Ian Hunter - Irene Wilde Lyrics
(ian hunter)When I was just sixteen - I stood waiting for a dream -At barker street bus station every nightWhen I tried to get it on - she just looked at me with scorn - my courageTurned to dust and I took flightFor those looks they seemed to sayYou aint nuthin - go awayYoure just a face in the crowd so I went home and I vowedIm gonna be somebody - somedayHer name was irene wilde - oh such beauty for a childWhen she started dating boys - I nearly diedFor I could not barely stand to see someone hold her handI felt I had to crawl away and hideIn my mothers living room I composed so many tunesAll the same - just a frame - for her name, and just to sayGonna be somebody - somedayWild as your name I soon left that country townI been around, seen some fame, seen some ups and seen some downsSmile through your shock when you hear your name aloudIts that face in the crowd - didnt dig it - much too proud...When I was just sixteen I stood waiting for a dreamA barker street bus station non affairAt the time it seemed so sad, but it did not turn out badIf you hadnt messed me up Id still be thereAnd I think most folks agree, a little put-down makes them seeThey aint no chain - just a link and thats why you made me thinkGonna be somebody - be somebody - be somebody - someday
