I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair)

Sandi Thom

About I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair)

"I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair)" is the début single by Scottish singer-songwriter Sandi Thom. The song was written by Thom and Tom Gilbert.


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Oh I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my hair
In seventy seven and sixty nine, revolution was in the air
I was born too late, into a world that doesn't care
Oh I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my hair

When head of state didn't play guitar, not everybody drove a car
When music really mattered and when radio was king
When accountants didn't have control, and the media couldn't buy your soul
And computers were still scary and we didn't know everything

Oh I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my hair
In seventy seven and sixty nine, revolution was in the air
I was born too late, into a world that doesn't care
Oh I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my hair

When popstars still remained a myth, and ignorance could still be bliss
And God save the queen, she turned a whiter shade of pale,
My mum and dad were in their teens and anarchy was still a dream
And the only way to stay in touch was a letter in the mail

Oh I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my hair
In seventy seven and sixty nine, revolution was in the air
I was born too late, into a world that doesn't care
Oh I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my hair

When record shops were still on top, and vinyl was all that they stocked
And the super-info highway was still drifting out in space
Kids were wearing hand me downs, and playing games meant kick around
And footballers still had long hair and dirt across their face

Oh I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my hair
In seventy seven and sixty nine, revolution was in the air
I was born too late, into a world that doesn't care
Oh I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my
I was born too late, into a world that doesn't care
Oh I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my hair

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Sandi Thom

Alexandria "Sandi" Thom (born 11 August 1981, Banff, Aberdeenshire) is a Scottish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She became widely known in 2006 after a series of webcasts and the success of the single "I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair)". Thom has released four studio albums: Smile... It Confuses People (2006), The Pink & The Lily (2008),Merchants and Thieves (2010) & "Flesh And Blood" (2012). more »

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Written by: IAN BROWN, SANDI THOM

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12 facts about this song

Song Creation
"I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair)" was written by Sandi Thom and Tom Gilbert.
Release Date
The song was first released in October 2005, then re-released in May 2006.
Musical Genre
The song is a merger of folk, pop, and rock genres.
Inspiration
The lyrics of the song convey Thom's wish to have lived in the 1960s and 1970s during the Hippy and Punk rock eras, hence the title.
Record Label
The song was released under the RCA Records label.
Chart Success
On re-release in 2006, it topped the UK Singles Chart in June 2006, and also became a number one hit in Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Certification
It received a Platinum certification in the UK by BPI and Australia by ARIA.
Criticism
Despite its commercial success, the song was criticized by some music reviewers for its perceived lack of authentic punk influence and Thom's lack of personal connection to the periods she sings about.
Live Performance
Sandi Thom streamed live performances from her flat in London to promote this song.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Paul Boyd and shot in London.
Awards and Nominations
In 2006, it was nominated for Best Single at the Q Awards.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists including Danish pop duo The Loft and Swedish singer/songwriter Amanda Jenssen.

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