King Of Wishful Thinking
Go West, Billy Ocean
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When the going gets tough The tough get going, tough, tough, huh, huh, huh When the going gets tough, the tough get ready Tough, tough, tough Yeah, oh, do da do da I got something to tell you I got something to say I'm gonna put this dream in motion I Never let nothing stand in my way When the going gets touch The tough get going I'm gonna get myself 'cross the river That's the price I'm willing to pay I'm gonna make you stand and deliver And give me love in the old-fashion way woh Darlin', I'll climb any mountain Darlin', I'll do anything Oh (oh) can I touch you (can I touch you) And do the things that lovers do Oh (oh) want to hold you (wanna hold you) I gotta get it through to you, oh When the going gets tough The tough get going When the going gets rough The tough get rough Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey Oh baby I'm gonna buy me a one-way ticket Nothin's gonna hold me back Your love's like a slow train coming (slow train coming) And I feel it coming down the track (woh) Darlin', I'll climb any mountain Darlin', I'll do anything Oh (oh) can I touch you (can I touch you) And do the things that lovers do Oh, (oh) want to hold you (wanna hold you) I gotta get it through to you (oh) 'Cause when the going gets tough The tough get going When the going gets rough The tough get rough Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (oh hit it) Oh oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Touch me baby oh oh Darlin', I'll climb any mountain Darlin', I'll swim any sea Darlin', I'll reach for the heaven Darlin', with you lovin' me Oh (oh) Oh, can I touch you (can I touch you) Do the things that lovers do (can I touch you) Oh, want to hold you (wanna hold you) I gotta get it through to you When the going gets tough Going gets tough Going gets rough Going gets rough When the going gets tough Going gets tough Going gets rough Going gets rough When the going gets tough Going gets tough Going gets rough Going gets rough When the going gets tough
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Written by: BARRY JAMES EASTMOND, BILLY OCEAN, ROBERT JOHN LANGE, WAYNE ANTON BRATHWAITE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song OriginThe song "King of Wishful Thinking" was released by the British pop duo Go West, consisting of Peter Cox and Richard Drummie.
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Release YearThe song was first released in the year 1990.
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Movie InclusionIt was popularly featured in the opening sequence of the romantic comedy film "Pretty Woman," starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.
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Chart Rankings"King of Wishful Thinking" was a huge commercial success. It reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 18 on the UK Singles Chart.
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GenreThis song is classified under the pop and new wave genres, resonating with the distinctive rhythmic and synthesizer-based production of late '80s pop music.
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Music VideoThe song's innovative and artsy music video received substantial airplay on MTV and features a blend of live-action and animation sequences.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, several artists and bands have covered the song, including New Found Glory and Tony Lucca, emphasizing its enduring popularity and influence.
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AwardsAlthough it didn't win, the song received a nomination for the Brit Award for Best British Single in 1991.
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Song ThemesThe lyrics of the song convey a theme of optimism and denial in the face of a broken relationship, thus the title "King of Wishful Thinking."
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AlbumThe song is part of Go West's third studio album "Indian Summer."
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Behind the SongCox reportedly said that the song was about a man refusing to accept the reality of his failed relationship, hence “The King of Wishful Thinking.”
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ComebackThis song marked a significant comeback for Go West in America. Their previous biggest hit there was "We Close Our Eyes," which made No. 41 in 1985.
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