I Ain't The One
The Angels Lyrics


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(Brewster-Neeson-Brewster)
Smokers smoking in the smoking room, fishes in the fish tank
Sailors waiting for the tide to turn, too bad the ship sank
Well dressed wax-work wound up to walk
Stares through the window
Clown in the alley-way looking for an exit, facing the shadows
I don't patronise you
I don't' try to put you down
I don't criticise you
I ain't the one , I ain't the one to judge
Hard hitting journalist, says he's a communist
Says he believes in world war III
Lives in a high-rent luxury apartment, he ain't fooling me
I don't patronise you
I don't' try to put you down
I don't criticise you
I ain't the one , I ain't the one to judge
Reading the newspaers, keeping in touch




They steal your secrets, but I ain't the one to judge
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Overall Meaning

The Angels's song "I Ain't The One" is a reflection on the futility of trying to judge and criticize others. The lyrics depict various characters in different situations, but all of them share a sense of hopelessness and dissatisfaction. The smokers in the smoking room, fishes in the fish tank, sailors waiting for the tide to turn, all seem to be stuck in their own situation, unable to do anything to change it. The wax-work doll staring through the window and the clown in the alley-way looking for an exit are also struggling to find their place in the world. However, despite their struggles, the singer makes it clear that he does not judge or criticize them, and instead recognizes their humanity.


The lyrics then shift towards those who are more vocal in their beliefs, such as the hard-hitting journalist who claims to be a communist and believes in world war III, but lives in a high-rent luxury apartment. The singer acknowledges that he is not fooled by such displays of hypocrisy and that he is not the one to judge them. Instead, he chooses to focus on his own actions and not impose his views on others.


Overall, the song is a poignant reminder that, despite our differences, we are all human and deserving of empathy and understanding. It's an uplifting message that encourages us to be more accepting of ourselves and others.


Line by Line Meaning

Smokers smoking in the smoking room, fishes in the fish tank
Describing the mundane, everyday actions of people and objects in a room.


Sailors waiting for the tide to turn, too bad the ship sank
Focusing on the disappointment of waiting for something that ultimately fails to happen.


Well dressed wax-work wound up to walk, stares through the window
Describing a figurine that seems to be alive, yet is unfeeling and unresponsive to the world around it.


Clown in the alley-way looking for an exit, facing the shadows
A clown who tries to appear happy and carefree, but is actually struggling with his surroundings.


I don't patronise you, I don't' try to put you down, I don't criticise you, I ain't the one, I ain't the one to judge
The singer is making an assertion that they do not judge or criticize others.


Hard hitting journalist, says he's a communist, says he believes in world war III, lives in a high-rent luxury apartment, he ain't fooling me
The singer is calling out the hypocrisy of a journalist who claims to be a communist, yet lives a lavish lifestyle.


Reading the newspapers, keeping in touch, they steal your secrets, but I ain't the one to judge
The singer acknowledges the invasive nature of the media, but once again asserts that they do not judge others.




Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TYRESE DARNELL GIBSON, RODNEY JERKINS, FRED III JERKINS, LASHAWN AMEEN DANIELS

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@l.lisawilson8982

One of the finest bands this country has produced. Doc was the equal of any local or international frontman I've seen in 40+ years. RIP, B.

@paulbarry6333

Saw him in Sydney just before he passed away vale Doc

@stanleyleyshon8953

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@rodwhite3253

Second only to his friend the late Ronald Scott šŸ‘. Was lucky enough to see Doc and the Angels play whenever they came down to Wollongong. Great mucic, good times

@davemarriott9332

I just found this band and I'm an old punk rocker from the 1979 and can't believe I've never heard them. Unbelievably great song this one is. Love it.

@timhouston4470

You oughtta be ashamed. But I'm guessing you're not a skippy so all good

@masteryoda498

One of the greatest live rock bands to have ever existed, that never got the recognition they truly deserved, The legendary Angels. I saw them live many times, and their live performances were phenomenal. and The Late Doc Neeson (R.I.P), what a great lead singer.

How the Angels never blew up like AC/DC, is still a mystery to me.

@harrissonbrampton2927

Saw these guys at the DDIAE Refectory in Toowoomba several times while a student there - just awesome

@stephenlancaster7038

one of the best Aussie bands

@violetssm

G'day Angels Fan! Thanks for your offerings!! Nice job.
I Decided to use this as my ' Motivation Song ' today, as I couldn't stop humming it in my head.... Works every time. ....And as far as using The legendary ANGELS for motivation... NOW I feel like I'm 10 foot tall, and ready to KICK ASS !!

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