I'm Gonna Be
The Proclaimer's 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 five hundred miles
And I would walk five hundred 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 five hundred miles
And I would walk five hundred 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 five hundred miles
And I would walk five hundred 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 five hundred miles
And I would walk five hundred more
Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
The Proclaimers' "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" is a classic love song about a man who will go to great lengths to prove his love for his partner. The lyrics describe a man who is committed to his relationship and willing to walk 500 miles, and even 500 more, just to be with the one he loves. The song's catchy chorus and upbeat tempo make it a feel-good anthem for anyone who has been in love.
At its core, "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" is about the depth of love and commitment. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who is willing to do anything for his partner, from working hard to bringing home the money to simply being there for her when she needs him. The chorus of the song reinforces this idea, with the repeated line "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."
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 know that every morning, I will wake up beside the one I love.
When I go out, yeah I know I'm gonna be, I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you
Whenever we go out, I'll always go by your side.
If I get drunk, well I know I'm gonna be, I'm gonna be the man who gets drunk next to you
When I drink, I'll be doing it with you by my side.
And if I haver up, yeah I know I'm gonna be, I'm gonna be the man who's havering to you
Even when I'm confused, I'll always come to you for advice.
But I would walk five hundred miles, And I would walk five hundred more, Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles, To fall down at your door
I'll do anything to prove my love, even if it means walking a thousand miles to reach you.
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
I'll work hard for us both, and any money I earn, I'll give 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
When my work is done, I'll come home 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'll always be there for you, even as we grow old together.
When I'm lonely, well I know I'm gonna be, I'm gonna be the man who's lonely without you
When I'm without you, I'll feel lonely.
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'll dream of the moments we spend together, even when I'm asleep.
And I would walk five hundred miles, And I would walk five hundred more, Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles, To fall down at your door
Once again, I'll do anything to show you how much I love you.
I'm gonna be the man who's coming home with you
At the end of the day, I'll always come home to you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles S. Reid, Craig M. Reid
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@try2bu459
No matter how many times I hear this song? It always makes me feel good. Like I can accomplish anything.
It resonates with me.
Always.
It is 2023, and this song is relevant.
Tomorrow is 12/22 - my 23rd wedding anniversary. Feeling a little down due to overwhelming medical issues my husband has.
@Mitchell666mni
I’m commenting so whenever someone likes it, I can come back and listen to this masterpiece again 🙏
@masonkreutz8302
Ooo{i{{
@danielbanfield8109
Go for it!
@klausdieter1532
Uffff Mate, but its nö Problem, because this Song is so masterclass
@Az-od9bq
Well its time for another listen pal haha
@tulipalll
Have another go 😁
@nirvikalpshukla
Marshal Eriksen was right. Played this song on my way to office. It became a roadtrip.
@206_akbarisahil7
😂
@Sorken.1994
In my imagination, I would dance with the villain: Biff Tannen's actor / Thomas F. Wilson (from the movies: Back to the future) to this version of this song.
I have such a stupid disability that, among other things, means that I can not walk or stand on my own, and must have help all the time.
So he gets to help me take the right dance steps to this song.
Do you know who he / Thomas F. Wilson is?
@undeadbygordon
666th!!!