UB40
- One In Ten Lyrics / with translationsI am the one in ten
A number on a list
I am the one in ten
Even though I don't exist
Nobody Knows me
But I'm always there
A statistic, a reminder
Of a world that doesn't care
My arms enfold the dole queue
Malnutrition dulls my hair
My eyes are black and lifeless
With an underprivileged stare
I'm the beggar on the corner
Will no-one spare a dime?
I'm the child that never learns to read
'Cause no-one spared the time
I am the one in ten
A number on a list
I am the one in ten
Even though I don't exist
Nobody Knows me
But I'm always there
A statistic, a reminder
Of a world that doesn't care
I'm the murderer and the victim
The licence with the gun
I'm a sad and bruised old lady
In an ally in a slum
I'm a middle aged businessman
With chronic heart disease
I'm another teenaged suicide
In a street that has no trees
I am the one in ten
A number on a list
I am the one in ten
Even though I don't exist
Nobody Knows me
But I'm always there
A statistic, a reminder
Of a world that doesn't care
I'm a starving third world mother
A refugee without a home
I'm a house wife hooked on Valium
I'm a Pensioner alone
I'm a cancer ridden spectre
Covering the earth
I'm another hungry baby
I'm an accident of birth.
I am the one in ten
A number on a list
I am the one in ten
Even though I don't exist
Nobody Knows me
But I'm always there
A statistic, a reminder
Of a world that doesn't care
A number on a list
I am the one in ten
Even though I don't exist
Nobody Knows me
But I'm always there
A statistic, a reminder
Of a world that doesn't care
My arms enfold the dole queue
Malnutrition dulls my hair
My eyes are black and lifeless
With an underprivileged stare
I'm the beggar on the corner
Will no-one spare a dime?
I'm the child that never learns to read
'Cause no-one spared the time
I am the one in ten
A number on a list
I am the one in ten
Even though I don't exist
Nobody Knows me
But I'm always there
A statistic, a reminder
Of a world that doesn't care
I'm the murderer and the victim
The licence with the gun
I'm a sad and bruised old lady
In an ally in a slum
With chronic heart disease
I'm another teenaged suicide
In a street that has no trees
I am the one in ten
A number on a list
I am the one in ten
Even though I don't exist
Nobody Knows me
But I'm always there
A statistic, a reminder
Of a world that doesn't care
I'm a starving third world mother
A refugee without a home
I'm a house wife hooked on Valium
I'm a Pensioner alone
I'm a cancer ridden spectre
Covering the earth
I'm another hungry baby
I'm an accident of birth.
I am the one in ten
A number on a list
I am the one in ten
Even though I don't exist
Nobody Knows me
But I'm always there
A statistic, a reminder
Of a world that doesn't care
Facts about One In Ten
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One In Ten is written by Terrence Oswald Wilson, Brian Travers, Jim Brown, Norman Hassan, Ali Campbell, Earl Falconer, Michael Virtue, Robin Campbell.
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It is first released in 1981 as part of Ub40's album "Present Arms in Dub" which includes 8 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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When we delve into what the artist truly meant to convey, the song 'One in Ten' by UB40 sheds light on various marginalized individuals in society, portraying them as statistics instead of showing their personal experiences. The lyrics show that people living in suffering are facing both indifference and neglect from society. The One in ten lyrics focus mainly on feelings of despair which include social commentary and personal struggles with heartbreak and self-reflection. The song highlights social neglect through its examination of identity existence and human suffering and the challenges people face. The lyrics address mature themes about poverty and violence and mental health issues which may not be suitable for children under 13. The film contains serious societal issues along with references to suicide and substance abuse which require a PG-13 rating.
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One In Ten falls under the genre Reggae.
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One In Ten song length is 4 minutes and 15 seconds.
Who wrote One In Ten lyrics?
One In Ten is written by Terrence Oswald Wilson, Brian Travers, Jim Brown, Norman Hassan, Ali Campbell, Earl Falconer, Michael Virtue, Robin Campbell.
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When was One In Ten released?
It is first released in 1981 as part of Ub40's album "Present Arms in Dub" which includes 8 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind One In Ten lyrics?
When we delve into what the artist truly meant to convey, the song 'One in Ten' by UB40 sheds light on various marginalized individuals in society, portraying them as statistics instead of showing their personal experiences. The lyrics show that people living in suffering are facing both indifference and neglect from society. The One in ten lyrics focus mainly on feelings of despair which include social commentary and personal struggles with heartbreak and self-reflection. The song highlights social neglect through its examination of identity existence and human suffering and the challenges people face. The lyrics address mature themes about poverty and violence and mental health issues which may not be suitable for children under 13. The film contains serious societal issues along with references to suicide and substance abuse which require a PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is One In Ten?
One In Ten falls under the genre Reggae.
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How long is the song One In Ten?
One In Ten song length is 4 minutes and 15 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanthese lyrics are last corrected by lyrOff on October 18, 2019
Songwriter(s): Terrence Oswald Wilson, Brian Travers, Jim Brown, Norman Hassan, Ali Campbell, Earl Falconer, Michael Virtue, Robin Campbell
Record Label(s): 1981 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd
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