One of Us
One of Us

Cher - One of Us Lyrics

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One of Us Music Video

One of Us Lyrics

They passed me by, all of those great romances
You were, I felt, robbing me of my rightful chances
My picture clear, everything seemed so easy
And so I dealt you the blow, one of us had to go

But now it's different, I want you to know

One of us is crying, one of us is lying
In her lonely bed
Staring at the ceiling
Wishing she were somewhere else instead

One of us is lonely, one of us is only
Waiting for a call
Sorry for herself, feeling stupid, feeling small
Wishing she had never left at all

I saw myself as a concealed attraction
I felt you kept me away from the heat and the action
Just like a child, stubborn and misconceiving
That's how I started the show, one of us had to go

Now I've changed and I want you to know

One of us is crying, one of us is lying
In her lonely bed
Staring at the ceiling
Wishing she was somewhere else instead

And one of us is lonely, one of us is only
Waiting for a call
Sorry for herself, feeling stupid, feeling small
Wishing she had never left at all

Never left at all

Writer(s): Benny Goran Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally wrote the song 'One of Us'?

    'One of Us' was originally written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, members of the Swedish pop group ABBA.

  2. When was Cher's version of 'One of Us' released?

    Cher's version of 'One of Us' was released on September 21, 2018, as part of her ABBA tribute album titled 'Dancing Queen'.

  3. What is unique about the vocal effect used in Cher's rendition?

    Cher's rendition is noted for stripping down the original's funky melodies and rhythms to a more melancholic arrangement featuring piano and strings, making it a heart-wrenching interpretation.

  4. Was there a music video made for Cher's version of 'One of Us'?

    Yes, an animated video featuring a blue vinyl playing along with the song was released on Cher's YouTube channel on the same day as its digital release.

  5. How did critics respond to Cher’s cover of 'One of Us'?

    Critics responded positively. Entertainment Weekly called it one of Cher’s best recordings in years, while Rolling Stone praised its emotional depth compared to the original.

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