I'm The One
Material Feat. Nile Rodgers Lyrics
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Give me the pain
Feeling like a sinner
When you are the Saint
Take me by the hand
Take me by the leg
Digging in the sand
See it on my Face
I'm young
Do you want me
I'm young
Prey on me
Take you on a walk
Take you to my grave
Digging in the dirt
See it on my face
Take me by the hand
Take me by the leg
Digging in the sand
See it on my face
The song "I'm The One" by Material featuring Nile Rodgers is a song that explores the frustration and tension that can arise in relationships. The lyrics are directed towards someone who is constantly criticizing and berating the singer, making them feel like they can't do anything right. The chorus, "I'm sorry, but screw you," is a defiant statement of self-acceptance and refusal to bow to someone else's expectations.
The verses describe the specific ways in which the singer feels wronged by this person - they are always yelling and treating them like a criminal, and won't even let them be alone without some kind of attack. The singer tries to gain their trust, but starts to feel like it's futile, and turns to self-pleasure to cope with the loneliness. The bridge addresses apologies that the singer feels like they're constantly making - to their parents, boss, and girlfriend - but ultimately ends up rejecting the idea of constantly trying to please others and conform to their expectations.
Overall, the song is a powerful anthem of self-assertion and defiance against those who try to control and belittle others. It speaks to the universal experience of feeling like you can never measure up, and the need to break free from that mindset and embrace your own unique identity.
Line by Line Meaning
There's times I'm wrong and there's times
I make mistakes sometimes and I am aware of it
I'm right but there's no need to start a fight
Sometimes I'm right, but it's not worth fighting over it
You're always telling me this and that
You constantly give me unsolicited advice
But I think it's just a bunch of crap (crap)
I think what you're saying is nonsense
Yelling at me all the time and
You shout at me constantly
Treating me like I committed a crime
You're treating me as if I did something wrong
Just leave me alone and let me be
Just give me some space and let me do my thing
And I won't chop down your cherry tree
I won't do anything to harm you
I'm sorry for the things that I do
I apologize for my actions
I'm sorry, I'll be me and you be you
I'm sorry, but I can only be myself and you can only be yourself
I'm sorry, I can't be like you
I'm sorry, but I can't be the person you want me to be
I'm sorry, but screw you
I'm sorry, but I don't care about your opinion anymore
You're always there getting in my face
You're always in my personal space
Yet you say I'm the one who's out of place
Despite being in my space, you say I'm the one who doesn't belong
Get out of my head, get out of my mind
Stop bothering me and invading my thoughts
You're constantly stepping out of line
You keep crossing boundaries
I try try try to gain your trust
I made attempts to earn your trust
But I just feel like all is lost
But I feel like I failed to gain your trust
I failed to take you on a date
I didn't live up to your expectations of taking you on a date
Now I'm stuck here at home to masturbate
Now I'm alone and resorting to self-gratification
I'm sorry mom, I'm sorry dad
I apologize to my parents
I always seem to make you mad
I always seem to upset you
I'm sorry to my boss at work
I apologize to my boss
It's not my fault you're a jerk
It's not my fault that you're unpleasant
I'm sorry to my girlfriend too I tried
I apologize to my girlfriend for trying and possibly failing
To do everything for you
To go above and beyond for you
I'm sorry to all of you, I'm sorry, but screw you
I apologize to all of you, but at the same time, I don't care about your opinions anymore
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tyler Coleman Jundt, Meghan Paige Dowlen, Robert Hansen Rapp, John Vincent Jr. Restivo, Benjamin Cole Presley
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THX 4488
The thickest, fatest, heaviest, deepest and funkiest funk i know of, so much tension in it, especially the climax at 4:35. It totally captures me.
firefish21
very rare and not well known track........still.. sounds just great......
BePositive63
From the best album of the '80 with the first appearance of of Whitney Houston!
ajhoncantara
Man, I haven't heard this in years and forgot how much I loved this album.
Ron DayVoo
was this ever released as a single? Bet it would have been big on the R&B charts. Their song "Busting Out" is also great.
Tøni Schifer
still such a great track!
Dancing With Alpacas
Funny thing, I first heard this song from a Early 80s European porno movie. Excellent work on those synthesizers. For me, this song was way ahead of it's time. Thank you for uploading this! This is freaking awesome!
Peter Rieder
from the Album '' one down '' ( feat. Brian Eno )...love it
Frenchiic
Great funky song and great work ! Just an error : you put a photo of (RIP) Tony Thompson the singer who is not (RIP also) Tony Thompson the drummer of CHIC. They had the same name but they were different persons.
Michael Humbles
Bill Laswell is a god