1) Tadpole was… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Tadpole was a female-led New Zealand band from Auckland that formed in June 1994.
2) Tadpole is a Slovenian techno duo.
3) Tadpole is an Australian punk band from Brisbane.
1) Tadpole was a female-led New Zealand band from Auckland that formed in June 1994. They produced three albums; The Buddhafinger, The Medusa and Tadpole. The band split up in 2006.
2) Tadpole is a Slovenian techno duo.
3) Tadpole is an Australian punk band from Brisbane.
No. 1
Tadpole Lyrics
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You'd like to say you like to say you like to say you
You like to think you like to think you like to think you
You'd like to know you'd like to know you'd like to know
Who do you think you're fooling
You're number one, number one
My number one
You're on your own you're on your own you're on your own you
You're pulling through you're pulling through you're pulling through you
You think you can you think you can you think you can you
I know you can with a helping hand I know you can
The lyrics to Tadpole's song No. 1 are open to interpretation, but they seem to be addressing someone who is pretending to be something they are not. The repetition of phrases like "you'd like to know," "you'd like to say," and "you'd like to think" suggest that this person is not really sure of themselves and is putting on a facade to cover up their insecurities.
The chorus, "Who do you think you're fooling, you're number one, number one, my number one," is somewhat ambiguous. On the one hand, it could be interpreted as a sarcastic put-down of the person being addressed, with the implication that they are not really number one. On the other hand, it could be read as a statement of support and recognition, with the implication that even though this person may be putting on a front, they are still number one in the eyes of the singer.
The final verse seems to suggest that the person being addressed can succeed if they have a helping hand. This could be interpreted as a call for empathy and understanding, or as an acknowledgement that we all need support sometimes.
Overall, the message of the song seems to be that it's better to be true to yourself than to try to be someone you're not, and that with a little help, even the most uncertain among us can succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
You'd like to know you'd like to know you'd like to know you
You have an insatiable desire to gain knowledge about something.
You'd like to say you like to say you like to say you
You have an urge to express your thoughts or feelings to others.
You like to think you like to think you like to think you
You enjoy reflecting deeply and contemplating about various aspects of life.
You'd like to know you'd like to know you'd like to know
You have an overwhelming curiosity about something which you want to satisfy.
Who do you think you're fooling
You are pretending to be someone else or attempting to deceive others.
You're number one, number one
You are the best and the most important person in your own eyes.
My number one
You are the most important person in someone else's eyes as well.
You're on your own you're on your own you're on your own you
You have to deal with a situation or a problem all by yourself without any assistance.
You're pulling through you're pulling through you're pulling through you
Despite the challenges and difficulties, you are managing to come out of the situation successfully.
You think you can you think you can you think you can you
You strongly believe in yourself and your abilities to achieve what you desire.
I know you can with a helping hand I know you can
You are capable of achieving your goals with some assistance and support from others.
Contributed by Lillian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.