In the 1990s Barrowman appeared on the BBC children's Saturday morning variety show 'Live & Kicking', as host of the 'Electric Circus' segment, reporting on technology news. He then moved on to 'The Movie Game', a children's television game show. In the late 1990s he was one of the regular presenters on Five's afternoon show 'Five's Company'. (Wikipedia)
He is probably most famous for playing the role of Captain Jack Harkness on the hit BBC series 'Doctor Who,' as well as in its spin-off 'Torchwood.'
John has an extensive musical theatre resume, having appeared in 'Anything Goes', 'Beauty and the Beast', 'Phantom of the Opera', 'Sunset Boulevard', and 'Miss Saigon', among many other West End Shows. He has also appeared on Broadway in 'Sunset Boulevard' (his broadway debut) and the Stephen Sondheim revue 'Putting It Together.'
He's also known for being a judge on shows like 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria' (both the UK and Canadian versions), 'I'd Do Anything' and 'Any Dream Will Do.' he will also be hosting a new BBC talent show in 2009 called, 'Tonight's the Night.'
He has recorded three pop albums for Sony: 'Another Side' (2007), 'Music Music Music' (2008) and 'John Barrowman' (2010).
You'll Think Of Me
John Barrowman Lyrics
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With the moon shining bright as headlights on the interstate
I pulled the covers over my head and tried to catch some sleep
But thoughts of us kept keeping me awake
Ever since you found yourself in someone else's arms
I've been tryin' my best to get along
But that's OK
There's nothing left to say, but
Take your records, take your freedom
Take your memories I don't need 'em
Take your space and take your reasons
But you'll think of me
And take your cat and leave my sweater
'Cause we have nothing left to weather
In fact I'll feel a whole lot better
But you'll think of me, you'll think of me
I went out driving trying to clear my head
I tried to sweep out all the ruins that my emotions left
I guess I'm feeling just a little tired of this
And all the baggage that seems to still exist
It seems the only blessing I have left to my name
Is not knowing what we could have been
What we should have been
So
Take your records, take your freedom
Take your memories I don't need 'em
Take your space and take your reasons
But you'll think of me
And take your cat and leave my sweater
'Cause we have nothing left to weather
In fact I'll feel a whole lot better
But you'll think of me
Someday I'm gonna run across your mind
Don't worry, I'll be fine
I'm gonna be alright
While you're sleeping with your pride
Wishing I could hold you tight
I'll be over you
And on with my life
So take your records, take your freedom
Take your memories I don't need 'em
And take your cat and leave my sweater
'Cause we have nothing left to weather
In fact I'll feel a whole lot better
But you'll think of me
So take your records, take your freedom
Take your memories I don't need 'em
Take your space and all your reasons
But you'll think of me
And take your cat and leave my sweater
'Cause we got nothing left to weather
In fact I'll feel a whole lot better
But you'll think of me, you'll think of me, yeah
And you're gonna think of me
Oh someday baby, someday
John Barrowman's song You'll Think Of Me is a poignant ballad about heartbreak and moving on. The lyrics describe the aftermath of a breakup and the singer's struggles to forget their former partner. The opening lines describe a sleepless night, haunted by thoughts of the person who has moved on to someone else. The singer tries to distract themselves by going for a drive but can't shake the emotional baggage. The chorus is a plea for the ex-partner to take everything and leave so that the singer can finally move on but acknowledges that the pain of their breakup will continue to linger.
The second verse expresses the singer's exhaustion with the situation, they want to sweep away the emotional debris and find some peace. They find solace in the fact that they never fully knew what their relationship could have been, but this also brings a sense of regret. The bridge is a turning point in the song, with the singer acknowledging that one day they will be over their ex-partner and they will be the one thinking of them, not the other way around.
In essence, the song is a bittersweet reflection on the end of a relationship and the difficult process of moving on. The repetition of "you'll think of me" throughout the chorus suggests that even though the singer is trying to move on, they are still invested in how their ex-partner perceives them.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up early this morning around 4am
He explains how he woke up earlier than his usual time in the morning.
With the moon shining bright as headlights on the interstate
He describes the bright moon shining, equivalent to bright car headlights on the busy interstate.
I pulled the covers over my head and tried to catch some sleep
He explains how he attempted to fall back asleep by covering his head with the comforter.
But thoughts of us kept keeping me awake
He mentions how thoughts of their past relationship kept him awake.
Ever since you found yourself in someone else's arms
He hints on when things went sour; it was when she got herself someone else.
I've been tryin' my best to get along
He says he has been doing his best to cope and move on.
But that's OK
He reassures himself that it's alright.
There's nothing left to say, but
He comments on their conversation ending.
Take your records, take your freedom
He advises her to take her personal items, freedom, and go ahead with her life.
Take your memories I don't need 'em
He tells her to bring along her memories of their past love but he wouldn't need them.
Take your space and take your reasons
He tells her to find her space/distance and take her reasons with her.
But you'll think of me
He acknowledges that she won't be able to forget him anytime soon.
And take your cat and leave my sweater
He tells her to take her cat but leave his sweater.
'Cause we have nothing left to weather
He acknowledges that there are no more obstacles left to overcome in their relationship.
In fact I'll feel a whole lot better
He assures himself that he will feel a lot better after their separation.
But you'll think of me
He repeats that she'll still think of him even if their separation is done.
I went out driving trying to clear my head
He explains how he went driving to clear his thoughts.
I tried to sweep out all the ruins that my emotions left
He states how he tried to get rid of the aftermath of his emotions.
I guess I'm feeling just a little tired of this
He admits to feeling drained because of their relationship.
And all the baggage that seems to still exist
He hints on the existence of their problems and past issues.
It seems the only blessing I have left to my name
He states that the only good thing he had was their past and blessings are now gone.
Is not knowing what we could have been
He explains how uncertain their future was.
What we should have been
He ponders what they could have achieved.
Someday I'm gonna run across your mind
He repeats that she won't be able to forget him entirely.
Don't worry, I'll be fine
He reassures himself that he'll be okay.
I'm gonna be alright
He affirms his wellbeing.
While you're sleeping with your pride
He comments on how the other party might feel superior to him.
Wishing I could hold you tight
He expresses his desire to keep her close.
I'll be over you
He promises to get over her.
And on with my life
He affirms his intention to move on with his life.
And you're gonna think of me
He reminds the other party that they will still think of him.
Oh someday baby, someday
He hints at the inevitability of their memories and how she'll also long for him in the future.
Contributed by Violet F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.