Special Ones

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About Special Ones

"Special Ones" is the debut single from Australian alternative rock group, George. It followed the release of three extended plays and was the first single taken from their debut studio album Polyserena (2002). At the ARIA Music Awards of 2001, the song was nominated for 'Breakthrough Artist – Single', losing out to "Frontier Psychiatrist" by The Avalanches.


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Isn't it funny how you never really screamed at my face
But your anger's so unspoken and unchanneled
Permeates my essence to the point where I
Don't want to see you, hear you, be anywhere near you
You probably think I'm threatened by you 
But your illusionary power doesn't threaten me

Actually I think it's kinda funny 
That you create an illusion that is a mirror
I don't appreciate you 
And I know that that surprises you
I suppose you see that those who follow their heart always win
Those with integrity have won the match before it's begun

So rather than being kicked around 
I'm gonna kick you to the curb
So rather than being pushed around 
I'm gonna push you away first
So rather than trying to protect you 
I'm gonna cover my bases first
So rather than trying to open my heart 
I'm gonna lock it with a key
So that only the special ones 
Can ever get through to me

Some can see beyond the barrier of threshold
Where as others can see beyond their sculptured mold
You could offer me nothing 
You could offer me nothing that I need
Do you think I'm asking too much
A kind of respect and trust that shouldn't ever be questioned
How can I open my heart 
With dishonesty sitting next to me
I've honored your honor to the point of embarrassment
But innocence in the hands of the guilt-free is kicked to
Is kicked to the curb
I was ashamed of my innocence
I was ashamed of my innocence
But now with clarity I see that 
Your bullshit is just not worthy of me

So rather than being kicked around
I'm gonna kick you to the curb
So rather than being pushed around
I'm gonna push you away first
So rather than trying to protect you

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George (styled george) are a rock band from Brisbane, Australia. Their first album, Polyserena reached #1 in the Australian Charts on 17 March 2002. more »

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Written by: KATIE ANNE NOONAN, NICHOLAS ARTHUR STEWART

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Special Ones" is a song by the Australian band George. The band was formed by Katie Noonan and her brother Tyrone in 1996, and they are known for their unique music that blends pop and rock with jazz and classical elements.
Album Success
"Special Ones" is a track from the band's debut album “Polyserena”, released in 2002, which reached number one on the Australian Albums Chart and achieved platinum status.
Single's Chart Position
"Special Ones" was released as the second single from the album and it reached the 14th spot on the Australian Singles Chart, earning it a gold certification.
Song's Genre
"Special Ones" is termed as an indie rock song and showcases Katie Noonan's stellar and soaring vocals, pared with beautiful, melancholic lyrics.
Live Performance
George performed "Special Ones" on the popular Australian live music show, “The Panel”, gaining them widespread exposure and acclaim.
Awards
Their debut album “Polyserena” won the 2002 ARIA Music Award for Breakthrough Artist – Album, with "Special Ones" being one of the key tracks contributing to its win.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of "Special Ones" talk about being in love with someone who does not value this love in return. It speaks to a universal feeling of unrequited love, making it relatable to a wide audience.
Nunan's Voice
Critics and fans alike have praised Katie Noonan's compelling and emotive vocals in the song, further enhancing its emotional depth.
Band Break
George disbanded in 2004, two years after the release of “Special Ones”. However, the band had a reunion concert in 2016 to mark the 20th anniversary of their formation.
Accolades
Despite the band's short lifespan, their impact was significant with "Special Ones" still being widely recognized and appreciated by fans and critics alike.

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