"To Be Someone"/Paul Weller, The Jam I know the Oasis fans know about this band. They are one of the first bands that allowed them to play with them in London. They are also on the same UK Record label, Creation Records. Because of this, Noel Gallagher has become great friends with Paul Weller, of the Jam, and sang this song on their tribute album... I think it's class, myself.

"To Be Someone"
Paul Weller of the Jam

To be someone must be a wonderful thing
A famous footballer or rocksinger
Or a big filmstar, yes I think I would like that
To be rich and have lots of fans
Have lots of girls to prove that I'm a man
And be No. 1 - and liked by everyone
Getting drugged up with my trendy friends
They really dig me and I dig them
And the bread I spend - is like my fame - it's quickly diminished

And there's no more swiming in a guitar shaped pool
No more reporters at my back and call
No more cocaine, it's only ground chalk
No more taxis now we'll have to walk

But didn't we have a nice time -
Didn't we have a nice time
Oh wasn't it such a fine time

I realize should have stuck to my guns
Instead sh*t out be one of the bastard sons
And lose myself - I know it was wrong - but it's cost me a lot
And there's no more drinking after the club shuts down
I'm now at my arse with the rest of the clowns
It's really frightening without a bodyguard
So I stay confined to my lonely room

But didn't we have a nice time -
Didn't we have a nice time
Oh wasn't it such a fine time

To be someone must me a wonderful thing

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