Just Another Nervous Wreck
Supertramp Lyrics


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I'm feeling so alone now
They cut the telephone, uh, huh
Yeah, my life is just a mess

I threw it all away now
I could have made a fortune
I lost the craving for success
And as the acrobats, they tumble
And so the corn begins to crumble
While in the mirror
She admires a brand new dress

Live on the second floor now
They're trying to bust the door down
Soon I'll have a new address

So much for liberation
They'll have a celebration
Yeah, I've been under too much stress

And as the clouds begin to rumble
So the juggler makes his fumble
And the sun upon my wall is getting less

Don't, give a damn
Fight, while you can
Kill, shoot 'em up
They'll, they'll run amok
Shout, Judas
Loud, they'll hear us
Soldier, sailor
Who's your jailer?
They'll run for cover when they discover
Everyone's a nervous wreck now

I used to think she was so nimble
I would have bought her as a symbol
But now I can't afford the pen
To sign her checks

I Don't give a damn
Fight, while you can
Kill, shoot 'em up
They'll, yeah, they'll run amok
Shout, Judas
Loud, they'll hear us
Soldier, sailor
Who's your jailer?
They'll run for cover when they discover
Everyone's a nervous wreck now

Life's just a bummer, they got your number
Well, give as good as we get now
Rise from the gutter, stick with each other
We'll drive 'em over the edge now
They're gonna bleed, that's what they need
We'll get together and blow their cover
We're ready (yeah, we're ready)
Yeah, we're ready (yeah, we're ready)
Yeah, we're ready, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah, we're ready)
Oh, we're ready, ready (yeah, we're ready)
Ah, we're ready, yeah (yeah, we're ready)

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(Yeah, we're ready now)
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(Yeah, we're ready)
(Yeah, we're ready now)

Overall Meaning

In Supertramp's song "Just Another Nervous Wreck," the singer expresses feelings of loneliness, stress, and disappointment in his current circumstances. He feels discarded and disconnected from the world because his phone has been cut off, and he has been evicted from his apartment building. He used to have ambition and desire for success, but he has since lost that drive. However, he does not want to give up and instead encourages others to take action and fight against their oppressors.


The chorus of "Don't give a damn, fight while you can, kill, shoot 'em up, they'll, they'll run amok" represents the singer's defiance in the face of adversity. He urges others to join him in the fight and not to let fear hold them back. The line "shout Judas, loud, they'll hear us" suggests that the singer wants to make a loud and clear statement to those who have wronged him and others.


The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, with the lines "life's just a bummer, they got your number, well, give as good as we get now." These words represent the singer's conviction to fight against those who have wronged him and to rise up from his current state of despair. The repeated references to being ready show that the singer is ready for whatever comes his way, whether it be a fight or a chance at redemption.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm feeling so alone now
I am experiencing a strong sense of loneliness


They cut the telephone, uh huh
My phone line has been disconnected


Yeah, my life is just a mess
My life is in chaos


I threw it all away now
I squandered everything I had


I could have made a fortune
I had the potential to be wealthy


I lost the craving for success
I no longer have the desire to achieve success


And as the acrobats, they tumble
The acrobats are falling to the ground


And so the corn begins to crumble
The corn is falling apart


While in the mirror
Looking at her reflection


She admires a brand new dress
She is enjoying her new clothing


Live on the second floor now
I am now living on the second floor


They're trying to bust the door down
Someone is attempting to break down my door


Soon I'll have a new address
I will be moving soon


So much for liberation
Liberty is not as good as it seemed


They'll have a celebration
Others will celebrate at my expense


Yeah, I've been under too much stress
I am experiencing a significant amount of stress


And as the clouds begin to rumble
The clouds are thundering


So the juggler makes his fumble
The juggler is making a mistake


And the sun upon my wall is getting less
The sun's light is dimming


Don't, give a damn
I don't care


Fight, while you can
Fight for what you want before it's too late


Kill, shoot 'em up
Violently attack them


They'll, they'll run amok
They'll behave uncontrollably


Shout, Judas
Betray them


Loud, they'll hear us
We'll make sure they hear us


Soldier, sailor
Military personnel


Who's your jailer?
Who is keeping you captive?


They'll run for cover when they discover
They'll try to hide when they find out


Everyone's a nervous wreck now
Everyone is extremely stressed


I used to think she was so nimble
I previously thought she was agile


I would have bought her as a symbol
I would have paid a lot for her as a representation


But now I can't afford the pen
But now I can't afford to sign any checks


To sign her checks
To write and sign the checks


Life's just a bummer, they got your number
Life is tough, and they know how to reach you


Well, give as good as we get now
We should respond in a similar manner


Rise from the gutter, stick with each other
Get out of a bad situation and stick together


We'll drive 'em over the edge now
We'll push them too far


They're gonna bleed, that's what they need
They need to face the consequences of their actions


We'll get together and blow their cover
We'll work together and expose them


We're ready (yeah, we're ready)
We're prepared


Yeah, we're ready (yeah, we're ready)
Yes, we're ready


Yeah, we're ready, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah, we're ready)
Yes, we're definitely ready


Oh, we're ready, ready (yeah, we're ready)
We're ready and excited


Ah, we're ready, yeah (yeah, we're ready)
Yes, we're definitely ready


(Yeah, we're ready)
We're prepared


(Yeah, we're ready)
Yes, we're ready


(Yeah, we're ready)
Yes, we're definitely ready


(Yeah, we're ready)
We're prepared


(Yeah, we're ready)
Yes, we're ready


(Yeah, we're ready)
Yes, we're definitely ready


(Yeah, we're ready)
We're prepared


(Yeah, we're ready now)
We're ready to act now


(Yeah, we're ready)
Yes, we're prepared


(Yeah, we're ready)
Yes, we're ready


(Yeah, we're ready now)
We're ready to act now


(Yeah, we're ready)
We're ready


(Yeah, we're ready)
Yes, we're ready


(Yeah, we're ready)
We're prepared


(Yeah, we're ready)
Yes, we're definitely ready


(Yeah, we're ready)
We're prepared


(Yeah, we're ready)
Yes, we're ready


(Yeah, we're ready)
Yes, we're definitely ready


(Yeah, we're ready now)
We're ready to act now




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Richard Davies, Roger Hodgson

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