rockstar
Ákos Lyrics


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Like a strong-out junkie
On a desperation ride
You run with the pack now
Losing dignity and pride

You should stay sharp
'Cos the night is young
In the Parasites' Paradise
You gotta deal with the dealers
And sugar-coat your lies

Feather and tar
Whiskey in your jar
A convertible car
A pretty face with a scar
How well you've got it made
You think you'll never fade

You're just a whining rockstar
Just a moaning rockstar
You're just a hot-shot rockstar
You're just a fucked-up rockstar
A rockstar

Big Daddy will help you out
Should you be in need
But could you ever satisfy
You ever growing greed?

You liked this lot but now it's not
So much fun anymore
Up to the hilt with pain and guilt
As your wealth makes you a whore

After all is
Said and done
Now wasn't it fun?
Take the money and run
How well you've got it made
You thought you'd never fade

Refrain: You're just a whining rockstar
Just a moaning rockstar
You're just a hot-shot rockstar
You're just a fucked-up rockstar
A rockstar

Money...money...money...money...
Where is the money?
Where is the motherfucking money?!?
Nanananananananananananana...

I put my money where my mouth is
If my life is in crisis I've got my disciples
I also thank my enemies
My brothers with the faithless kiss
The boys from Venus
The guys with no penis
Alternative press with the teeny-weenies
The way you try to kill my vibe
Just helps me keep the flame alive

Cynics and critics you'd better hit it
You've been all wrong
You'de better admit it
You black-magic mongers
Spitting from corners
You know-nothing say-alls
On somebody's payroll
When destiny calls
The big curtain falls
It's hard not to see
You ain't got no balls

Feather and tar
Whiskey in your jar
A convertible car
A pretty face with a scar
How well you've got it made
You thought you'd never fade

You're just a whining rockstar
Just a moaning rockstar
You're just a hot-shot rockstar
You're just a fucked-up rockstar
A rockstar

I put my money where my mouth is
If my life is in crisis I've got my disciples
I also thank my enemies
My brothers with the faithless kiss
The boys from Venus
The guys with no penis
Alternative press with the teeny-weenies




The way you try to kill my vibe
Just helps me keep the flame alive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ákos's song Rockstar portray the darker side of success and fame, reflected through the experiences of a rockstar. The song's opening line establishes the metaphor of the troubled, desperate junkie, which characterizes the rockstar's state of mind. The ensuing lines state how the rockstar is caught in the parasitic world of drugs, dealers, and lies, which causes him to lose his dignity and pride. The lyrics suggest that success and fame may appear glamourous, but they also hold numerous challenges that may lead one to self-destruction.


As the song progresses, the chorus repeats the phrase "You're just a whining rockstar, just a moaning rockstar," indicating that the rockstar thinks himself above the struggles and temptations of ordinary people, but in reality, he is just a flawed human. The lyrics also mention how the rockstar's greed and desire for money compel him to indulge in immoral activities, making him feel like a whore.


Through the lyrics, the singer narrates how various people, including "Big Daddy," try to help the rockstar, but his increasing greed and selfishness push him towards destruction. In the end, as the curtains fall, the rockstar's true identity is exposed for everyone to see. The lyrics of Ákos's song Rockstar provide an intriguing commentary on the superficial glamour of fame and success, which is often riddled with emptiness and misery.


Line by Line Meaning

Like a strong-out junkie On a desperation ride You run with the pack now Losing dignity and pride
You are like a drug addict who is desperate and losing all of your self-respect by running with the wrong crowd.


You should stay sharp 'Cos the night is young In the Parasites' Paradise You gotta deal with the dealers And sugar-coat your lies
You need to be cautious because the night is still young, and you're in a dangerous place where you have to work with dishonest people and pretend to be something you're not.


Feather and tar Whiskey in your jar A convertible car A pretty face with a scar How well you've got it made You think you'll never fade
You have all the desirable things- style, looks, and material possessions- so much so that you've forgotten the inevitable decay of life.


You're just a whining rockstar Just a moaning rockstar You're just a hot-shot rockstar You're just a fucked-up rockstar A rockstar
At the end of the day, you're still just a rockstar- whining and complaining, arrogant, messed up and imperfect.


Big Daddy will help you out Should you be in need But could you ever satisfy You ever growing greed?
You have powerful people and may have assistance, but you always have an endless craving for more that might never be satisfied.


You liked this lot but now it's not So much fun anymore Up to the hilt with pain and guilt As your wealth makes you a whore
Even though you once enjoyed this life, it's no longer fun anymore, and your happiness is replaced by the pressure to keep up appearances. You are overwhelmed by pain and guilt compounded by the fact that you have become a sell-out for wealth.


After all is Said and done Now wasn't it fun? Take the money and run How well you've got it made You thought you'd never fade
In the end, when everything is said and done, you will take your riches and move on, but you might realize you've lost it all. You believed that you're unbeatable, but you weren't.


Money...money...money...money... Where is the money? Where is the motherfucking money?!? Nanananananananananananana...
Money is prominent in your life, becomes your primary motivation, and you want more, but you can't seem to get enough, as shown by your incessant questioning.


I put my money where my mouth is If my life is in crisis I've got my disciples I also thank my enemies My brothers with the faithless kiss The boys from Venus The guys with no penis Alternative press with the teeny-weenies The way you try to kill my vibe Just helps me keep the flame alive
Even though you have your flaws, you're not one to shy away from putting your money where your mouth is. You have followers who support you even in times of crisis. Your haters have also played their part in your growth journey, and you're thankful to them. You refuse to let anyone bring you down and are motivated by opposition to keep going.


Cynics and critics you'd better hit it You've been all wrong You'de better admit it You black-magic mongers Spitting from corners You know-nothing say-alls On somebody's payroll When destiny calls The big curtain falls It's hard not to see You ain't got no balls
You're not afraid of your haters, and you challenge them to face the harsh reality that they have been wrong in their criticism. They are just negative people who pretend to know everything and make false allegations. People who work for others and refuse to follow their destiny are cowardly in your eyes, and you have no respect for them.




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