One Trick Pony
One Trick Pony: Mastering the Art of Losing and Moving On
Lyrics
I'm sure good at losing
I excel at losing.
Even better at giving up
I'm particularly skilled at giving up.
I could turn this record over
I can change the situation, represented metaphorically as turning a record over, after you've satisfied my needs.
After you fill up my cup
After you've provided what I want.
If you'd stick around long enough to turn me around
If you stay long enough to influence me positively, I could change my ways.
I could be your one trick pony
I could be your dependable but limited performer or partner.
One thing that I'll do that will teach you a thing or two
I will do something that will enlighten you about the lifestyle of a wandering person, casually seeking shelter.
About a wayward drifter's ways just a-cruising for a room
Exploring the world without a fixed destination, looking for a place to stay.
Underneath the cover, you'll find your loveable live-in lover
Beneath the surface, you'll discover a devoted live-in partner, but there won't be anyone else who can treat you the way I can.
But you won't find another that could do what I do to you
Highlighting a unique quality in the speaker's actions towards the listener.
I'm sure good at losing
Reiteration of the speaker's proficiency in losing and giving up.
Even better at giving up
Emphasizing the speaker's prowess in surrendering.
I could turn this record over
Repeating the idea of changing circumstances, akin to flipping a record, after getting what is desired.
After you fill up my cup
Once the speaker's needs are met.
If you'd stick around long enough to turn me around
Encouraging the listener to stay long enough to positively influence the speaker's life.
I could be your one trick pony
The speaker could become a reliable yet limited partner if given the chance.
After a while, you'll see through this shiny smile
Over time, the listener will see past the surface charm represented by a smile.
But honey, by then, I'll have my thumb out in the wind
By that time, the speaker will be ready to move on, hitchhiking to find a new person willing to accommodate them.
Off to find another other willing to take me in
Seeking another person who is open to accepting the speaker, starting the cycle anew.
A never-been-there-before friend just to do it all again
A friend who has never experienced the speaker's lifestyle before.
I'm gonna live or die by my old m.o..
The speaker's actions and choices will be defined by their established modus operandi (M.O.).
Why fix it if it ain't broke?
The speaker sees no need to change their ways if they are functional.
I'm sure good at losing
Restatement of the speaker's proficiency in losing and giving up.
Even better at giving up
Reiteration of the speaker's expertise in surrendering.
I could turn this record over
Repeating the idea of changing circumstances, akin to flipping a record, after getting what is desired.
After you fill up my cup
Once the speaker's needs are met.
If you'd stick around long enough to turn me around
Encouraging the listener to stay long enough to positively influence the speaker's life.
I could be your one trick pony
The speaker could become a reliable yet limited partner if given the chance.
I could be your one trick pony
Emphasizing the potential for the speaker to be a one-dimensional but consistent partner.
I could be your one trick pony
Repeating the idea of the speaker being a reliable yet limited partner.
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