Popular
Darren Hayes Lyrics
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Luck for me, for you it's a bitch you ain't in,
My plans are slowly changing,
Fame is so contagious,
I'm willing to sleep my way to the top,
I want to be pop-ular,
I don't want to keep my feet on the ground,
I want to be popular,
I must confess I've been a ve-ry bad boy,
Been sleeping around talk of the town,
My name is,
Hollywood will beckon,
Everyone will listen,
Play my Video,
Hear me on the Radio,
Dancing at the disco,
No-one ever says no,
I'm willing to sleep my way to the top,
I want to be pop-ular,
I don't want to keep my feet on the ground,
I want to be popular,
I'm willing to sleep my way to the top,
I want to be pop-ular,
I don't want to keep my feet on the ground,
I want to be popular,
My friends are all in Limousine's,
My friends are all Celebrities,
ha, ha, ha,
I just sold my soul,
Play my Video,
Hear me on the Radio,
Dancing at the disco,
No-one ever says no,
I'm willing to sleep my way to the top,
I want to be pop-ular,
I don't want to keep my feet on the ground,
I want to be popular,
I'm willing to sleep my way to the top,
I want to be pop-ular,
I don't want to keep my feet on the ground,
I want to be popular,
My friends are all Celebrities,
My friends are all in limousine's
Play my Video,
(I'm willing to sleep my way to the top,)
(I want to be pop-ular,)
Hear me on the Radio
(I don't want to keep my feet on the ground,)
(I want to be popular,)
Dancing at the disco,
(I'm willing to sleep my way to the top,)
(I want to be pop-ular)
No-one ever says no,
(I don't want to keep my feet on the ground,)
(I want to be popular)
Are you willing to sleep you way to the top?
Do you want to be pop-ular?
The song "Popular" by Darren Hayes is a satirical commentary on the desire for fame and fortune. The lyrics express the idea that some people are willing to do anything, including compromising their integrity and using others, to achieve their goals of becoming rich and famous.
The first verse sets the stage with the singer explaining that they have a plan to become rich and famous, but the pursuit of fame has changed them. The second verse reveals that the singer is willing to sleep their way to the top, highlighting the lengths they are willing to go to achieve their goal. The chorus reiterates the desire to be popular and not keep their feet on the ground.
The bridge of the song adds another layer to the commentary by admitting that the singer has been a "very bad boy" and has been sleeping around. This suggests that the pursuit of fame has also led them to compromise their morals and values.
Overall, "Popular" is a cautionary tale about the cost of fame and the sacrifices that some people are willing to make to achieve it.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a plan to make it rich and famous,
I have a strategy to become wealthy and well-liked.
Luck for me, for you it's a bitch you ain't in,
Fortunately for me, unfortunately for you, you're not part of this.
My plans are slowly changing,
My plans are evolving gradually.
Fame is so contagious,
Being famous is easily spreadable.
I'm willing to sleep my way to the top,
I am prepared to use sexual favors to achieve success.
I want to be pop-ular,
I desire to be widely recognized and admired.
I don't want to keep my feet on the ground,
I am not content to stay grounded and humble.
I must confess I've been a ve-ry bad boy,
I have to admit that I have been quite mischievous.
Been sleeping around talk of the town,
My sexual exploits have been a hot topic of gossip.
My name is,
I am becoming more and more well-known.
Hollywood will beckon,
I will receive an invitation to the entertainment industry's capital.
Everyone will listen,
Everyone will pay attention to me and what I have to say/do.
Play my Video,
Watch my music video.
Hear me on the Radio,
Listen to my music on the radio.
Dancing at the disco,
I will party and dance at the discotheque.
No-one ever says no,
No one ever declines my invitations or proposals.
My friends are all in Limousine's,
My friends all travel in fancy stretched cars.
My friends are all Celebrities,
My inner circle is comprised of famous, well-known people.
ha, ha, ha,
An expression of amusement or satisfaction.
I just sold my soul,
I have made a deal with the devil or compromised my integrity for success.
Are you willing to sleep you way to the top?
Are you prepared to use sexual favors to achieve success?
Do you want to be pop-ular?
Do you desire to be widely recognized and admired?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWIN M. JR. HAYES, BIZ ONE, M. DAVIS, O. GLENN, MICHAEL TROY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JD-kz1so
One of the most criminally underrated songs of all time!! I think about this a lot! Amazing xx
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Согласна! 100 процентов
@thedcmac
Darren Hayes is a legend. Aussie boy who took on the world and won ❤
@rpggirl017
Anyone here in 2023? Such an epic song!
@mmtmn
Criminally underrated song/video/artist
@MrsNikkiJenkins
Darren's sense of humor is awesome!
@electricmaster23
Indeed. This video has actually improved with age. Can't say that about many other videos from this era.
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@markopetrovic5600
@Ninji Review True!
@quatiec9987
I love his smile in the bathroom towards the end, you can tell he's probably cracking up at himself