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Loser Like Me
Glee Cast Lyrics


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Rachel with Santana
Yeah, you may think that I'm a zero
But hey, everyone you wanna be
Probably started off like me
You may say that I'm a freak show (I don't care)
But hey, give it just a little time
I bet you're gonna change your mind

Rachel with Finn
All of the dirt you've been throwin' my way
It ain't so hard to take, that's right
'Cause I know one day you'll be screaming my name
And I'll just look away, that's right

New Directions
Just go ahead and hate on me and run your mouth
So everyone can hear
Hit me with the worst you've got and knock me down
Baby, I don't care
Keep it up and soon enough you'll figure out
You wanna be, you wanna be a loser like me
A loser like me

Finn with Brittany
Push me up against the locker
And hey, all I do is shake it off
I'll get you back when I'm your boss
I'm not thinkin' 'bout you haters
'Cause, hey, I could be a superstar
I'll see you when you wash my car

Rachel with Finn
All of the dirt you've been throwin' my way
It ain't so hard to take, that's right
'Cause I know one day you'll be screaming my name
And I'll just look away, that's right

New Directions
Just go ahead and hate on me and run your mouth
So everyone can hear
Hit me with the worst you've got and knock me down
Baby, I don't care
Keep it up and soon enough you'll figure out
You wanna be, you wanna be a loser like me
A loser like me
A loser like me

Brittany with New Directions
Hey you over there
Keep the L up up in the air
Hey you over there
Keep the L up 'cause I don't care
You can throw your sticks
And you can throw your stones
Like a rocket, just watch me go
Yeah L-O-S-E-R, I can only be who I are

New Directions (Mercedes)
Just go ahead and hate on me and run your mouth (Yeah)
So everyone can hear
Hit me with the worst you've got and knock me down
Baby, I don't care
Keep it up and soon enough you'll figure out
You wanna be, you wanna be a loser like me

Just go ahead and hate on me and run your mouth (Yeah)
So everyone can hear
Hit me with the worst you've got and knock me down
Baby, I don't care
Keep it up and soon enough you'll figure out
You wanna be, you wanna be a loser like me
A loser like me
A loser like me
A loser like me
A loser like me

Overall Meaning

The song "Loser Like Me" by Glee Cast is an anthem for those who are often bullied or belittled by others. The song expresses the idea that those who are considered losers or outcasts by others can rise above their circumstances and achieve great things with determination and hard work. The first verse, sung by Rachel with Santana, starts with the line "Yeah, you may think that I'm a zero, but hey, everyone you wanna be probably started off like me." This suggests that even those who are successful or popular might have faced rejection or struggles at some point in their lives.


The chorus of the song is a call to action for those who are being bullied: "Just go ahead and hate on me and run your mouth, so everyone can hear. Hit me with the worst you've got and knock me down, baby, I don't care. Keep it up and soon enough you'll figure out you wanna be, you wanna be a loser like me." This encourages those who are being belittled to embrace their "loser" status and use it as a motivation to achieve success.


The song also features verses from different members of the New Directions club, who boast about their abilities and mock their haters. Brittany sings, "Push me up against the locker, and hey, all I do is shake it off. I'll get you back when I'm your boss," suggesting that she will eventually rise above her current circumstances and become successful. The overall message of the song is one of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, you may think that I'm a zero
People might think that I am insignificant


But hey, everyone you wanna be Probably started off like me
However, the people that you are trying to emulate probably started off just like me


You may say that I'm a freak show (I don't care) But hey, give it just a little time I bet you're gonna change your mind
You might think that I am strange, but eventually you'll come around and realize that I am awesome


All of the dirt you've been throwin' my way It ain't so hard to take, that's right 'Cause I know one day you'll be screaming my name And I'll just look away, that's right
All the insults that you have thrown at me are not affecting me now, because I know that someday you will be cheering my name, and I will just ignore you


Just go ahead and hate on me and run your mouth So everyone can hear Hit me with the worst you've got and knock me down Baby, I don't care Keep it up and soon enough you'll figure out You wanna be, you wanna be a loser like me A loser like me
Go ahead and say whatever you want about me, I don't care. Keep trying to bring me down, because eventually you'll realize that you want to be someone like me


Push me up against the locker And hey, all I do is shake it off I'll get you back when I'm your boss I'm not thinkin' 'bout you haters 'Cause, hey, I could be a superstar I'll see you when you wash my car
You can bully me all you want, but it doesn't affect me. Someday, I will be successful and you'll be working for me. I'm not thinking about you haters, I am focused on my dreams


Hey you over there Keep the L up up in the air Hey you over there Keep the L up 'cause I don't care You can throw your sticks And you can throw your stones Like a rocket, just watch me go Yeah L-O-S-E-R, I can only be who I are
Hey you, keep holding up the loser sign, because I don't care. You can throw whatever you want at me, but I will keep moving forward. I am proud to be myself, even if that means being called a loser


Just go ahead and hate on me and run your mouth (Yeah) So everyone can hear Hit me with the worst you've got and knock me down Baby, I don't care Keep it up and soon enough you'll figure out You wanna be, you wanna be a loser like me
Go on, keep spreading hate and negativity about me. I will keep standing back up every time you knock me down. Eventually, you will realize that being a loser like me is a good thing


A loser like me A loser like me A loser like me A loser like me
Being a loser like me is something that I am proud of, and I will never change who I am




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Comments from YouTube:

@joziah7128

When they performed this song on the show I thought it was so hype, I could feel there energy and it was awesome how they turned pain and being lame into something cool! They totall deserved first place with this performance.

@nickosmond9561

This was me in Hogh school.

@kandragraham5769

They were awesome! Rachel has a great voice.

@alyssastanley5992

Corey nailed this song. Rest in peace you gorgeous soul

@user-vb6bn6tf3p

0:44
SO GOOD!

@aaronray6110

Highschool memories with this one. God I love this song even after my highschool years.

@masterninjary2319

This show was indeed one of my favorites at this period, alongside Adventure Time, Gravity Falls, Breaking Bad, and The Walking Dead. All of these shows remind me of high school memories.

@obohemma1983

I love this song

@disneyfanbr

best show in the show

@user-dq4ch2sb9j

love this song

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