The band's only appearance on the UK Singles Charts was "I'm the Urban Spaceman", which reached #5 in October 1968. The single was produced by Paul McCartney under the pseudonym "Apollo C. Vermouth". The band disbanded in 1970. The band reunited briefly in 1972 and again in 1988, before reuniting permanently in 2002.
After the initial split, Innes provided songs for "Monty Python's Flying Circus" and the Monty Python troupe's subsequent films, and is often considered to be an "unofficial member" of the troupe. Stanshall died in a house fire in 1995.
The band's six albums are: "Gorilla" (1967), "The Doughnut in Granny's Greenhouse" (1968, released as "Urban Spaceman" in the US), "Tadpoles" (1969), "Keynsham" (1969), "Let's Make Up and Be Friendly" (1972) and "Pour l'Amour des Chiens" (2007).
I Wanna Be With You
The Bonzo Dog Band Lyrics
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That are not yet begun
Things that I must do
When I want to be with you
Although we're far apart
You're with me in my heart
No one else will do
I just want to be with you
I want to be with you
Can't you hear me?
I need you near me
I want to be with you
I need you near me, my love
The two of us are one
Mother of my son
No one else will do
I just want to be with you
I want to be with you
Can you hear me?
I need you near me
I want to be with you
I need you near me, my love
The Bonzo Dog Band's "I Want to Be With You" is a love song full of longing and distance. The lyrics express the singer's desire to be with their loved one despite the obstacles in their way. The song is about the singer's need for connection and intimacy with their partner, which becomes increasingly important as they are separated from each other. The lyrics communicate the singer's devoted love and commitment, and the need for the partner's presence in their lives.
The opening lines of the song express a sense of urgency and a call to action: "There are things that must be done / That are not yet begun / Things that I must do." The reference to "things that must be done" suggests that there are potentially significant obstacles to the relationship, but the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to be with their loved one. The line "When I want to be with you" reinforces the idea that the singer's desire to be with their partner is all-consuming and overrides any other priorities.
The other verses expand on the singer's feelings of love and devotion. The line "Although we're far apart / You're with me in my heart" illustrates the idea that physical distance does not diminish the depth of the relationship. The verse about being "Mother of my son" suggests that the partnership is not only a romantic one, but also a familial one. The repetition of the phrase "I want to be with you" and "I need you near me" reinforces the singer's need for intimacy and companionship.
Overall, "I Want to Be With You" communicates a sense of vulnerable, honest love as expressed by someone who is deeply committed to their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
There are things that must be done
There are tasks that I must perform
That are not yet begun
That I have not yet started doing
Things that I must do
There are specific things that I have to accomplish
When I want to be with you
In spite of wanting to be with you
Although we're far apart
Despite being physically distant
You're with me in my heart
I always carry you with me emotionally
No one else will do
I only desire you
I just want to be with you
All I want is to be with you
I want to be with you
I desire to be in your company
Can't you hear me?
Is my message not getting through to you?
I need you near me
Being in close proximity with you is essential
I need you near me, my love
Being near you is a necessity, as you are my love
The two of us are one
We are united as a couple
Mother of my son
You are the mother of our child
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEE ADAMS, CHARLES STROUSE
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