The intro track and lead single of Buzzcocks' self-titled 7th album, “Jerk” details Pete Shelley getting in an argument over the phone, to which he is deeply apologetic for, blaming himself as he attempts to put the situation behind them.
The song’s title was altered to “I’m A Jerk” for the album’s...
[Verse 1]
Yesterday, while feeling down, I called you on the phone
Instead of being warm, you seemed so cold
Was it something that I said, or something on your mind?
No matter what it was, we had a row
[Chorus]
Believe me, I'm sorry, I never meant to argue
I'm a jerk, you're right to tell me so
Forgive me, I beg you, you know I only love you
Wish I hadn't told you where to go
[Verse 2]
It was my fault, you're not to blame, it's me who's in the wrong
That's why I wrote this song, just to explain
Accept my apology, it comes straight from my heart
Let's put it all behind us, and move on
[Chorus]
Believe me, I'm sorry, I never meant to argue
I'm a jerk, you're right to tell me so
Forgive me, I beg you, you know I only love you
Wish I hadn't told you where to go
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
Believe me, I'm sorry, I never meant to argue
I'm a jerk, you're right to tell me so
Forgive me, I beg you, you know I only love you
Wish I hadn't told you where to go
Believe me, I'm sorry, I never meant to argue
I'm a jerk, you're right to tell me so
Forgive me, I beg you, you know I only love you
Wish I hadn't told you where to go
Jerk was written by Pete Shelley.
Jerk was produced by Tony Barber.