Loser Gone Wild
Electric Light Orchestra
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I don't mind the pain, or the jokers' cold refrain The days pass by so slowly, I count them all again Silence of a basement, shades all closed at noon Lie awake for fear of strangers Darkness comes on slowly, twilight is the ecstasy Like a candle burning bright, shadows dance until the night Empty rooms and chilling smiles They go on for miles and miles But in the evening when the sun goes down Crawl from the shadows got to get into town Where the music is playin' all across the night And every cloud disappears from sight There goes a loser, another loser gone There goes another, another who's alone There goes a loser, another loser gone wild I don't mind if violins don't play I won't listen to them anyway I don't care what people say Some things just can't be arranged Icy fingers touching you Silent voices calling too What else is there to lose I am here but where are you? But in the evening when the sun goes down Crawl from the shadows got to get into town Where the music is playin' all across the night And every cloud disappears from sight
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Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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13 facts about this song
Album ClassificationThe song "Loser Gone Wild" is part of the Electric Light Orchestra's album "Secret Messages," which was released in 1983.
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Genre ClassificationClassified genre-wise as progressive rock, "Loser Gone Wild" reflects ELO's characteristic blend of rock with classical elements and synthesizer technology.
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Setting InspirationThe song is inspired by ELO's own experiences in the music industry, particularly their feelings of disillusionment during the late '70s and early '80s.
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Lyric MeaningIn "Loser Gone Wild," the band expresses thoughts about fame and the price of sacrifice it brings.
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Album Concept"Secret Messages" initially aimed to be a double album, with "Loser Gone Wild" being part of it. However, the record company reduced it to a single disc.
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Band LineupThe lineup for Electric Light Orchestra during the recording of "Loser Gone Wild" consisted of Jeff Lynne, Bev Bevan, Richard Tandy, and Kelly Groucutt.
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Album ReceptionDespite the issues with its release, "Secret Messages" including the song "Loser Gone Wild" reached the Top 40 in the UK and US, showing the enduring popularity of ELO.
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Song DurationClocking in at 5.27 minutes, "Loser Gone Wild" is an epic length for a rock song, in line with ELO's progressive tendencies.
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Background VocalsAn interesting fact about the song involves the use of vocals. ELO was known for their multi-layered vocal harmonies, and "Loser Gone Wild" is no exception.
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Concert RotationDespite its deep lyrical content and unique musical arrangements, "Loser Gone Wild" is not typically part of ELO's regular concert rotation.
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Physical MediumsWhen the album was released, the song "Loser Gone Wild" was available in vinyl format as part of the record. Now, it can be purchased digitally or streamed online.
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Producers and SongwritersJeff Lynne, the lead vocalist of the Electric Light Orchestra, wrote, produced, and served as the lead vocalist for "Loser Gone Wild."
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Fan InterpretationsDue to its ambiguous lyrics and deep message, "Loser Gone Wild" has garnered numerous interpretations from fans over the years.
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