The band became famous in the UK in 1995 when they released a cover version of Oasis' hit song "Wonderwall". Flowers had been recruited by BBC Radio 1 DJ Kevin Greening to cover the 'Hits of 95' for Greening's Saturday show; "Wonderwall" was his first week's project. Chris Evans heard the song and made it 'single of the week' on his Radio 1 breakfast show, telling listeners that this was the original version of the song. The single, issued by London Records under the name The Mike Flowers Pops, was released while the Oasis original was still in the UK Singles Chart, and itself reached the Top 10. Flowers' version peaked at number 2 in the Christmas 1995 chart, beaten to the number 1 spot by Michael Jackson's "Earth Song". Oasis had previously refused to let other novelty acts parody the song, but were said to have enjoyed Flowers' tape so much that they allowed the group to cut it . The B-side of the single featured the songs "Son of God" and "Theme From Memory Man".
Following the success of "Wonderwall", The Mike Flowers Pops toured festivals in Europe as well as British universities. At the end of 1996 they toured Britain with Gary Glitter on his last 'Who's in the Gang' tour. They played large venues including Wembley Arena and Birmingham NEC. A cover version of The Doors' "Light My Fire" also reached the Top 40 of the UK chart.
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The Mike Flowers Pops Lyrics
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Is gonna be the day
That they're gonna
Throw it
Back to you
By now
You should've somehow
Realized
I don't believe
That anybody
Feels the way I do
About you now
Backbeat
The word
Was on the street
That the fire
In your heart is out
I'm sure
You've heard it
All before
But you never really
Had a doubt
I don't believe
That anybody
Feels the way I do
About you now
And all
The roads we have
To walk are winding
And all the lights
That lead us
There are blinding
There are many things
That I would
Like to say to you
But I don't know how
Because maybe
You're gonna be the one
That saves me
And after all
You're my wonderwall
Today
Was gonna be the day
But they'll never
Throw it
Back to you
By now
You should've somehow
Realized
What you're not to do
I don't believe
That anybody
Feels the way I do
About you now
And all the roads
That lead you
There were winding
And all the lights
That light
The way are blinding
There are many things
That I would like
To say to you
But I don't know how
I said maybe
You're gonna be the one
That saves me
And after all
You're my wonderwall
I said maybe
You're gonna be the one
That saves me
And after all
You're my wonderwall
The Mike Flowers Pops's rendition of "Wonderwall" is a tribute to the well-known Oasis song of the same name, originally released in 1995. The lyrics are about a person who feels deeply for someone else, possibly a love interest, and believes that everyone should feel the same way about them. The main singer urges this person to realize what they need to do to succeed and to face the truth about the rumors they have been hearing.
The line "But I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now" is particularly poignant, expressing the singer's feeling of being alone in their love for this other person. They understand that they may not be able to express themselves completely, and there may always be a part of their feelings left unsaid.
The song suggests that even if the path may be winding and the lights blinding, the singer hopes that this person will be the one to save them. They are their "wonderwall", providing support and safety.
Overall, The Mike Flowers Pops's cover of "Wonderwall" adds a unique twist to the already well-known song, creating a more upbeat and joyful rendition.
Line by Line Meaning
Today
This day, today
Is gonna be the day
This day is special, something big is going to happen
That they're gonna
The people, society, or those in charge are going to
Throw it
Throw a curveball, throw a challenge or problem
Back to you
Send it back your way, make you deal with it
By now
At this point in time
You should've somehow
You ought to have figured out, somehow or someway
Realized
Understood, comprehended
What you gotta do
What you need to do, how to handle the problem
I don't believe
I cannot imagine or accept
That anybody
Anyone in the world, anybody at all
Feels the way I do
Feels the same emotions and thoughts as I do
About you now
Towards you, at this moment in time
Backbeat
The rhythm section of a song
The word
Gossip, rumor, or news
Was on the street
People were talking about it, it was known to many
That the fire
The passion, enthusiasm, or drive
In your heart is out
Has gone, diminished, or is no longer present
I'm sure
I am certain or confident
You've heard it
You've been made aware of it, someone has told you
All before
Many times previously
But you never really
But you never actually
Had a doubt
Lacked certainty or belief in it
And all
All of the situations, circumstances, or paths
The roads we have
The journeys or paths we have taken
To walk are winding
Are not straight or direct, but curved or meandering
And all the lights
And all the signals or directions
That lead us
That guide or direct us
There are blinding
Are too bright or overwhelming, making it difficult to see
There are many things
There are numerous feelings and thoughts
That I would
That I desire or want
Like to say to you
Want to express or communicate to you
But I don't know how
But I lack the means or ability to do so
Because maybe
Perhaps, possibly
You're gonna be the one
You could be the person
That saves me
That rescues or helps me in a time of need
And after all
In the end, ultimately
You're my wonderwall
You are my savior, my source of comfort and strength
But they'll never
But they will never
Throw it
Present it, challenge or problem
What you're not to do
What you are not supposed to do, what is not helpful
Contributed by Tyler R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.