- published: 15 Jun 2015
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A one-hit wonder is a person or act known mainly for only a single success. The term is most often used to describe music performers with only one hit single.
Some one-hit wonders are the result of novelty songs during fads. Examples include Rick Dees’ "Disco Duck", related to the disco craze of the 1970s; C. W. McCall's "Convoy", related to the CB radio craze of the 1970s (though McCall has had at least one other top-40 hit); and Buckner & Garcia’s "Pac-Man Fever", related to the 1980s-era arcade game Pac-Man.
Some artists, such as the Big Bopper, had their careers cut short by death (in the Big Bopper's case, in a fatal plane crash that also killed two other musicians), while others, such as New Radicals and The La's, broke up immediately after their one hit. In the 1960s and early 1970s, session bands such as Edison Lighthouse or Alive N Kickin' producing just a single 45 record were common. More commonly, however, one-hit wonders are serious-minded musicians who struggled to continue their success after their popularity waned.
Don't be alarmed, don't be afraid and don't be sad
Don't complicate my life with rules and stupid fads
False hopes and only dreams of winning lotteries
Only pollute my head of a distant reality
[Chorus:]
I want one status in this world
I want just one girl
Just give me happy memories
No catastrophes...
No one ever said it would be free
Expectations high, but never care if they succeed
Just a simple life no need for your royalty
I could spend all my time with obsessions every night
A simple love and just my will for sacrifice
[Chorus]
You can never change me-
You can wish and I can wonder why
People always wanna tell me-
You'd be better if you only try
Vicodine and cheap red win-
Still won't clear my weakest eye
Pound your faith into my head so I can spit it out again.