I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You
The Alan Parsons Project
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If I had a mind to I wouldn't wanna think like you And if I had a time to I wouldn't wanna talk to you I don't care What you do I wouldn't want to be like you If I was high class I wouldn't need a buck to pass And if I was a fall guy I wouldn't need no alibi I don't care What you do I wouldn't want to be like you Back on the bottom line Diggin' for a lousy dime If I hit a mother lode I'd cover anything that showed I don't care What you do I wouldn't want to be like you
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Written by: Alan Parsons, Eric Woolfson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Song Release"I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You" was released as a standalone single in June 1977.
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Album FeatureThe song is featured on "The Alan Parsons Project" album titled "I Robot," which is the band's second studio album.
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Genre"I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You" is usually classified under progressive rock, a genre that was highly popular in the 1970s.
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LyricsThe lyrics, though not immediately clear, are generally interpreted as a commentary on one’s disdain towards an unascertained character or lifestyle.
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Lead VocalsThe song features lead vocals from band member Lenny Zakatek, one of various artists to lend their voices across The Alan Parsons Project’s discography.
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Chart PerformanceThe single was successful in the U.S., peaking at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 22 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the duo Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson, who were also the founding members of The Alan Parsons Project.
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Modern FeaturesThe song was prominently sampled in "Breakout," a single from the Foo Fighters' 1999 album, "There Is Nothing Left to Lose."
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LegacyThe song is often considered a classic among fans of The Alan Parsons Project, remaining one of their most popular and frequently performed tracks.
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Pop Culture Reference"I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You" also featured in the 2018 film "Hereditary," adding to its modern cultural relevance.
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Concept AlbumThe song is part of "I Robot," which is a concept album loosely based on Isaac Asimov's "Robot" series of stories.
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Musical CompositionThe track showcases Parsons’s skills as a sound engineer, combining intricate harmonies, layered vocals, and a distinctive guitar riff, which was uncommon for music of its time.
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AwardsIn 1978, Alan Parsons was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category Best Engineered Recording for the "I Robot" album that features this song.
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