I'm on My Way
The Proclaimers
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I'm on my way from misery to happiness today I'm on my way from misery to happiness today I'm on my way to what I want from this world And years from now you'll make it to the next world And everything that you receive up yonder Is what you gave to me the day I wandered I took a right, I took a right turning yesterday I took a right, I took a right turning yesterday I took the road that brought me to your home town I took the bus to streets that I could walk down I walked the streets to find the one I'd looked for I climbed the stair that led me to your front door And now that I don't want for anything I'd have Al Jolson sing I"m sitting on top of the world I'll do my best, I'll do my best to do the best I can I'll do my best, I'll do my best to do the best I can To keep my feet, from jumping from the ground dear To keep my heart, from jumping through my mouth dear To keep the past, the past and not the present To try and learn when you teach me a lesson And now that I don't want for anything I'd have Al Jolson sing I"m sitting on top of the world
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Written by: CHARLES STOBO REID, CRAIG MORRIS REID
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Year of ReleaseThe song "I'm on My Way" was released in 1988 as part of The Proclaimers' second studio album.
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Genre ClassificationThe genre of "I'm on My Way" can be classified as folk rock.
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Album NameThe song is from the album "Sunshine On Leith" which is the same title of a stage musical that features the brothers' music.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, it only hit number 43 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I'm on My Way" features the band performing in various locations, including desert landscapes and city streets.
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Famous UseThe song was prominently featured in the animated film Shrek (2001), boosting its popularity.
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Artists InfoThe Proclaimers consist of Scottish twin brothers, Craig and Charlie Reid.
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Cultural ImpactIts use in Shrek made it an unofficial theme song for the movie franchise, ingraining it in pop culture.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a number of artists, including Irish singer Jack L and American death metal band Six Feet Under.
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Lyric ContentThe lyrics convey a message of optimism and determination, with lines like "I'm on my way from misery to happiness today".
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Influence of HometownLike many of their songs, "I'm On My Way" reflects the brothers' love for their hometown of Leith, Scotland.
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Use in AdvertisementsIn addition to its use in films, "I'm On My Way" has been featured in several commercials, helping to keep it popular and recognizable.
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