I Want to Be There (When You Come)
Echo & the Bunnymen
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I want to be like you I want to fly, fly, fly Want you to take me to All of your sky Why don't you kneel me down Why don't we try, try, try 'cause when we come around That's when i fly 'cause i don't want to go under It's only just begun I want to be there when you come I want to be there when you come I want to be like you I want to laugh and cry About the things we do Never ask why 'cause i don't want to go under It's only just begun I want to be there when you come I want to be there when you come I want to be like you I want to fly, fly, fly Want you to take me to All of your sky I want to paint the town And drink it dry, dry, dry And when the lights go down I'll say goodbye Through the rain and the thunder I'm heading into the sun I want to be there when you come I want to be there when you come (i want to be there) I want to be there when you come (i want to be there) La la la la la la la la La la la la la
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Written by: IAN STEPHEN MCCULLOCH, LESLIE THOMAS PATTINSON, WILLIAM ALFRED SERGEANT
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10 facts about this song
Band Origins"'Echo & the Bunnymen" is a renowned British rock band formed in Liverpool in 1978. The band initially consisted of the vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant, bass player Les Pattinson, and a drum machine named Echo.
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Song Release"I Want to Be There (When You Come)" is a track from their eighth studio album "Evergreen". It was released in 1997.
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Album SuccessThis song contributed to the success of the "Evergreen" album, which marked a return to the chart for Echo & the Bunnymen after about a decade. The album reached number 8 in the UK Album Charts.
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Song MeaningWhile the exact meaning of "I Want to Be There (When You Come)" isn't explicitly discussed by the band, fans generally interpret it as a romantic song, expressing a desire to be present and supportive for a loved one.
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Band ReunionThe song is part of the album created after the reunion of the band. The band had parted their ways in 1993, but the lead singer Ian McCulloch and guitarist Will Sergeant reunited in 1997 to relaunch Echo & the Bunnymen and "I Want to Be There (When You Come)" is from their comeback album.
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VideoThe music video for "I Want to Be There (When You Come)" mirrors the lyrical sentiment of the song, presenting various scenes of longing and joy, while showcasing snippets of the band performing.
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ReceptionThe song was well accepted by the band's existing fan base and helped introduce Echo & the Bunnymen to a younger audience. Critics appreciated the band's return to their original sound, while maintaining their maturity.
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Notable PerformancesEcho & the Bunnymen have performed "I Want to Be There (When You Come)" at many of their concerts since the song's release, and it has become one of their concert staples.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the London Records label, which has also been home to other successful artists such as the Rolling Stones and Salt-N-Pepa.
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Re-recordingInterestingly, in 2001, the band re-recorded this song along with several other hits for their album "Crystal Days".
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