The Hollies are a well-respected British beat and pop band that formed in t… Read Full Bio ↴The Hollies are a well-respected British beat and pop band that formed in the early 60s. Initially they had a squeaky-clean image and were famous for their rich vocal harmonies, rivaling those of The Beach Boys. Between 1964 and 1969, only two Hollies songs failed to reach the UK Top 10. Their most famous member was Graham Nash, who left in 1968 to form the folk supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash. Two of the core members, drummer Bobby Elliott and lead guitarist Tony Hicks, still perform with The Hollies into the new millennium.

Frequent releases during the mid-60s included many cover versions of popular songs, as well as a few group-penned hits and many songs written especially for them by professional songwriters.

The Hollies were formed in 1962 in Lancashire, England. By 1965,the group had been established as one of Britain's pre-eminent singles bands. As part of the British Invasion, they enjoyed huge chart success in many countries in the mid-Sixties, releasing a string of classic harmony-pop hits including Bus Stop I'm Alive, a UK No. 1, I Can't Let Go, Stop Stop Stop, Carrie Anne, On A Carousel, Look Through Any Window, and Jennifer Eccles.

In 1972, the hit Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress reached #2 in the US. Their last mega hit was He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, hitting #1 in the UK in 1988 (albeit 19 years after its first release).

The band are noted for their longevity, with their 2006 tour chalking up 45 years. Despite numerous changes in line-up, Tony Hicks & Bobby Elliott have been with the band almost from its inception.

Lead singer Allan Clarke left The Hollies in 1971, though he rejoined the band at later times. He was eventually replaced by Carl Wayne, ex lead singer of The Move, who passed away in 2004. Wayne was replaced by Peter Howarth. The 2007 line up is, Ian Parker on keyboards, Ray Stiles (Ex Mud, remember 'Tiger Feet') on bass guitar and Alan Coates on guitar and vocals by Steve Lauri.

Original bass player Eric Haydock died in January 2018.

The Hollies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 15, 2010.

Allan Clarke (vocals, 1962-71, 1973-99), Graham Nash (guitar, vocals, 1962-68, 1983), Eric Haydock (bass, 1962-66), Vick Farrell (guitar, 1962), Don Rathbone (drums, 1962-63), Tony Hicks (guitar, banjo, mandolin, electric sitar, vocals, 1963-present), Bobby Elliott (drums, percussion, 1963-present), Bernie Calvert (bass, 1966-81), Terry Sylvester (guitar, vocals, 1969-81), Mikael Rickfors (vocals, 1971-73), Denis Haines (bass, 1981-86), Alan Coates (guitar, 1981-2004), Ray Stiles (bass, vocals, 1986-present), Ian Parker (keyboards, vocals, 1991-present), Carl Wayne (vocals, 2000-04), Peter Howarth (vocals, acoustic guitar, 2004-present), Steve Lauri (guitar, vocals, 2004-present)

Just Like Me
The Hollies Lyrics

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I'm stubborn get jealous and I'm always late
Impatient you might say but I'm prompt to hesitate
Forget those stories I told I tend to exaggerate
Do do do do do do do
Do you think that I should change?
(Do you think that I should change)?

[Chorus]

It's just like me
To think what I said when the morning gone
It's just like me
To say I'm sorry but always stay to long
It's just like me
To be convinced that I might know you're wrong
It's just like me (it's just like me)
It's just like me

Get crazy it's my fault ah
I'm the queen of going mad
I don't mean to offend
But I came so good from that
I certain about something
I don't know what I do next
Do do do do do do do
I'm so god damn complex
(Oh no here I go again)

[Chorus]
It's just like me
To think what I said when the morning gone
It's just like me
To say I'm sorry but always stay to long
It's just like me
To be convinced that I might know you're wrong
It's just like me (it's just like me)
It's just like me

If you were me
I bet you would run a mile
Hold on tight
I am going out with style
Be prepared 'cause this
This might take a while
(Just like me)

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[Chorus]
It's just like me
To think what I said when the morning gone
It's just like me
To say I'm sorry but always stay to long
It's just like me
To be convinced that I might know you're wrong
It's just like me (it's just like me)
It's just like me

[Chorus]
It's just like me
To think what I said when the morning gone
It's just like me
To say I'm sorry but always stay to long
It's just like me
To be convinced that I might know you're wrong
It's just like me (it's just like me)
It's just like me

Yhear!

Overall Meaning

The Hollies's song Just Like Me is a playful and introspective tune that details the flaws and complexities of the singer's personality. The first stanza sets the tone by stating, "I'm stubborn get jealous, and I'm always late / impatient, you might say, but I'm prompt to hesitate." The lyrics highlight the contradictions and inconsistencies in the singer's behavior. They tend to exaggerate, and they know it: "Forget those stories I told, I tend to exaggerate." This line shows that the singer is aware of their flaws, yet they struggle to change.

The chorus is a candid confession of the singer's tendency to repeat the same mistakes. It's just like the singer to "think what [they] said when the morning gone" and realize their mistakes only after it's too late. They "say I'm sorry but always stay too long" and "be convinced that I might know you're wrong." The lyrics don't shy away from the singer's complexities and insecurities. The third stanza reinforces the idea of the singer being unaware of their coming actions. They are "certain about something," but they "don't know what [they] do next." The singer admits, "I'm so god damn complex," highlighting their self-awareness.

Overall, the song is a reflection on self-improvement, but with a dash of humor and realism. By confessing to their flaws and contradictions, the singer is taking the first step towards betterment. However, they acknowledge that change isn't easy, and it may take a while. The song emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and taking responsibility for one's actions.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm stubborn get jealous and I'm always late
I am hard-headed, show envy, and never arrive on time

Impatient you might say but I'm prompt to hesitate
Although I seem restless, I often overthink things

Forget those stories I told I tend to exaggerate
I have a habit of embellishing my tales

Do do do do do do do

Do you think that I should change?
Do you believe I need to modify my behavior?

It's just like me To think what I said when the morning gone It's just like me To say I'm sorry but always stay too long It's just like me To be convinced that I might know you're wrong It's just like me (it's just like me) It's just like me
These are typical attributes of my personality, such as blurting things out and staying excessively

Get crazy it's my fault ah I'm the queen of going mad I don't mean to offend But I came so good from that
It's often my mistake for acting insane, I may unintentionally cause harm to others

I certain about something I don't know what I do next
I sometimes have self-confidence in something but am clueless about what to do next

Do do do do do do do

I'm so god damn complex (Oh no here I go again)
I am a very complicated person, and it's happening once more

If you were me I bet you would run a mile Hold on tight I am going out with style Be prepared 'cause this This might take a while (Just like me)
If you were in my shoes, you'd flee, but I'm going to handle it elegantly, but it may take some time

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[Chorus] It's just like me To think what I said when the morning gone It's just like me To say I'm sorry but always stay too long It's just like me To be convinced that I might know you're wrong It's just like me (it's just like me) It's just like me
These are typical attributes of my personality, such as blurting things out and staying excessively.

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Harrisonianne

+Morag MacGregor Which one?
I think this goes:
Now Ain't That (Clarke)
Just Like Me (Clarke, Nash)
Well You Know, (Clarke)
Cracking up over you (Nash)
You know That I
Love You (Clarke, Nash)
Yeah (Hicks)
Love You (Nash)
Yeah (Hicks)
Won't you come and Love me too? (Clarke, Hicks and Nash)

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marusayt 89

Очень нравится версия Wainwright's Gentlemen «Ain't That Just Like Me» 1965 год - вокал Ian Gillan

strangersound

The beat scene bands rivaled anything the punks did. But the punks knew where it was at. :)

Sergej Klerks

4y↑2

With Don Redbone on drums.

fvckyou hater

11y↑2

shusssshh people just listen to that song it`s so great I love the solos in the solos there`s some part in the solos I never heard before on the LP the second part of the solos are cut