amateurs
Helena Mayer Lyrics
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Got us down to single file
Keeping tabs on what Im doin
Hope Im a passing on the final
You got a million excuses
Why you never say my name
Can't admit the one solution
Though it's right in your face
You keep on wishing I'm something Im not
You got this obsession with getting your shot
Im on a mission, Im not what you thought
Whats with these amateurs
They want their leading lady
These influencers
Pushing trends in their Mercedes
Im not just some girl you push aside
Im getting fed up with these amateurs
Im not your leading lady oh no
Im not your leading lady
Now you're hopping on my music
See you're liking my style
I'm sure your explanations lucid
You probably think ya make me smile
I like that you're starting to see
What you would do differently
Wish it better timing
It don't make things different for me
Yea, ah, aye
Whats with these amateurs
They want their leading lady
These influencers
Pushing trends in their Mercedes
Im not just some girl you push aside
Im getting fed up with these amateurs
Im not your leading lady oh no
Im not your leading lady
Oh no no
Im not your leading lady oh no
Im not your leading lady
Oh no no
Im not your leading lady oh no
The song "Amateurs" by Helena Mayer speaks of the struggles of being an artist and the challenges of dealing with people who underestimate and undervalue the work she puts in. The first verse talks about how the artist feels like she is constantly trying to meet the expectations of others but always falling short. She describes the feeling of being watched and monitored all the time, hoping that she is doing enough to be acknowledged by those who hold the power to help her succeed. The chorus continues with the theme of frustration and being fed up with people who don't see her as a priority or take her seriously. The artist emphasizes that she is not just some girl to be pushed aside and forgotten and that she is tired of dealing with amateurs who don't understand her worth.
The second verse speaks directly to the people who are trying to use her for their own gain. The artist calls out those who are trying to jump on her bandwagon and benefit from her success. She acknowledges that they might believe they are making her happy and supporting her, but the truth is that their motivations are not genuine. The artist then conveys her hope that the people around her can learn to appreciate her for who she is, and not just for the things she can do for them.
Overall, "Amateurs" is a powerful message about taking control of one's own life and fighting against those who underestimate and undervalue us. The artist speaks from the heart and delivers an important message about artistry and self-worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Jumping through the hoops that you set
I have been following your unreasonable demands.
Got us down to single file
You have reduced us to standing in line and following your orders.
Keeping tabs on what Im doin
You are constantly monitoring my every move.
Hope Im a passing on the final
I hope I meet your expectations in the end.
You got a million excuses
You always come up with excuses instead of recognizing your mistakes.
Why you never say my name
You never acknowledge me or give me the recognition I deserve.
Can't admit the one solution
You refuse to accept the obvious solution to our problem.
Though it's right in your face
Even though it's so obvious, you can't see it.
You keep on wishing I'm something Im not
You have unrealistic expectations of me and who I am.
You got this obsession with getting your shot
You are obsessed with getting what you want.
Im on a mission, Im not what you thought
I have a goal that doesn't match your expectations of me.
Whats with these amateurs
What's wrong with these inexperienced, unskilled people?
They want their leading lady
They want someone to follow and take charge.
These influencers
These people who try to influence others with their opinions or actions.
Pushing trends in their Mercedes
They are trying to force their way to the top with their fancy cars.
Im not just some girl you push aside
I'm not just some insignificant person you can ignore or dismiss.
Im getting fed up with these amateurs
I'm getting irritated with these unskilled people.
Im not your leading lady oh no
I won't be controlled and manipulated into being your puppet.
Now you're hopping on my music
Now you are trying to take credit for my success in music.
See you're liking my style
You are starting to enjoy and appreciate my style of music.
I'm sure your explanations lucid
I'm sure your explanations seem clear and logical to you.
You probably think ya make me smile
You think that your actions are causing me to be happy, but they aren't.
I like that you're starting to see
I'm glad that you are starting to understand what I'm trying to say.
What you would do differently
What changes you would make if you were in my position.
Wish it better timing
I wish the timing was better for us to work together.
It don't make things different for me
However, it doesn't change anything for me.
Writer(s): Helena Mayer
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