Somethin' Else
Chasing Dreams: A Tale of Unrequited Love and Aspirations in 'Somethin' Else' by Sex Pistols
Lyrics
Uh-look-ah there
Expressing attention or excitement about someone's presence
There she comes
Referring to the arrival of a particular girl
Here comes that girl again
Noting the recurring appearance of a specific girl
Wanted to date her since I don't know when
Expressing a desire to date her for a long time
But she don't notice me when I pass
Feeling unnoticed when passing by the girl
She goes with older guys from out of my class
Observing that she dates older guys from a higher social class
But that can't stop me from-ah thinkin' to myself
Despite challenges, maintaining personal thoughts and admiration
She's sure fine lookin' man
Complimenting the girl's attractive appearance
She's somethin' else
Affirming the girl's exceptional qualities
Hey look-ah there
Redirecting attention to another element in the environment
Across the street
Pointing out a car across the street
There's a car made just for me
Expressing desire to own a luxurious car
To own that car would be a luxury
Emphasizing the car's desirability
But right now I can't afford the gas
Unable to afford the fuel for the car
A brand new convertible is out of my class
Acknowledging the car is beyond current social class
But that can't stop me from-ah thinkin' to myself
Despite challenges, maintaining personal thoughts and admiration
That car's fine lookin' man
Complimenting the car's fine appearance
It's somethin' else
Affirming the exceptional nature of the car
Hey look-ah here
Introducing another element for consideration
Just wait and see
Encouraging anticipation and patience
Workin' hard and savin' my dough
Expressing dedication to hard work and saving money
I'll buy that car that I've be wanting so
Setting a goal to buy the desired car
Get me that girl and we'll go ridin' around
Planning to enjoy a ride with the desired girl
The town will be all shocked with my white top down
Anticipating the town's reaction to the impressive convertible
I'll keep right on and dreamin' and-ah thinkin' to myself
Maintaining dreams and positive thoughts about the future
When it all comes true, man
Expressing awe when dreams come true
Wow! That's somethin' else
Acknowledging the remarkable nature of the achieved dreams
Look-ah here
Returning attention to the immediate surroundings
What's all this?
Expressing surprise or curiosity
Never thought I'd do this before
Unexpectedly engaging in an action previously not considered
But here I am ah-knockin' on her door
Acting on the desire to pursue the girl
My car's out front and it's all mine
Ownership of a car, even if older, is emphasized
Just a '41 Ford not a '59
Clarifying the model of the owned car
I got that girl and I'm-ah thinkin' to myself
Achieving the goal of getting the desired girl
She's sure fine lookin' man
Reiterating admiration for the girl's appearance
Wow! She's somethin' else
Acknowledging the exceptional qualities of the obtained girl
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