The Ugly Duckling
The Mr. Pickwick Players And Singers Lyrics
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To refuse a party (accept it!)
Can’t say no (YES!)
Can’t say no (YES!)
Saying yes to nothing (go anyway)
Non-living gatherings (go there go there go there)
They don’t want to see me (I’m fine!)
I’m lonely (NO!)
I’m so free (YES!)
My opportunity (take it!)
I have to be happy (I’m fine with it!)
They say that I’ll never fit in
‘Cause I’m just an ugly duckling
But I’m hoping they’ll take me in
If I forget how to spread my wings
Ugly ducklings never fit in
I shouldn’t even try to sing
And in the hope they’ll take me in
I’ll stay hidden right under my wings
Got to take a picture (flash it brighter!)
Say that I’m a writer (sing it louder!)
Look at me! (I exist!)
Who am I? (an artist!)
I’m a human being (don’t dream that big)
I got to share my dreams (no you don’t)
I got to hold my tongue (shut up!)
Because I don’t belong (shhhh)
Stay quiet! (whisper!)
“And like this?” (much better!)
No right to opinions (just listen!)
Not a thought of my own (now you got it!)
They say that I’ll never fit in
‘Cause I’m just an ugly duckling
But I’m hoping they’ll take me in
If I forget how to spread my wings
Ugly ducklings never fit in
I shouldn’t even try to sing
And in the hope they’ll take me in
I’ll stay hidden right under my wings
Got to be the strong one (don’t fail!)
Say I’m the heartless one (close your heart!)
No weakness (be stronger!)
A fortress (stop crying!)
Love to be by myself (tell them!)
Hear what I tell myself (believe me!)
I hate everyone (say it again)
Don’t need anyone (say it out loud!)
I hate everyone (got to believe it!)
Don’t need anyone (not loud enough yet!)
I hate everyone (I think they got it!)
Don’t need anyone (so why don’t you?)
I hate everyone (I don’t believe it!)
Don’t need anyone (‘cause it’s not true!)
Say I’m an ugly duckling
I’m just a swan in hiding
Just want my place in the pond
Trying to create a bond
Don’t want a duck family
That rejects or accepts me
I want my swan family
One that can only love me
If I ever found my swans
Could they still let me be one?
So long I denied myself
They would just kill me instead
I hate everyone
Don't need anyone
I hate everyone
Don't need anyone
I hate everyone
Don't need anyone
I hate everyone
Don't need anyone
They say that I’ll never fit in
‘Cause I’m just an ugly duckling
But I’m hoping they’ll take me in
If I forget how to spread my wings
Ugly ducklings never fit in
I shouldn’t even try to sing
And in the hope they’ll take me in
I’ll stay hidden right under my wings
The Mr. Pickwick Players & Singers' song "The Ugly Duckling" speaks about the struggle of being different and not being accepted by society. The lyrics talk about how the singer is constantly rejected by those around them and how they are forced to hide parts of themselves to fit into the crowd. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ugly ducklings never fit in" to emphasize how the singer sees themselves as someone who doesn't belong.
The first verse highlights the pressure to attend parties and conform to societal norms, even if it means going to events that the singer doesn't enjoy. The second verse addresses the singer's desire to be accepted, but also their fear of being rejected because of their differences. The third verse explores the complexity of the singer's identity and their struggle to express their creativity and dreams while also trying to fit in.
In the bridge, the singer addresses the concept of self-hatred and how it is often easier to push people away than to let them in. The repeated phrase, "I hate everyone, don't need anyone," shows how the singer has built up walls and is afraid to trust anyone.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the pain of feeling like an outcast and the hope of finding acceptance and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Don’t have the luxury
Beggars can’t choose
To refuse a party
Accept it!
Can’t say no
YES!
Can’t say no
YES!
Saying yes to nothing
Go anyway
Non-living gatherings
Go there go there go there
They don’t want to see me
I’m fine!
Got to be fine by me
I am!
I’m lonely
NO!
I’m so free
YES!
My opportunity
Take it!
I have to be happy
I’m fine with it!
They say that I’ll never fit in
‘Cause I’m just an ugly duckling
But I’m hoping they’ll take me in
If I forget how to spread my wings
Ugly ducklings never fit in
I shouldn’t even try to sing
And in the hope they’ll take me in
I’ll stay hidden right under my wings
Got to take a picture
Flash it brighter!
Say that I’m a writer
Sing it louder!
Look at me!
I exist!
Who am I?
An artist!
I’m a human being
Don’t dream that big
I got to share my dreams
No you don’t
I got to hold my tongue
Shut up!
Because I don’t belong
Stay quiet!
“And like this?”
Much better!
No right to opinions
Just listen!
Not a thought of my own
Now you got it!
Got to be the strong one
Don’t fail!
Say I’m the heartless one
Close your heart!
No weakness
Be stronger!
A fortress
Stop crying!
Love to be by myself
Tell them!
Hear what I tell myself
Believe me!
I hate everyone
Say it again
Don’t need anyone
Say it out loud!
I hate everyone
Got to believe it!
Don’t need anyone
Not loud enough yet!
I hate everyone
I think they got it!
Don’t need anyone
So why don’t you?
I hate everyone
I don’t believe it!
Don’t need anyone
‘Cause it’s not true!
Say I’m an ugly duckling
I’m just a swan in hiding
Just want my place in the pond
Trying to create a bond
Don’t want a duck family
That rejects or accepts me
I want my swan family
One that can only love me
If I ever found my swans
Could they still let me be one?
So long I denied myself
They would just kill me instead
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