I'm Not the One
The Cars
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I'm not the one That you'll be shootin' for I'm not the one Who's coming back for more (You know why) We've been through this so many times (You know why) It's never clear it's pantomime Goin' 'round and 'round 'Cause you can't get on your feet Goin' 'round and 'round Still takin' all the heat Goin' 'round and 'round Never lettin' down I'm not the one Whose memory you still keepin' I'm not the one Who's talkin' in your sleep (You know why) I don't have to tell you twice (You know why) Knew you when you weren't so nice Goin' 'round and 'round 'Cause you can't get on your feet Goin' 'round and 'round Still takin' all the heat Goin' 'round and 'round Never touchin' down I'm not the one That you'll be breakin' in And I'm not the one That you'll be takin' in (You know why) Tried and tried to crack the shell (You know why) When you fake it's hard to tell Goin' 'round and 'round 'Cause you can't get on your feet Goin' 'round and 'round Still takin' all the heat Goin' 'round and 'round 'Cause you can't get on your feet Goin' 'round and 'round Still takin' all the heat Goin' 'round and 'round ('Round and 'round) Goin' 'round and 'round ('Round and 'round and 'round and 'round) Goin' 'round and 'round ('Cause you can't get on your feet) ('Round and 'round) (Still takin' all the heat) ('Round and 'round) ('Cause you can't get on your feet) ('Round and 'round) (Still takin' all the heat) ('Round and 'round) ('Cause you can't get on your feet) ('Round and 'round) (Still takin' all the heat)
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Written by: Ric Ocasek
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"I'm Not the One" is included in the Cars' fourth album, "Shake It Up," which was released in 1981.
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GenreThe song comes under the genres of new wave and pop rock, highlighting the band's signature fusion of rock and pop sounds.
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Band Members"I'm Not the One" was performed by the Cars' original lineup, including Ric Ocasek as lead vocals, Elliot Easton on lead guitar, Greg Hawkes on keyboards, Benjamin Orr on bass, and David Robinson on drums.
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Live PerformancesThe song was consistently performed during the band’s live shows and was included in the setlist during their comeback performance at Live Aid in 1985.
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Remixed VersionA remix of "I'm Not the One" was released in the 1985 album "Greatest Hits" and it garnered more radio attention than its original version.
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Music VideoThe music video of "I'm Not the One" was directed by actor and filmmaker Timothy Hutton. This marks one of the only times a major Hollywood actor directed one of The Cars’ music videos.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics speak about a strained relationship where the singer denies to be blamed for the conflicts and issues. It's an example of Ric Ocasek's knack for combining pop hooks with darker lyrical themes.
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Chart RankingWhile the song didn't peak in top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, it has remained a favorite among fans and is regularly played on classic rock and 80s pop radio stations.
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SongwriterLike most of The Cars' songs, "I'm Not The One" was written by lead vocalist Ric Ocasek. His songwriting style often incorporated unexpected chord changes, as evident in the song.
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Album SuccessWhile "I'm Not the One" was not the biggest hit from "Shake It Up," the album itself was very successful and peaked at #9 on the Billboard 200, making it the band's first top ten album.
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