Gloria
Jon Gomm Lyrics


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A whimsical country-waltz about a relationship which crossed the strict tribal/class divides of early 90’s teenage society in Blackpool.
lyrics
I remember that kiss, It was a moment of pure bliss
My stomach went tight, My head set alight, And I thought “hey what’s this?”
I remember your arms, And a few other bodyparts,
And I knew I’d make sure, That nothing of yours, Would go unexplored

And I sang...
“I don’t need no food, Just give me Gloria
And I don’t need no music, When I’m with her”

I remember your dad, Cos he had a skinhead
And he had a tattoo, That the years had turned blue, It said “don’t fuck with me”

I remember your house, In the yard was a kitchen sink
And your mum would make tea, And Benson’s for three, And tip me the wink

And I sang...
“I don’t need no food, Just give me Gloria
And I don’t need no music, When I’m with her”

I remember your kiss punch, Cos you nearly brought back my lunch
But the most painful part, Was I knew that you’d hate me for evermore

But I think of you still, In fact you’re actually in my will
I leave you my car, It’s been pretty far, And it doesn’t like hills

And I sing...




“I don’t need no food, Just give me Gloria
And I don’t need no music, When I’m with her”

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jon Gomm's song Gloria tell the story of a young love that defies the tribal and class divides of Blackpool in the early 90s. The song starts by describing the intensity of the very first kiss as "a moment of pure bliss" that left an indelible mark on the singer. The next verse adds a whimsical touch to the lyrics as the singer recalls exploring every inch of his lover's body, promising to leave "nothing of yours... unexplored." The chorus repeats the phrase "I don't need no food, just give me Gloria, and I don't need no music when I'm with her," emphasizing the single-mindedness of the singer's obsession with his lover.


The middle section of the song recounts the singer's memories of Gloria's skinhead father with a tattoo that warns people not to mess with him. Gloria's mother is portrayed as a friendly tea-maker who tips the singer the wink. The lyrics also mention Gloria's "kiss punch," a reference to a punch or blow that comes at the moment of a kiss, indicating that she may have been a bit rough on the singer.


The final verse takes a melancholic turn as the singer reflects on the fact that Gloria will never forgive him for something he did, but that he still thinks of her and has even included her in his will. The final chorus provides a poignant conclusion to the song, highlighting the enduring power of love and reminding us that even when love is fleeting, it can leave a lasting impression on our lives and memories.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember that kiss, It was a moment of pure bliss
I recall the moment when we kissed, it felt like total happiness


My stomach went tight, My head set alight, And I thought “hey what’s this?”
I felt butterflies in my stomach and excitement in my head, wondering what this feeling was


I remember your arms, And a few other bodyparts, And I knew I’d make sure, That nothing of yours, Would go unexplored
I remember embracing and exploring your body, making sure to appreciate every part of you


“I don’t need no food, Just give me Gloria And I don’t need no music, When I’m with her”
I don't need anything else when I'm with Gloria, not even food or music


I remember your dad, Cos he had a skinhead And he had a tattoo, That the years had turned blue, It said “don’t fuck with me”
I recall your father, who had a shaved head and an old tattoo that read 'don't mess with me'


I remember your house, In the yard was a kitchen sink And your mum would make tea, And Benson’s for three, And tip me the wink
I remember your house, with a kitchen sink in the yard. Your mother made us tea and offered us cigarettes, giving me a sly look


I remember your kiss punch, Cos you nearly brought back my lunch But the most painful part, Was I knew that you’d hate me for evermore
I remember the time you punched me after our kiss made me nauseous. The worst part was knowing that you would hate me forever


But I think of you still, In fact you’re actually in my will I leave you my car, It’s been pretty far, And it doesn’t like hills
Despite everything, I still think of you and have even included you in my will. I leave you my car, which has been on many adventures but struggles with hills




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@EddievanderMeer

Love this song soo much! Amazing performance Jon!

@JamesBartholomewMusic

Awesome to see a new video of one of my favourite songs of yours! :)

@parizer1463

The amount of emotions you put into your music is overwhelming, Jon
This world is broken, full of pain and you are the cure.

@jongomm

Taksheel I wish I was. Thanks Taksheel.

@ezkxs

@Jon Gomm your music is actually healing. My anxiety and depression goes away every time I listen. Thank you very much for this

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@ednaheron667

one of my favourites....keep doing what you do! 😆

@gorgeousgeorgous

***** Keep it up brother

@BrokenWingman

+Jon Gomm

This song chills me and brings me to tears. Thank you Jon. For being such a genuine person. It's truly inspiring.

@blazejecar

+Jon Gomm you deserve it man. You deserve every fan and every penny. You're an amazing artist.

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