Pinball Wizard
Pink Cream 69 Lyrics
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I've played the silver ball
From Soho down to Brighton
I must have played them all
But I ain't seen nothing like him
In any amusement hall
That deaf, dumb and blind kid
Sure plays a mean pinball
He stands like a statue
Becomes part of the machine
Feeling all the bumpers
Always playing clean
He plays by intuition
The digit counters fall
That deaf, dumb and blind kid
Sure plays a mean pinball
He's a pinball wizard
There has to be a twist
A pinball wizard's
Got such a supple wrist
How do you think he does it
I don't know
What makes him so good
He ain't got no distractions
Can't hear those buzzers and bells
Don't see lights a flashin'
Plays by sense of smell
Always gets a replay
Never seen him fall
That deaf, dumb and blind kid
Sure plays a mean pinball
I thought I was
The Bally table king
But I just handed
My pinball crown to him
Even on my favorite table
He can beat my best
His disciples lead him in
And he just does the rest
He's got crazy flipper fingers
Never seen him fall
That deaf, dumb and blind kid
Sure plays a mean pinball
The lyrics to "Pinball Wizard" by Pink Cream 69, originally performed by The Who, tell the story of an exceptional pinball player who is deaf, dumb, and blind. The singer acknowledges his own prowess at the game but marvels at the sheer skill of the pinball wizard. The wizard seems to have an almost supernatural ability to play the game, with no distractions from sound or sight, relying solely on his intuition and sense of smell. The song is a celebration of this unique talent and a display of the power of the game of pinball.
The singer of the song, the pinball wizard, is both mysterious and fascinating. He stands like a statue, becoming part of the machine, and never falls, despite the singer's best efforts to beat him at his own game. The refrain of "sure plays a mean pinball" emphasizes his extraordinary skills, and the lyrics reveal that his incredible wrist flexibility is likely the key to his success. The song is also a reflection of the era in which it was written, a time when pinball machines were in vogue, and dedicated players could gain widespread recognition for their skills.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever since I was a young boy
Since childhood, I have been playing pinball.
I've played the silver ball
I am an experienced pinball player.
From Soho down to Brighton
I have played pinball in many places.
I must have played them all
I have played many different pinball machines.
But I ain't seen nothing like him
I have not encountered anyone as skilled as him.
In any amusement hall
Even in places where many people play pinball.
That deaf, dumb and blind kid
The pinball wizard is physically challenged.
Sure plays a mean pinball
He is extremely skilled at playing pinball.
He stands like a statue
He is very focused and still while playing.
Becomes a part of the machine
He is so in tune with the pinball machine that he seems like a part of it.
Feeling all the bumpers
He is aware of all the features of the machine, including its bumpers.
Always playing clean
He is honest and plays by the rules.
He plays by intuition
He relies on his instincts while playing pinball.
The digit counters fall
He expertly scores points in the game.
He's a pinball wizard
He is a master at playing pinball.
There has to be a twist
There must be some secret to his skill.
A pinball wizard's
Being a master at pinball means
Got such a supple wrist
Having a flexible wrist is important for playing pinball well.
How do you think he does it
I am puzzled by how he plays so well.
I don't know
I do not have any idea how he does it.
What makes him so good
What is the reason behind his exceptional pinball skills?
He ain't got no distractions
He is not distracted by anything while playing pinball.
Can't hear those buzzers and bells
He is deaf, so he cannot hear the sounds of the pinball machine.
Don't see lights a flashin'
He is blind, so he cannot see the lights of the pinball machine.
Plays by sense of smell
He plays based on his other senses.
Always gets a replay
He is so skilled that he wins an extra game after each game he plays.
Never seen him fall
I have never seen him lose a game of pinball.
I thought I was
I used to consider myself to be
The Bally table king
The best pinball player.
But I just handed
However, I just lost my title as
My pinball crown to him
The pinball wizard beat me at my own game.
Even on my favorite table
Even on the table I know best.
He can beat my best
The pinball wizard wins against my best efforts.
His disciples lead him in
Other people guide him to the machine.
And he just does the rest
Once he is at the machine, he wins easily.
He's got crazy flipper fingers
His fingers move rapidly on the flippers.
Never seen him fall
I have never seen the pinball wizard lose a game.
That deaf, dumb and blind kid
The pinball wizard, who has impaired senses.
Sure plays a mean pinball
He is an expert at playing pinball.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Peter Townshend
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Emile Rock
Fantastic cover!
farmtracks1
Excellent!!
Robert Wallin
Freakin' Awesome!
Mark Francis
The intro sounds more like a slot machine then a Pinball machine
Denise Johnson
This sounds exactly like the original!
RED ROADS
molto bella