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I'm A Loser
The Beatles Lyrics


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I'm a loser
I'm a loser
And I'm not what I appear to be

Of all the love I have won, and have lost
There is one love I should never have crossed
She was a girl in a million my friend
I should have known she would win in the end

I'm a loser
And I lost someone who's near to me
I'm a loser
And I'm not what I appear to be

Although I laugh and I act like a clown
Beneath this mask I am wearing a frown
My tears are falling like rain from the sky
Is it for her or myself that I cry?

I'm a loser
And I lost someone who's near to me
I'm a loser
And I'm not what I appear to be

What have I done to deserve such a fate?
I realize I have left it too late
And so it's true pride comes before a fall
I'm telling you so that you won't lose all

I'm a loser
And I lost someone who's near to me
I'm a loser
And I'm not what I appear to be

Overall Meaning

The Beatles’ song “I’m a Loser” is a reflection of the lead singer John Lennon’s struggles with personal insecurity and sadness. The lyrics start with a declaration that the singer is a loser, and that he is not what he appears to be. It may mean that he outwardly portrays himself as a happy-go-lucky person while inside, he is struggling with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt.


The second part of the song talks about lost love, and how the singer has lost someone who was ‘near to him.' This person could be a love interest, a friend, or even a family member. The lyrics hint that the singer may have made some mistakes that led to the loss, leaving him to regret his actions.


The song ends with the singer questioning why he deserves such a fate, realizing that he has left some things too late. The final line refers to the proverb “pride comes before a fall,” indicating that maybe the singer’s pride led to his present circumstance.


Overall, “I’m a Loser” explores themes of personal insecurity, lost love, regret, and self-reflection. It is a testament to John Lennon’s songwriting ability to explore complex emotions in a simple and relatable manner.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a loser
I am unsuccessful or failing in my endeavors.


I'm a loser
I am unsuccessful or failing in my endeavors.


And I'm not what I appear to be
I am not the person that others perceive me to be.


Of all the love I have won, and have lost
Out of all the relationships I've had, some successful and some not, there is one that stands out.


There is one love I should never have crossed
I made a mistake by getting involved with this particular person.


She was a girl in a million my friend
She was an incredibly special person to me.


I should have known she would win in the end
I should have realized that she would come out on top.


Although I laugh and I act like a clown
Even though I try to act happy and carefree, I am not.


Beneath this mask I am wearing a frown
I am actually sad and unhappy underneath my facade.


My tears are falling like rain from the sky
I am crying uncontrollably.


Is it for her or myself that I cry?
I am not sure if I am crying for her or myself, or both.


What have I done to deserve such a fate?
I cannot understand why I am in this situation.


I realize I have left it too late
I understand that I am too late to fix things now.


And so it's true pride comes before a fall
It's true that arrogance and overconfidence lead to failure.


I'm telling you so that you won't lose all
I am sharing my story so that you do not make the same mistake and suffer the same consequences.


I'm a loser
I am unsuccessful or failing in my endeavors.


And I lost someone who's near to me
I lost someone who was very important to me.


I'm a loser
I am unsuccessful or failing in my endeavors.


And I'm not what I appear to be
I am not the person that others perceive me to be.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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