I'm Gonna Be
Proclaimers feat Brian Potter and Andy Pipkin Lyrics
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I'm gonna be the man who wakes up next 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 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
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) well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who comes back home to you
And if I grow-old (when 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
To fall down at your door
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 dun diddle un diddle un diddle uh 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 500 miles
And I would walk 500 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 dun diddle un diddle un diddle uh 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 dun diddle un diddle un diddle uh da
Da da da (da da da)
Da da da (da da da)
Da da da dun diddle un diddle un diddle uh da
And I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
"I'm Gonna Be" by Proclaimers featuring Brian Potter and Andy Pipkin is a love song expressing the devotion of a man to his partner. The lyrics repeat several times the idea that the man is willing to walk a thousand miles just to reach the woman's door and be with her. This repetition emphasizes the singer's commitment to his love, suggesting that love is about making sacrifices and putting the other person's happiness above one's own desires.
In the song, the man speaks about his willingness to be there for her partner, even during tough or awkward times like getting drunk or being lonely. Furthermore, the man wants to be with his lover throughout his entire life, even when he grows old. The repetition of the phrase "well, I know I'm gonna be" suggests that the man is confident about his future and his choices, making clear that he will always choose to be with his beloved partner.
Overall, "I'm Gonna Be" is a charming and romantic song that celebrates the commitment and devotion of love. The song's upbeat tune and infectious chorus make it an enduring classic of contemporary music.
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 certain that when I wake up, I will be the man lying 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 am certain that when we go out, I will be the man accompanying you.
If I get drunk, well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who gets drunk next to you
I am certain that if I get drunk, you will be the one next to me and nobody else.
And if I haver up, yeah I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's havering to you
I am certain that if I falter in my speech, I will be the one talking to you about it.
But I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
I am willing to walk a thousand miles just to end up at your doorstep and see 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 am certain that when I work, I will be working to provide 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 from working, I will share almost every penny with you.
When I come home (when I come home) well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who comes back home to you
I am certain that when I come home, I will be coming straight to you.
And if I grow-old (when I grow-old) well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's growing old with you
I am certain that as I age, I will be growing old with you by my side.
When I'm lonely, well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's lonely without you
I am certain that when I feel lonely, it is because I am 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
I know that when I dream, I will dream of the moments we spent together.
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
I am certain that when we go out, I will be the man accompanying 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 am certain that when I come home, I will be coming back to you.
I'm gonna be the man who's coming home with you
I will be the man who returns home with you, always.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles S. Reid, Craig M. Reid
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@sidpheasant7585
The surname Kay is the same as Key.
This is therefore "Peter of the Key", the same one who decided on the divine tunes for inclusion in the Animated Band (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O-8nBRXRGw) (you know, the one that took 6 months to make, features Peter as Big Chris(topher) - meaning "Bearer of Christ". and ends with the characters by the sea at sunset singing "Throw those curtains wide" and finishing just as "The Carpenter" arrives? Clue: think back to the most famous carpenter you ever heard of!).
And the same one who organised a version of Amarillo by Tony Christie (meaning "son of Christian") (the song noting that "There's a church bell ringin' Hear the song of joy that it's singin' For the sweet Maria (means Mary) and the guy who's coming to see her (so who could that be?)?).
The song above is about pilgrimage for love (and can also be found in an even more divine setting at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaVz5QodZv4).
There is genius, and there is talent
- but then there is what the Holy Spirit can do with genius and talent when He works - through a good cause - in the name of Father and Son.
In that context and that company, time and effort look like relative things.
And NOTHING here is by chance.
It is all as it was meant to be.
@WhosAGoodDogue
Oh gawd - SO many faces here no longer with us.
0:36 - Eddie Large (From Duo comedy act ''Little & Large) (Died: April 2020)
0:37 - June Whitfield (Left, white scarf) (Died: Dec 2018)
0:43 - Willie Thorn (rear right, superb moustache) (Died: June 2020)
1:13 - Kathy Staff (Sparkly dress) (''Nora Batty'' from Last of the Summer Wine) (Died: Dec 2008)
1:20 - ''Frank Sidebottom'' (Paper mache head with huge eyes - Real name Chris Sievey) (Died: June 2010)
1:27 - Bobby Ball (Died: Oct 2020)
1:28 - Burt Kwok (''Kato'' in the Pink Panther films, in the middle of Cannon & Ball) (Died: May 2016)
1:46 - Kenny Lynch (great black comedian, left side pointing) (Died Dec: 2019)
2:40 - David Bellamy (White shirt and pruple streamers, and then at 3:48) (Died: Dec 2019)
2:48 - Keith Chegwin (right side, purple streamers) (Died: Dec 2017)
2:58 - Rick Parfitt (Status Quo, blonde hair on the right) (Died: Dec 2016)
3:16 - Terry Nutkins (Centre rear, with long white hair and at 3:27) (Died: Sept 2012)
And, in case you were wondering who the last man was at 4:00, wearing the famous woolly hat...that was (and still is) Paul Henry, who played ''Benny'' in Crossroads.
@WhosAGoodDogue
@@anthony_wolf - not a probelm! For those other faces that some younger viewers may not recognize:
0:27 Pete Waterman (Hit man & Her)
0:30 - Bonnie Langford (right from Bob the Builder)
0:37 - The Krankies (wee 'Jimmy' with the school cap, and Ian 'Krankie' behind wearing the pointy party hat) (Husband and wife act, played by Janette and Ian Tough)
0:44 - Paul O Grady (sat on the left)
0:44 - Bill Oddie (Middle with beard) (''The Goodies'' and Springwatch)
0:44 - Basil Brush (Fox puppet)
0:49 - Clare Grogan (I think?) Band: ''Altered images'', also starred in ''Gregorys Girl''
0:49 - Roy Walker - Catchphrase TV gameshow, and Irish Comedian
1:04 - Gary Wilmott (black comedian)
1:04 - ''Dusty Bin'' (Trash can mascot from ITVs gameshow 3,2,1 with Ted Rogers)
1:14 - Louis Walsh on the left
1:14 - Bob Carolgees on the right with Spit The Dog puppet.
1:24 - ''Mad'' Lizzie Webb (Lady on the right in red, fitness girl from early daytime TV)
1:36 - Jimmy Cricket (Irish comedian wearing hat and gloves)
2:01 - Robert Powell (wearing glasses on the left next to Postman Pat mascot) - Thanks to @soniclady89 for telling me who it was.
2:01 - Tony Blackburn on the right (Radio DJ)
2:02 - Dennis Taylor (left wearing glasses) Snooker Player.
2:02 - Michael Le Vell (on Taylors left) (''Kevin Webster'' in Coronation St)
2:03 - Elton John (Large face scrolling past screen)
2:15 - Rod, Jane, & Freddie all wearing stripey shirts (from ''Rainbow)
2:20 - Timmy Mallett (Wackaday!!)
2:20 - Dave Lee Travis (??) Bottom right corner - Radio DJ
2:31 - Johnny Ball (think of a number) Zoe Balls dad.
2:33 - Jasper Carrott (comedian)
2:53 - Sonya (red scarf round neck) - Singer
2:58 - Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
2:59 - Des Lynham (behind Francis Rossi)
3:07 - David Tennant (Dr Who)
3:23 - Tommy Cannon (on the right) - Bobby Balls straightman.
3:34 - Bobby Davro (Comedian and impressionist)
There are some I do not recognise at all. The band behind in teddy boy jackets...is that Showaddywaddy? I dunno. Also ladies from Coronation Street. I know the faces, but cannot recall their names. Maybe someone could fill in those I have not mentioned! Thanks!
@aaronag7876
Amazing how many stars in that video, that are no longer with us. So good to see them all happy and singing.
@bluecart9620
RIP Bob the Builder and Postman Pat
@thelonglane
Yeah. Heard Basil Brush was killed in a hit and run. Apparently he was crossing the road late one night on his way to a hen house.
@daviddd99
And also real stars from more or less another era - no 'Instagrammers', 'Youtubers', 'Influencers' and Ex-Big Brother/reality show contestants.
@sophieallchorne7594
Love it
@ley_windsor
@@bluecart9620 yes
@shaundodd1512
I don't know why we don't get comic relief singles like this no more. The BBC never tells us anything.
@bowmaj8666
I think that Jimmy Saville might have something to do with it.
@SinisterPixel
Man, I remember watching this live back in 2007. I think that was a much simpler time for everyone. Seeing all the TV stars and celebrities I went through my teen years watching. I guess this is nostalgia
@JOEBROWN08
Hey I'm from the states and I don't really know many of the people could you spout out a list of everyone in the video ?I've never seen it before...
Thanks