Ticket Outta Loserville

Son of Dork

About Ticket Outta Loserville

"Ticket Outta Loserville" is the lead single from British pop punk band Son of Dork's debut, and only, studio album Welcome to Loserville. Released on 7 November 2005, two weeks prior to the album, the single peaked at #3 on the UK Singles Chart, as well as reaching #15 in Ireland.


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2006
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When I go to sleep I pray 
I'm waking up to I got you babe 
Like the guy from Groundhog Day 
Just wanna live forever this way 
Flash back to seventeen 
Got my ass kicked by the football team 
Another Loser on the scene 
Every Guy With A Chick I Fancy 

I asked you out for losing truth or dare 
The guys were cracking up 'til you said yeah 

Pinch me, is this real? 
I'm on a one way ticket out of Loser-ville 
Now I'm off the social flat line 
Things are so good that I'm 
Taking down my star trek shrine 
And you're more than just my valentine 
You're my ticket outta Loser-ville 

She gives me butterflies 
Says I'm not like all the other guys 
Doesn't care what car I drive 
She still enjoys the ride 

When I got to sleep I know 
That you'll be there tomorrow 
And it gives me vertigo 
It was just a week ago that 

I asked you out for losing truth or dare 
The guys were cracking up 'til you said yeah 

Pinch me, is this real? 
I'm on a one way ticket out of Loser-ville 
Now I'm off the social flat line 
Things are so good that I'm 
Taking down my star-trek shrine 

You blew me out on a Sunday night 
You were bored to tears pretending 
Knew what you wanted and I'm nothing like the 
Guy in your happy ending 

Well you were wrong to lead me on 
Now in the night I wake up screaming 
Where the hell did I go wrong? 
Where's Scotty when you need him? 

Pinch me, is this real? 
I'm on a one way ticket back to Loser-ville 
Heading for the social flat line 
Things are so that bad 
I'm dusting off my star trek shrine 

This is where it ends and I can taste the glory 
How can I depend 
On a better story? 
Made it, blew it, couldn't save it 
Think about her all the time 
It's like I never had her valentine 
So I guess I better kiss goodbye to my ticket outta Loser-ville

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Son of Dork

Son of Dork were a British pop punk band formed by James Bourne after his previous band, Busted, split in January 2005. The name of the band came from a scene in the movie Problem Child where the chant "Son of Dork" is used. Their debut single, "Ticket Outta Loserville", was released in November 2005, reaching No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart. Their second single, "Eddie's Song", reached No. 10 in January 2006. more »

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Written by: PETE WOODROFFE, CHARLIE GRANT, JAMES BOURNE

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Background
- "Ticket Outta Loserville" is a single by the British pop-punk band Son of Dork. The band was formed by James Bourne after his previous band, Busted, disbanded in 2005.
Release and Charts
- It was released in 2005 as the lead single from their debut album "Welcome to Loserville." It reached number three on the UK Singles Chart and remained on the chart for ten weeks.
Music Video
- The music video of this song was widely appreciated for its comic book theme. In it, the band members appear as comic characters living their superhero alter-egos' lives.
Song's Inspiration
- James Bourne wrote the song, and it reflects his experience growing up and feeling like an outsider in high school, depicting the desire to escape from being an 'everyday loser.'
Album’s Concept
- The song "Ticket Outta Loserville" forms the crux of the album's concept, which revolves around themes of teenage angst, breakups, and nonconformity.
Musical Structure
- The upbeat tempo and catchy chorus of the song create a pop-punk ambiance, which is further enhanced by the band's lively performance.
Critical Reception
- It was met with mixed reviews by music critics. Some praised its infectious melody and relatability to the younger audience, while others criticized its lyricism as over-simplistic.
Legacy
- The song’s popularity played a considerable role in making "Welcome to Loserville" a gold-selling album in the UK. The track "Ticket Outta Loserville" remains one of the band's best-known songs.
Live Performances
- Son of Dork performed "Ticket Outta Loserville" live in popular TV shows like "Top of the Pops" and "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" during promo tours.
Musical Adaptation
- Interestingly, the entire "Welcome to Loserville" album was later adapted into a musical. The song "Ticket Outta Loserville" plays a prominent role in the musical running in the West End in London.

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