Someday Man
The Monkees
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Some people always complain that their life is too short so they hurry it along Their worries drive them insane but they still go along for the ride As for me I have all the time in the world I was born A someday man I'm a maybe child I was born A someday man I was always wild Tomorrow's a new day, baby Anything can happen Anything can happen at all Some folks are working for reasons and waiting for answers they're never gonna find They keep on searching for pleasures and looking for what they can't see But for me Life can be a sweet holiday I was born A someday man I'm a maybe child I was born A someday man I was always wild Tomorrow's a new day, baby Anything can happen Anything can happen at all I was born A someday man I'm a maybe child I was born A someday man I was always wild I was born A someday man I'm a maybe child I was born A someday man I was always wild
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Written by: PAUL H. WILLIAMS, ROGER S. NICHOLS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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8 facts about this song
Background"Someday Man" is the B-side of the 1969 single, "Listen to the Band" by The Monkees.
- Roger Nichols and Paul Williams wrote the song.
- Nichols also wrote two other Monkees hits, "The Girl I Knew Somewhere" and "You And I".
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Other Versions"Someday Man" has been recorded by various artists, including Del Shannon and Paul Williams, the song’s co-writer.
- In 2001, Nichols recorded his own version of the song for his album, Full Circle.
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Charts and Commercial SuccessDespite its insightful lyrics, catchy tune, and The Monkees' popularity, "Someday Man" did not chart upon its initial release.
- The single "Listen to the Band/ Someday Man" did reach #63 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Cultural Relevance"Someday Man" was one of the first songs that Paul Williams and Roger Nichols wrote together, marking the beginning of a fruitful musical partnership.
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Lyrics and Themes"Someday Man" carries a hopeful message, encouraging listeners to strive for their dreams and remain optimistic about the future.
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The Band's PerspectiveThe Monkees member Micky Dolenz performed the lead vocal on "Someday Man", and he has often spoken positively of the song in interviews.
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Roger Nichols and Paul Williams CollaborationNichols and Williams went on to write several other popular songs, including the Oscar-winning "We've Only Just Begun" made famous by The Carpenters.
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Unique ElementsMusically, "Someday Man" is notable for its complex chord progression and time signature changes.
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