I'm Gonna Be a Wheel Someday
Sandy Nelson Lyrics


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I'm gonna be a wheel someday
I'm gonna be somebody
I'm gonna be a real gone cat
Then I won't want you

Everything's going to roll my way
I won't need nobody
I'm gonna be a real gone cat
Then I won't want you

You will cry, cry, cry
You will sigh, sigh, sigh
You will wonder why I don't look at you
When I go rolling by

I'm gonna be a wheel someday
I'm gonna be somebody
I'm gonna be a real gone cat
Then I won't want you

I'm gonna be a wheel someday
I'm gonna be somebody
I'm gonna be a real gone cat
Then I won't want you

Everything's going to roll my way
I won't need nobody
I'm gonna be a real gone cat
Then I won't want you

You will cry, cry, cry
You will sigh, sigh, sigh
You will wonder why I don't look at you
When I go rolling by

I'm gonna be a wheel someday




I'm gonna be somebody
I'm gonna be a real gone cat

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Gonna Be a Wheel Someday" by Sandy Nelson is a statement of independence and self-confidence. It's about a person who wants to make something of themselves and be successful, and not let anyone hold them back. The lyrics convey a sense of determination and a belief that the future is bright, and the singer is envisioning a life where everything goes their way.


The first verse declares the singer's ambition to become somebody and be a real gone cat. The term "real gone" is believed to have originated in African American slang, and it means someone or something that is excellent or exceptionally good. The second verse emphasizes the singer's supposed transformation, where everything will roll their way, and they won't need anyone's help. The chorus repeats the main verse, where the singer is steadfast in their goal to become someone, a wheel, or someone who can make things happen.


The third verse is about the consequences of their success. The singer acknowledges that whoever they leave behind will be hurt and will wonder why they don't look back when they go rolling by. The last verse reinforces the idea that the singer is destined for greatness and will not look back, even if it means leaving someone they once cared about behind.


Overall, "I'm Gonna Be a Wheel Someday" presents a positive message about striving for success, but it also acknowledges that personal fulfillment may come with sacrifice.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna be a wheel someday
I will achieve greatness one day


I'm gonna be somebody
I will be well-known and respected


I'm gonna be a real gone cat
I will be cool and confident


Then I won't want you
I won't need your love or approval anymore


Everything's going to roll my way
I will have good luck and things will come easily to me


I won't need nobody
I won't require anyone else's help or support


You will cry, cry, cry
You will be upset and emotional


You will sigh, sigh, sigh
You will feel disappointed and resigned


You will wonder why I don't look at you
You will question why I am not paying attention to you


When I go rolling by
As I move ahead in life, leaving you behind




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE BARTHOLOMEW, ANTOINE DOMINO, ROY HAYES

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