I’m One Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Every year, it's the same and I feel it again
I'm a loser, no chance to win
Leaves start falling, comedown is calling
Loneliness starts sinking in
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 3]
I've got a Gibson without a case
But I can't get that even-tanned look on my face
Ill-fitting clothes and I blend in the crowd
Fingers so clumsy, voice too loud
Every year, it's the same and I feel it again
I'm a loser, no chance to win
Leaves start falling, comedown is calling
Loneliness starts sinking in
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 3]
I've got a Gibson without a case
But I can't get that even-tanned look on my face
Ill-fitting clothes and I blend in the crowd
Fingers so clumsy, voice too loud
[Chorus]
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
[Outro]
I'm the one
I'm the one
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
[Outro]
I'm the one
I'm the one
About
Genius Annotation
“I’m One” is one of the main moments of introspection spread throughout the narrative and also a sign that Jimmy may not be as Mod as he appears, given the way he asks a fellow Mod where he got his clothes. (Mods would lose face asking another Mod where he got his clothes).
Written and sung by Pete Townshend, the song has since become a fan favorite.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
- 1.I Am the Sea
- 2.The Real Me
- 3.Quadrophenia
- 4.Cut My Hair
- 6.I’m One
- 10.I’ve Had Enough
- 11.5:15
- 12.Sea and Sand
- 13.Drowned
- 14.Bell Boy
- 15.Doctor Jimmy
- 16.The Rock
Credits
Produced By
Written By
Vocals
Electric Guitar
Drums
Bass Guitar
Associated Perfomer
Lyricist
Composer
Lead Vocals
Recorded At
Ramport Studios, Battersea, London, UK (May - September 1973)
Release Date
October 26, 1973
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