I don't want to be like everyone else
Sparks · Other Songs - Sparks
Dressing up when the world is Levi Strauss
Dressing down when tuxedos fill the house
Going out when the rest are coming home
Coming home when the rest are going out
And when I'm broke and really down
Everybody's throwing tons around
And when I finally get my pay
Everyone's in India or so they say
I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be
I want to be like everybody else
I want to be like everybody else
Gravity don't work on me
I want to be like everybody else
Drink your milk, then your coke, then your rye
First you're born, then you live, then you die
First you cry, then you sing, then you moan
First you're wet, then you're dry, then you're bone
It's such a 1, 2, 3 affair
Where did I go wrong, I'm stuck out here
I'm stuck, it's up to you
Hold me so tight they think I'm you
I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be
I want to be like everybody else
I want to be like everybody else
Gravity don't work on me
I want to be like everybody else
Dressing down when tuxedos fill the house
Going out when the rest are coming home
Coming home when the rest are going out
And when I'm broke and really down
Everybody's throwing tons around
And when I finally get my pay
Everyone's in India or so they say
I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be
I want to be like everybody else
I want to be like everybody else
Gravity don't work on me
I want to be like everybody else
Drink your milk, then your coke, then your rye
First you're born, then you live, then you die
First you cry, then you sing, then you moan
First you're wet, then you're dry, then you're bone
It's such a 1, 2, 3 affair
Where did I go wrong, I'm stuck out here
I'm stuck, it's up to you
Hold me so tight they think I'm you
I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be
I want to be like everybody else
I want to be like everybody else
Gravity don't work on me
I want to be like everybody else
I don't want to be like everyone else
Released by the iconic duo Richard and Renee Sparks, this track exemplifies their signature blend of pop sensibility and theatrical flair. While often associated with their later work on albums like Lil Beethoven, the song reflects the enduring themes found throughout their discography, including Propaganda. The recording captures the band's ability to craft catchy melodies that address universal sentiments of individuality and conformity. As a staple of their catalog, it remains a defining piece of their contribution to the rock and pop landscape, showcasing their unique vocal harmonies and stage presence that set them apart from contemporaries.