I Want to Be There (When You Come)

Echo & the Bunnymen

About I Want to Be There (When You Come)

"I Want to Be There (When You Come)" is a single by Echo & the Bunnymen which was released in September 1997. It was the second single released after Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant and Les Pattinson reformed the band. It was also the second single to be released from their 1997 album, Evergreen. It reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart, number 26 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart, and number 16 on the Canadian RPM Alternative 30 chart.


Year:
2006
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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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Echo & the Bunnymen

Echo & the Bunnymen are an English post-punk band, formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bass player Les Pattinson, supplemented by a drum machine. By 1980, Pete de Freitas joined as the band's drummer, and their debut album, Crocodiles, met with critical acclaim and made the UK Top 20. Their second album, Heaven Up Here (1981), again found favour with the critics and reached number 10 in the UK Album chart. The band's cult status was followed by mainstream success in the mid-1980s, as they scored a UK Top 10 hit with "The Cutter", and the attendant album, Porcupine (1983), reached number 2 in the UK. Their next release, Ocean Rain (1984), continued the band's UK chart success, a… more »

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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.
Song Release
"I Want to Be There (When You Come)" is a track from their eighth studio album "Evergreen". It was released in 1997.
Album Success
This 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.
Song Meaning
While 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.
Band Reunion
The 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.
Video
The 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.
Reception
The 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.
Notable Performances
Echo & 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.
Record Label
The 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.
Re-recording
Interestingly, in 2001, the band re-recorded this song along with several other hits for their album "Crystal Days".

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