Every year is the same
And I feel it again,
I'm a loser - no chance to win.
Leaves start falling,
Come down is calling,
Loneliness starts sinking in.
But I'm one.
I am one.
And I can see
That this is me,
And I will be,
You'll all see
I'm the one.
Where do you get
Those blue blue jeans?
Faded patched secret so tight.
Where do you get
That walk oh so lean?
Your shoes and your shirts
All just right.
But I'm one etc.
I got a Gibson
Without a case
But I can't get that even tanned look on my face.
Ill fitting clothes
I blend in the crowd,
Fingers so clumsy
Voice too loud.
But I'm one.
And I feel it again,
I'm a loser - no chance to win.
Leaves start falling,
Come down is calling,
Loneliness starts sinking in.
I am one.
And I can see
That this is me,
And I will be,
You'll all see
I'm the one.
Those blue blue jeans?
Faded patched secret so tight.
Where do you get
That walk oh so lean?
Your shoes and your shirts
All just right.
But I'm one etc.
Without a case
But I can't get that even tanned look on my face.
Ill fitting clothes
I blend in the crowd,
Fingers so clumsy
Voice too loud.
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I love this song so much, I covered it back in the day when I used to play coffee houses. Accepting one's faults is empowering. Singing those lyrics (especially the chorus) into a microphone in front of a crowd is pretty cool too!
Jimmy knows he has four personalities, but he's in denial. He's trying to convince himself that he is okay, he can control all four and he can ultimately be one, even though it can never happen.
Every year is the same And I feel it again, I'm a loser - no chance to win. Leaves start falling, Come down is calling, Loneliness starts sinking in.
But I'm one. I am one. And I can see That this is me,
Change the lyrics from "year" to "week" and thats what i feel in my life now. a few months back i was the life of the pub/club/party, "Mikey'll get the atmosphere goin". Now outta desperation i've made a few fuck up's and been made a cast out by all these people,....
But I'm one. I am one. And I can see That this is me, AND I WILL BE, YOU'LL ALL SEE I'M THE ONE!!.
Because if i get knocked down I always bounce back, This time i'm gonna bounce back bigger than ever!! (just thought i'd share that with you lol)
Its partly about Pete Townsend and his beginnings as a Mod. Of course, it translates to Jimmy. "Where did you get those blue blue jeans" refers to Levi's 501's, a must-have for the casual mod look. So yep. Mods. Ill-fitting clothes, and I blend in the crowd.
This song is the ongoing story of my life. I'm a loser / and/but / I'm one... I'm really One... just you wait.
I don't know how common this combination of opposite self-estimations is. I used to think it was just me... but judging from how this song has been received and reviewed here, I think that, as Bob Dylan says, "in this I am not so unique."
Like Jimmy, nothing ever seems to go just right... how do those perfect/lucky people do it? But never give up on that Gibson. Its still all going to come together one day. You'll all see.
this man knows that he has his faults, he is not like everybody else. he has come to the conclusion that he is crazy, nervous, unfashionable, etc. but he is himself, and as long as he remains a free spirit, he can accept it.
I love this song, it relates to me so much because I am kind of the kid that everyone thinks is weird. It makes me cry a lot, it's such a great song. Every song on Quadrophenia is so touching for me.
This song is AMAZING. I absolutely love it. The beginning starts out so quiet and then it gets louder...and plus the message will always be one that people can relate to.
One of the best songs I've ever heard.
Even though anyone at any age can relate to this, I think it's mainly about teenage fears and self-doubt.
I feel like this most days and theres no chance of things changing, and the feeling of lonely ness