Read the The Who lyrics. Is Its Classy Lyrics Are Written By Pete Townshend. Is Its Official Music Video Has been Released On March 7, 1969. And Present On The YouTube Channel. And lyrics can be seen above here.
[Verse 1: Roger Daltrey]
Ever since I was a young boy, I’ve played the silver ball
From Soho down to Brighton, I must’ve played ’em all
But I ain’t seen nothing like him in any amusement hall
That deaf, dumb, and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Explanation of Verse 1
The narrator, portrayed by Roger Daltrey, reflects on his experience playing pinball from a young age. He mentions playing in various locations, but he emphasizes that he has never seen anyone as talented as the deaf, dumb, and blind kid when it comes to playing pinball.The song captures the essence of Tommy’s journey, showcasing how a seemingly disadvantaged individual excels in a particular skill and becomes celebrated as a “pinball wizard.”
[Verse 2: Roger Daltrey]
He stands like a statue, becomes part of the machine
Feeling all the bumpers, always playing clean
Plays by intuition, the digit counters fall
That deaf, dumb, and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Explanation of Verse 2
The lyrics describe the kid’s unique and exceptional skills at playing pinball. The kid stands motionless, almost like a statue, but when he engages with the pinball machine, he becomes an integral part of it. The verse highlights the kid’s ability to play cleanly and with intuition. The music itself is energetic and features iconic guitar riffs, contributing to the overall rock opera atmosphere of The Who’s “Tommy.”
Complete lyrics of the song
[Verse 1: Roger Daltrey]
Ever since I was a young boy, I’ve played the silver ball
From Soho down to Brighton, I must’ve played ’em all
But I ain’t seen nothing like him in any amusement hall
That deaf, dumb, and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
[Verse 2: Roger Daltrey]
He stands like a statue, becomes part of the machine
Feeling all the bumpers, always playing clean
Plays by intuition, the digit counters fall
That deaf, dumb, and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
[Chorus 1: Pete Townshend & Roger Daltrey]
He’s a pinball wizard, there has to be a twist
A pinball wizard’s got such a supple wrist
[Post-Chorus: Pete Townshend & Roger Daltrey]
How do you think he does it? I don’t know!
What makes him so good?
[Verse 3: Roger Daltrey]
Ain’t got no distractions, can’t hear no buzzes and bells
Don’t see, no lights a-flashing, plays by sense of smell
Always gets the replay, never seen him fall
That deaf, dumb, and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
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[Chorus 2: Roger Daltrey & Pete Townshend]
I thought I was the Bally table king
But I just handed my pinball crown to him
[Verse 4: Roger Daltrey]
Even on my favourite table, he can beat my best
His disciples lead him in, and he just does the rest
He’s got crazy flipper fingers, never seen him fall
That deaf, dumb, and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball