I'm Not Like Everybody Else
The Kinks · Other Songs - The Kinks
And make out a smile, though I wear a frown,
And I won't take it all lying down,
'Cause once I get started I go to town.
'Cause I'm not like everybody else,
I'm not like everybody else,
I'm not like everybody else,
I'm not like everybody else.
And I don't want to ball about like everybody else,
And I don't want to live my life like everybody else,
And I won't say that I feel fine like everybody else,
'Cause I'm not like everybody else,
I'm not like everybody else.
But darling, you know that I love you true,
Do anything that you want me to,
Confess all my sins like you want me to,
There's one thing that I will say to you,
I'm not like everybody else,
I'm not like everybody else.
I'm not like everybody else,
I'm not like everybody else
And I don't want to ball about like everybody else,
And I don't want to live my life like everybody else,
And I won't say that I feel fine like everybody else,
'Cause I'm not like everybody else,
I'm not like everybody else.
Like everybody else,
Like everybody else,
Like everybody else,
Like everybody else.
If you all want me to settle down,
Slow up and stop all my running 'round,
Do everything like you want me to,
There's one thing that I will say to you,
I'm not like everybody else,
I'm not like everybody else.
I'm not like everybody else,
I'm not like everybody else.
And I don't want to ball about like everybody else,
And I don't want to live my life like everybody else,
And I won't say that I feel fine like everybody else,
'Cause I'm not like everybody else,
I'm not like everybody else.
Like everybody else (like everybody else),
Like everybody else (like everybody else),
Like everybody else (like everybody else),
Like everybody else.
I'm Not Like Everybody Else
Released by The Kinks in 1964, 'I'm Not Like Everybody Else' stands as a defining anthem of British mod culture and working-class identity. The track captures the rebellious spirit of the era, contrasting the rigid conformity of the establishment with the vibrant, individualistic energy of the youth. Written by Ray Davies, the song utilizes a driving rhythm and sharp vocal delivery to articulate a sense of alienation from mainstream norms while celebrating personal authenticity. It remains a cornerstone of The Kinks' catalog, reflecting the band's unique ability to blend social commentary with catchy pop sensibilities. The recording exemplifies the mid-1960s sound, where the group pushed boundaries in both lyrical content and musical arrangement, influencing countless artists who followed in the wake of the mod movement.