One of Us
The Flirtations Lyrics
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Jon: One of us was a U.S. Army MP.
Jimmy: One of us came out of the closet at thirty-seven.
Cliff: One of us went to his high school prom, but with his
Boyfriend.
Aurelio: One of us was a high school cross-country champion.
Michael: And one of us WAS a high school cross-dresser, and it
Jon: One of us coached high school wrestling.
Jimmy: As teenagers, two of us attempted suicide.
Cliff: All except one of us are single, and available!
Michael: And bitter... and desperate!
Jon: I only date pro-feminist men, so it kinda, you know,
Narrows it down.
Michael: That's why you're so lonely!
Jon: I know!
Jimmy: One of us believes that size matters.
Jon: And four of them are LYING.
Aurelio: One of us ran away from home at the age of fourteen.
Cliff: Two of us have been repeatedly arrested for civil
Disobedience.
Aurelio: One of us had a former girlfriend who died of AIDS as the
Result of a blood transfusion.
Michael: One of us is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
Jon: One of us was fag-bashed with a two-by-four.
Jimmy: One of us has been living with AIDS for ten years.
Michael: And he's TIRED of it!
The Flirtations' song "One Of Us" is a powerful and emotional spoken-word piece that highlights the different experiences and struggles faced by the members of the LGBTQ+ community. Through a series of personal revelations, the song showcases the diverse backgrounds and challenges of its members. The song starts with Jon revealing that one of them was a U.S. Army MP, while Jimmy discloses that he came out of the closet at thirty-seven. These revelations are followed by more personal disclosures, such as Aurelio being a high school cross-country champion and one of them attempting suicide as teenagers.
The song aims to showcase the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community and highlights the fact that there is no one "typical" experience. Each member has unique stories and experiences that deserve to be shared and celebrated. At the same time, the song also touches on the discrimination and trauma that many LGBTQ+ individuals face, such as Aurelio's girlfriend dying of AIDS from a blood transfusion, one member being fag-bashed with a two-by-four, and another being a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
In conclusion, "One Of Us" is a poignant and thought-provoking reflection on the LGBTQ+ experience. It draws attention to the diversity within the community while highlighting the challenges that many LGBTQ+ individuals face, making it a powerful tribute to those who have struggled for acceptance and equality.
Line by Line Meaning
One of us was a U.S. Army MP.
One of us served as a military police officer in the U.S. Army.
One of us came out of the closet at thirty-seven.
One of us publicly revealed their homosexuality at the age of 37.
One of us went to his high school prom, but with his
Boyfriend.
One of us attended their high school prom with their boyfriend.
One of us was a high school cross-country champion.
One of us won a championship in cross-country running during high school.
And one of us WAS a high school cross-dresser, and it
WASN'T ME.
One of us used to wear clothing traditionally associated with the opposite gender in high school.
One of us coached high school wrestling.
One of us trained and coached high school wrestlers.
As teenagers, two of us attempted suicide.
As teenagers, two of us tried to take their own lives.
All except one of us are single, and available!
Everyone except one of us is currently not in a relationship and potentially interested in dating.
And bitter... and desperate!
Feeling unhappy and unfulfilled in their personal life.
I only date pro-feminist men, so it kinda, you know,
Narrows it down.
I am only interested in men who support women's rights and values, so my dating pool is limited.
That's why you're so lonely!
The reason you are alone is because of your high standards for potential partners.
One of us believes that size matters.
One of us thinks that the size of a person's genitalia is important in sexual relationships.
And four of them are LYING.
Four people are not being truthful about their beliefs regarding genital size.
One of us ran away from home at the age of fourteen.
One of us left their family and home at the age of 14 and lived somewhere else.
Two of us have been repeatedly arrested for civil
Disobedience.
Two of us have been arrested multiple times for breaking laws during protests for social and political causes.
One of us had a former girlfriend who died of AIDS as the
Result of a blood transfusion.
One of us had a girlfriend in the past who contracted AIDS and passed away due to a contaminated blood transfusion.
One of us is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
One of us experienced sexual abuse during their childhood and survived it.
One of us was fag-bashed with a two-by-four.
One of us was violently attacked because of their sexual orientation with a two-by-four piece of wood.
One of us has been living with AIDS for ten years.
One of us has been suffering from AIDS for ten years.
And he's TIRED of it!
This person is exhausted from dealing with the impacts of AIDS on their life.
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Colleen Huntwork
Thank you for uploading this. I've missed this album ♥️
Jack Churchill
I got to see them 3 times in concert, twice with Michael - such pure voices
Metrobilbao
The versatility of Michael Callan's voice is amazing... It can be beautiful tender and soft when needed... and annoying harsh and blasting when warranted ! What a talent!
Raymundo Villa Figueroa
Thanks for sharing! I loved this album and group. It helped me a lot when coming out.
Moags5
Finding this made my day. Thank you!