I'm a Loser
The Beatles
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I'm a loser I'm a loser And I'm not what I appear to be Of all the love I have won, and have lost There is one love I should never have crossed She was a girl in a million my friend I should have known she would win in the end I'm a loser And I lost someone who's near to me I'm a loser And I'm not what I appear to be Although I laugh and I act like a clown Beneath this mask I am wearing a frown My tears are falling like rain from the sky Is it for her or myself that I cry? I'm a loser And I lost someone who's near to me I'm a loser And I'm not what I appear to be What have I done to deserve such a fate? I realize I have left it too late And so it's true pride comes before a fall I'm telling you so that you won't lose all I'm a loser And I lost someone who's near to me I'm a loser And I'm not what I appear to be
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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14 facts about this song
Album Classification"I'm a Loser" is a song by The Beatles from their album, "Beatles for Sale," which was released in 1964.
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Song DurationThe song has a total runtime of 2:31 minutes.
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The SongwriterThe primary songwriter for "I'm a Loser" is attributed to John Lennon, although it's often credited to the Lennon-McCartney partnership.
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Key Musical InfluenceThe song indicates a growing influence of Country and Western music in The Beatles' work, especially on John Lennon.
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Emotion and DepthJohn Lennon himself considered this song as an attempt to write something more in-depth and emotionally expressive than their previous pop hits.
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Harmonica Use"I'm a Loser" is one of the last Beatles songs to feature a harmonica, which was often used in their early years.
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Lyrics Inspirations“I’m a Loser” is speculated to bear similarities with Bob Dylan's style, who was greatly admired by John Lennon.
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Beatles Anthology VersionAn alternate version of "I'm a Loser," recorded on August 14, 1964, was released on "Anthology 1" in 1995.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by different artists including Marianne Faithfull, Bryan Ferry, and The Byrds.
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Live PerformancesThe Beatles performed "I’m a Loser" routinely in their live sets throughout the end of 1964 and early 1965.
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Song AchievementDespite its melancholic tone, "I'm a Loser" is regarded by fans and critics alike as a standout song in the Beatles catalogue.
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Recording InformationIt is reported that "I’m a Loser" took eight takes to perfect in the recording studio on August 14, 1964.
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Not a SingleUnlike many popular Lennon-McCartney songs, "I'm a Loser" was never released as a single.
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Well-ReceivedRolling Stone magazine ranked it number 52 in "The 100 Best Beatles Songs" list.
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