dreaming, well, I know I'm gonna dream
I'm gonna dream about the time when I'm with you
When I go out (when I go out), well, I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you
And when I come home (when I come home), yes, I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who comes back home with you
I'm gonna be the man who's coming home with you
But I would walk five hundred miles
And I would walk five hundred more
Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
Da-da, da da (da-da, da da)
Da-da, da da (da-da, da da)
Da-da-da dun, da-da-lun, da-da-lun, da-da-la da-da (yeah)
Da-da, da da (da-da, da da)
Da-da, da da (da-da, da da)
Da-da-da dun, da-da-lun, da-da-lun, da-da-la da-da
Da-da, da da (da-da, da da)
Da-da, da da (da-da, da da)
Da-da-da dun, da-da-lun, da-da-lun, da-da-la da-da
Da-da, da da (da-da, da da)
Da-da, da da (da-da, da da)
Da-da-da dun, da-da-lun, da-da-lun, da-da-la da-da
And I would walk five hundred miles
And I would walk five hundred more
Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
The lyrics to "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers express a deeply committed desire to be with someone. The singer states that he will wake up next to the person he loves, go wherever they go, get drunk with them, and grow old with them. He then declares that he would walk 500 miles (and then 500 more) just to be the man who walks a thousand miles to fall down at their door. The repetition of the "da-da, da da" chorus underscores the singer's strong conviction and determination to be with this person, no matter what.
The song's lyrics are simple but effective in expressing a pure and unconditional love. The repetition of the phrase "I'm gonna be" creates a sense of persistence and unwavering dedication. The chorus's repetition of the phrase "I would walk five hundred miles" reinforces the singer's determination to do whatever it takes to be with the person he loves. The song's catchy melody and upbeat sound contrast with its lyrics, resulting in a poignant yet uplifting love song.
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 to you
I will wake up every morning and be the man who wakes up next to you
When I go out, yeah, I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you
I will accompany you wherever you go
If I get drunk, well, I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who gets drunk next to you
If I drink, I will be the man who gets drunk next to you
And if I haver, yeah, I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's haverin' to you
If I start talking nonsense, I will be the man who starts talking nonsense to you
But I would walk five hundred miles
And I would walk five hundred more
Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
I would do anything and everything just to be with you, even if that means walking a thousand miles to fall at your doorstep
When I'm working, yes, I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's working hard for you
When I work, I will be the man who works hard for you
And when the money comes in for the work I do
I'll pass almost every penny on to you
When I earn money, I will give most of it to you
When I come home (when I come home), oh, I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who comes back home to you
When I come back home, I will 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
If I become old, I will be the man who grows old with you
When I'm lonely, well, I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's lonely without you
When I am alone, I will be the man who is lonely without you
And when I'm dreaming, well, I know I'm gonna dream
I'm gonna dream about the time when I'm with you
When I dream, I will dream about being with you
I'm gonna be the man who's coming home with you
I will be the man who comes home with you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles S. Reid, Craig M. Reid
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@try2bu459
No matter how many times I hear this song? It always makes me feel good. Like I can accomplish anything.
It resonates with me.
Always.
It is 2023, and this song is relevant.
Tomorrow is 12/22 - my 23rd wedding anniversary. Feeling a little down due to overwhelming medical issues my husband has.
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@nirvikalpshukla
Marshal Eriksen was right. Played this song on my way to office. It became a roadtrip.
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@Sorken.1994
In my imagination, I would dance with the villain: Biff Tannen's actor / Thomas F. Wilson (from the movies: Back to the future) to this version of this song.
I have such a stupid disability that, among other things, means that I can not walk or stand on my own, and must have help all the time.
So he gets to help me take the right dance steps to this song.
Do you know who he / Thomas F. Wilson is?
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