1988Released
3:39

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Interesting facts and trivia about I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles). By Songfacts®.

The Proclaimers are the Scottish twins Craig and Charlie Reid. This is their only hit in America, but four of their other songs made the UK Top 40, including their first hit, "Letter From America," which went to #3 in 1987.

This song is about being devoted to a woman and wanting to spend the rest of your life with her. And it's all sung in a Scottish accent.

In the line "I'm gonna be the one who's havering for you," 'havering' means babbling on. However, several US radio stations initially refused to play the song, as they thought 'havering' meant something much more naughty.

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Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles).
EKey
MajorMode
4/4Time Signature
132BPM

Album

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Released By

The record label that has released I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles).
Parlophone UK
© 1994 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company

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