King Of Wishful Thinking

Go West, Billy Ocean

About King Of Wishful Thinking

"King of Wishful Thinking" is a 1990 song by the British pop duo Go West, written by Peter Cox, Richard Drummie and Martin Page. It was featured in the film Pretty Woman and appeared on its soundtrack. It was later featured on Go West's fourth studio album, Indian Summer, in 1992. The song reached number two in Canada, number six in Australia, number eight in the United States and number 18 in the United Kingdom. At the 1991 Brit Awards the song was nominated for the Brit Award for British Video of the Year. In 2018, actor Paul Rudd and late-night host Jimmy Fallon made a shot-for-shot recreation of the music video for The Tonight Show.  


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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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Go West

Go West is an English pop duo, formed in 1982 by lead vocalist Peter Cox (born 17 November 1955, Kingston, Surrey, England); and rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist Richard Drummie (born 20 March 1959, Twickenham, Middlesex, England). While they have had many successful singles in their native United Kingdom, they are generally best known in the United States for their hits "King of Wishful Thinking" and "Faithful". more »

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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 Origin
The song "King of Wishful Thinking" was released by the British pop duo Go West, consisting of Peter Cox and Richard Drummie.
Release Year
The song was first released in the year 1990.
Movie Inclusion
It was popularly featured in the opening sequence of the romantic comedy film "Pretty Woman," starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.
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.
Genre
This song is classified under the pop and new wave genres, resonating with the distinctive rhythmic and synthesizer-based production of late '80s pop music.
Music Video
The song's innovative and artsy music video received substantial airplay on MTV and features a blend of live-action and animation sequences.
Cover Versions
Over the years, several artists and bands have covered the song, including New Found Glory and Tony Lucca, emphasizing its enduring popularity and influence.
Awards
Although it didn't win, the song received a nomination for the Brit Award for Best British Single in 1991.
Song Themes
The 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."
Album
The song is part of Go West's third studio album "Indian Summer."
Behind the Song
Cox reportedly said that the song was about a man refusing to accept the reality of his failed relationship, hence “The King of Wishful Thinking.”
Comeback
This 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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