Formed in 1991 by working class music manager Jimmy Rabitte, The Commitments performes a unique blend of soul music, described by trumpeter Joey "The Lips" Fagan as "Dublin soul." Featuring Deco Cuffe on lead vocals, Imelda Quirke, Natalie Murphy and Bernie McGloughlin as female backing vocalists, Outspan Foster on lead guitar, Dean Fay on bass, Steven Clifford on keys, Derek Scully and Joey "The Lips" Fagan on trumpet and Billy Mooney on drums, The Commitments were successful in local venues in North Dublin. During the final months of their original run, Mooney left the band and was replaced by former security guard Micko Wallace. The group disbanded in late 1991 after a hectic club show – at which the band were to be joined by Wilson Pickett – and due to internal affairs, just minutes before the band were offered a record deal.
In 2010, the band reformed and are set to perform a number of dates.
The movie was also the breakthrough for singer Andrew Strong.
Some Kind Of Wonderful
The Commitments Lyrics
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I don’t need a big fine car
I got everything that a man could want
I got more than I could ask for
I don’t have to run around
Don’t have to stay out all night
I got a sweet, a sweet lovin’ woman
Well, my baby, she’s alright
Well, my baby’s clean out-of-sight
Don’t you know that she’s
She’s some kind of wonderful, yeah, she is
She’s some kind of wonderful, yeah, yeah
Ah, that’s right
When she holds me in her arms
She sets my soul on fire
Ooh, when my baby kisses me
My heart becomes filled with desire
When she wraps her lovin’ arms around me
Drives me out of my mind
I get funny little feelings inside me
Chills run up and down my spine
Well, my baby, she’s alright
Well, my baby’s clean out-of-sight
Don’t you know that she’s
She’s some kind of wonderful, yeah, she is
She’s some kind of wonderful, yeah, yeah
Now is there anybody
Got a sweet little woman like mine?
Gotta be somebody
Got a sweet little woman like mine
Can I get a witness? Can I get a witness?
Can I get a witness? Can I get a witness?
Can I get a witness? Can I get a witness?
Talkin’ ‘bout my baby
(Some kind of wonderful)
Talkin’ ‘bout my baby
(She’s some kind of wonderful)
Talkin’ ‘bout my doll
(Some kind of wonderful)
You know I love you, baby
(Some kind of wonderful)
Talkin’ ‘bout you, baby
(Some kind of wonderful)
Ohh, yeah
(She’s some kind of wonderful)
Yeah, I’m talkin’ ‘bout you, girl
(Some kind of wonderful)
Some kind, some kind of wonderful
(Some kind of wonderful)
Some kind of wonderful
Some kind of wonderful
In The Commitments' song "Some Kind of Wonderful," the singer describes the love he has for his woman. He does not need money or material possessions as he already has everything he could want and need in his partner. He emphasizes the importance of having a loving and caring partner in his life, which is all that he seems to need to live a happy life. He mentions how his partner knows how to treat him right, and he does not have to stay out all night because he has someone who is sweet and loving.
Furthermore, the singer describes the way his partner makes him feel when she is around him. Her love and embrace drive him out of his mind, and a sudden feeling of ecstasy fills him every time she kisses him. He tells us how he feels chills up and down his spine when she wraps her arms around him. He ends the song by explaining how he loves his partner and asking his audience if anyone else has a partner as wonderful as his.
In summary, the song "Some Kind of Wonderful" by The Commitments praises the importance of having a loving partner in life, emphasizing how their love can make life happy and complete.
Line by Line Meaning
I don’t need a whole lot of money
Money is not important for me
I don’t need a big fine car
I don't require luxury cars to feel satisfied
I got everything that a man could want
I have all the desires that a man would ask for
I got more than I could ask for
My desires exceed what I already have
I don’t have to run around
I don't have to be busy all the time
Don’t have to stay out all night
I don't feel the need to hang out for long hours
I got a sweet, a sweet lovin’ woman
I have a very loving and caring partner
And she knows just how to treat me right
My partner treats me perfectly well
Well, my baby, she’s alright
My partner is amazing
Well, my baby’s clean out-of-sight
My partner is excellent
Don’t you know that she’s
I hope you realize that she is
She’s some kind of wonderful, yeah, she is
My partner is incredibly amazing
Ah, that’s right
Exactly right
When she holds me in her arms
When my partner embraces me
She sets my soul on fire
My soul becomes passionately charged
Ooh, when my baby kisses me
When my partner kisses me
My heart becomes filled with desire
I experience an intense feeling of longing
When she wraps her lovin’ arms around me
When my partner embraces me with her love
Drives me out of my mind
It makes me lose focus
I get funny little feelings inside me
I have strange yet delightful sensations inside of me
Chills run up and down my spine
I feel shivers running through my spine
Now is there anybody
Is there anyone else
Got a sweet little woman like mine?
Who has a partner as loving as mine?
Gotta be somebody
There must be someone
Can I get a witness? Can I get a witness?
Can anyone vouch for me? (repeat)
Talkin’ ‘bout my baby (Some kind of wonderful)
I am referring to my partner (who is marvelous)
Talkin’ ‘bout my doll (Some kind of wonderful)
I am talking about my beloved (who is fantastic)
You know I love you, baby (Some kind of wonderful)
I love you, my dear (who is amazing)
Talkin’ ‘bout you, baby (Some kind of wonderful)
I am talking about you, my love (who is extraordinary)
Yeah, I’m talkin’ ‘bout you, girl (Some kind of wonderful)
Yes, I'm talking about you, my lady (who is stunning)
Some kind, some kind of wonderful (Some kind of wonderful)
Extraordinarily wonderful
Some kind of wonderful
Wonderful in a unique and special way
Lyrics © JAMIE MUSIC PUBLISHING CO
Written by: John Ellison
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