I'm A Loser
Marianne Faithfull Lyrics
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There is one love I should never have crossed.
He was a boy in a million, my friend,
I should have known he would win in the end.
[Chorus]
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 him or myself that I cry ?
[Chorus: x2]
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.
[Chorus]
I'm a loser.
In Marianne Faithfull's song "I'm A Loser," she speaks about a love that she should have never gotten involved with. Although she has loved and lost before, there was something different about this particular love. It is evident that the person she is singing about was more than just a lover, as she calls him a "boy in a million, my friend." This person was important to her in more ways than one, perhaps someone who she thought was a soulmate or lifelong friend. Despite this, she acknowledges that he was always going to come out on top in the end, implying that there was something unrequited about their affection.
Despite trying to put on a brave face and pretending to be happy through humor, she is deeply hurt by the loss. There is a stark contrast between how she appears to be on the outside and what is going on inside her head, with her tears falling like rain from the sky. It is unclear whether she is crying for him or herself, but it could be a combination of both.
The lyrics suggest that she knows she is at fault for losing this important person. She wonders what she could have done differently to prevent her fate, but she realizes that it is too late. In the end, she warns others that pride can lead to a downfall, a sentiment that is echoed in the title of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Of all the love I have won or have lost
Looking back at all the past love affairs, there's one that stands out as a mistake.
There is one love I should never have crossed.
One particular relationship should not have happened, it was a bad decision.
He was a boy in a million, my friend,
The person in question was exceptional and was a close friend.
I should have known he would win in the end.
It's not surprising that they parted ways.
Although I laugh and I act like a clown,
Despite putting up a happy face, there's sadness inside.
Beneath this mask I am wearing a frown.
The true emotions are of sadness and not happiness.
My tears are falling like rain from the sky,
The sadness is so overwhelming that it's like a storm of tears.
Is it for him or myself that I cry ?
The reason for tears is either for the person they lost or for themselves.
What have I done to deserve such a fate ?
Reflecting on what could have been done differently to avoid the circumstances.
I realize I have left it too late
It's too late to change things now, regretting not taking a different path earlier.
And so it's true pride comes before a fall,
Realizing the mistake of being overconfident.
I'm telling you so that you won't lose all.
Sharing personal experiences as a warning, so others can avoid similar situations.
I'm a loser
Feeling like a failure for making a mistake.
And I lost someone who's near to me.
The mistake resulted in losing a close person.
I'm a loser
Repeating the feeling of failure.
And I'm not what I appear to be.
The outward appearance doesn't match the true emotions and situation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@RoySmiles100
Stunningly under-rated singer and one of my favourite Beatle covers. Attention must be paid! Please listen to her sing SALLY FREE & EASY and THERE BUT FOR FORTUNE amongst her other folk covers...astonishing.
@mardybum74
oh my, I really love this woman.
@musiccollector
My mother has her Greatest Hits. She is awesome.
@doncarvill1963
What a distinctive voice, and a great talent!
@RWSCOTT
Love this arrangement.
@patriot-for-ever
Beautiful song and girl
@JOSEALVIM100
Bela e canta demais! Deu um toque todo especial a canção de Lennon/McCartney e com o seu talento e estilo próprio, ficou excepcional!
@nathalietougris8535
Magnifique Marianne love just love
@MaceMn
Thanx 4 the post. She's great.
@joaniejett8394
Thank yio Marianne I love your version of this song! Again I like when a girl sings this to or about a boy! I told tiffany a month ago she out Fabbed the Fabs, and my lady , you did too! Rock on dear lady! I bowed to Tiffany in person and I bow to you Marianne. We go back a very long road, dont we!