Gillan was born in Hounslow, Middlesex, England. He joined the band Deep Purple in 1969. In 1970, he sang the part of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. After leaving Deep Purple in 1973, he went into brief retirement before forming the Ian Gillan Band. The early band sound had a distinct jazz-rock aspect which proved unpopular and was replaced by a more high powered hard rock sound as Gillan reformed the lineup and shortened the groups name to Gillan. With the release of Mr. Universe Ian Gillan was back in the UK charts and through several more line up changes released a string of hit singles and successful albums including Glory Road, Future Shock, Double Trouble, and finally Magic.
Then he announced the band would fold as he needed to rest his damaged vocal cords. In 1983 he joined Black Sabbath to record the Born Again album before rejoining a reunited Deep Purple shortly after completing the Born Again tour in early 1984. He left Purple again in 1989, but rejoined for good in 1992. He remains in the band today.
Gillan is now working on a project to document his 40-year career, tentatively called Gillan's Inn. Tony Iommi, Jeff Healey, various members of Deep Purple and many others will be featured on this 2006 DVD project.
Everything I Need
Ian Gillan Lyrics
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Mona, ooo-ooo, Mona
Yeah! Yeah-yeah-yeah!
Mona
Ooh-ooo-ooo, Mona
Tell ya Mona, what I wanna do
Get-a my house a-next door to you
A-we could go kissin' through the blind
Can you come out in the front do'?
Listen to my heart go bumpbity-bump
I'll lead you baby, that's no lie
Without your love I will surely die
Hey-ay, Mona
Ooo-ooo, Mona
Hey! Whoa-oh, whoa-ooh, Mona
Hey-aay! Mona
Hey-Hey-aay, Mona
Ooh-ooh, Mona
Can you come out on the front?
Listen to my heart go bumpity-bump
Hey little baby, that's no lie
Without your love I will surely die
The lyrics to Ian Gillan's song "Everything I Need" revolve around the longing and desire for a woman named Mona. The singer expresses his need for Mona, repeating her name multiple times throughout the song. He asks if he can see her sometime and suggests getting his house next door to hers, indicating a desire to be close to her physically. The mention of kissing through the blind suggests a sense of secrecy and hidden passion.
The singer pleads for Mona to come out, wanting to listen to his heart "go bumpity-bump" in her presence. He asserts that he will lead her and promises that his love for her is genuine and intense. The repetition of "without your love, I will surely die" emphasizes the depth of his feelings and the crucial role that Mona plays in his life.
The song captures the intensity of infatuation and the desperate longing for someone's love and presence. It conveys the singer's yearning for a connection with Mona, suggesting that she is everything he needs to feel complete and alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Mona, I need you
I am dependent on you, Mona, and I cannot live without you
Mona, ooo-ooo, Mona
Mona, you are the one I desire, and I long for your presence
Yeah! Yeah-yeah-yeah!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm about Mona
Tell ya Mona, what I wanna do
I want to express my desires and intentions to you, Mona
Get-a my house a-next door to you
I wish to live in the house right next to yours
Can I see you sometime?
May I have the opportunity to spend time with you?
A-we could go kissin' through the blind
We can secretly kiss behind closed blinds
Can you come out in the front do'?
Will you come outside from your front door?
Listen to my heart go bumpbity-bump
Pay attention to the sound of my pounding heart, expressing my love and desire
I'll lead you baby, that's no lie
I will guide and protect you, my dear, and I promise this is not a falsehood
Without your love I will surely die
I am utterly reliant on your love for my emotional well-being, and without it, I will experience great suffering
Hey-ay, Mona
O Mona, hey there
Ooo-ooo, Mona
Expressing affection and fascination towards Mona
Hey! Whoa-oh, whoa-ooh, Mona
Expressing surprise and admiration for Mona's presence
Hey-aay! Mona
O Mona, hey there
Can you come out on the front?
Will you step out onto the front area?
Listen to my heart go bumpity-bump
Be attentive to the rhythmic beat of my heart, expressing my strong affection
Hey little baby, that's no lie
Hey, my dear, I am sincere in my affection for you, and this is not a falsehood
Without your love I will surely die
I am completely dependent on your love, and its absence will cause my demise
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