Hashtag My Ass
Étienne de Crécy Lyrics
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You're just a lonely star
I try to bring you down but
A level isn't good enough
You always do as you please
So I'm gonna follow suit
And take a seat
And watch you fall apart
What are you without me?
I slow this down 'cause I know that you can't keep up
Oh maybe I, maybe I was wrong from the start
I might be proud, but at least I'm proud of something
You've taken pride in becoming nothing
You keep me on the edge of my seat
I bite my tongue so you don't hear me
I wanna hate every part of you in me
I can't hate the ones who made me
You keep me on the edge of my seat
I bite my tongue so you don't hear me
I wanna hate every part of you in me
I can't hate the ones who made me
I'm married to the music
For better or for worse
You say that I'm privileged but
My gift is my curse
I can't recall the last time
Someone asking how I was
Last I checked I was a fucking wreck
I called for help and no one showed up
So I sit in the dirt
You keep me on the edge of my seat
I bite my tongue so you don't hear me
I wanna hate every part of you in me
I can't hate the ones who made me
You keep me on the edge of my seat
I bite my tongue so you don't hear me
I wanna hate every part of you in me
I can't hate the ones who made me
Just forget what you've learned
Just forget what you've heard
The truth just confirmed
I can't bear the sight of you anymore.
You've become what I hate
Sold yourself for a bit of fame
Now that the wolves have closed the door
You wanna drag me down some more
Fuck you
Fuck you
You keep me on the edge of my seat
I bite my tongue so you don't hear me
I wanna hate every part of you in me
I can't hate the ones who made me
You keep me on the edge of my seat
I bite my tongue so you don't hear me
I wanna hate every part of you in me
I can't hate the ones who made me
Étienne de Crécy's song "Hashtag My Ass" is a powerful and insightful reflection on the experience of being a musician and the complexities of creative partnerships. The opening verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer addressing someone who they see as a "lonely star." The singer expresses frustration at this person's inability to work collaboratively, and suggests that they will sit back and watch as this person falls apart. The chorus takes a darker turn, with the singer acknowledging the difficult position that they are in, caught between admiration for this person's talent and frustration at their inability to collaborate effectively. The lines "You keep me on the edge of my seat / I bite my tongue so you don't hear me / I wanna hate every part of you in me / I can't hate the ones who made me" capture this complicated emotional landscape perfectly.
The second verse is a continuation of the first, with the singer reflecting on their own experience as a musician. They describe themselves as "married to the music," acknowledging the intensity of their passion but also the ways in which it can be isolating. They contrast their own experience with that of the "lonely star," suggesting that they have worked hard to overcome their own barriers to collaboration while this person has not. The pre-chorus is particularly powerful in this section, with the singer acknowledging the struggle they have faced in reaching out for help and not finding it. The final chorus is a cathartic release of the pent-up frustration and anger that has been building throughout the song, with the singer finally unleashing a vehement "Fuck you" in response to the other person's attempts to drag them down.
Overall, "Hashtag My Ass" is a powerful and insightful song that captures the complexities of creative partnerships and the challenges of being an artist in a competitive and often ruthless industry.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate to break it to you but
I'm about to tell you something you won't like
You're just a lonely star
You're alone and insignificant
I try to bring you down but
I've tried to criticize you
A level isn't good enough
You're not even worth criticizing
You always do as you please
You're selfish
So I'm gonna follow suit
I'll be selfish too
And take a seat
I'll just watch you fail
And watch you fall apart
I'm waiting for you to fail
'Cause in the end
When it's all over
What are you without me?
What value do you bring without me?
I slow this down 'cause I know that you can't keep up
I'm making this easy for you
Oh maybe I, maybe I was wrong from the start
I admit I may have been mistaken
I might be proud, but at least I'm proud of something
I have something to be proud of, unlike you
You've taken pride in becoming nothing
You're proud of nothing
You keep me on the edge of my seat
You're unpredictable
I bite my tongue so you don't hear me
I hold back my thoughts to avoid conflict
I wanna hate every part of you in me
I want to distance myself from you
I can't hate the ones who made me
Despite everything, I can't hate where I came from
I'm married to the music
I'm committed to my art
For better or for worse
No matter what happens
You say that I'm privileged but
You accuse me of being privileged
My gift is my curse
My talent is a double-edged sword
I can't recall the last time
I can't remember
Someone asking how I was
Anyone cared about me
Last I checked I was a fucking wreck
I was a complete mess the last time I checked
I called for help and no one showed up
I asked for help, but no one came
So I sit in the dirt
I'm left to my own devices
Just forget what you've learned
Unlearn what you think you know
Just forget what you've heard
Ignore what you've been told
The truth just confirmed
I've discovered the truth
I can't bear the sight of you anymore.
I can't stand you anymore
You've become what I hate
You have become what I despise
Sold yourself for a bit of fame
You've compromised your integrity for attention
Now that the wolves have closed the door
Now that you're alone
You wanna drag me down some more
You still want to hurt me
Fuck you
I hate you
Fuck you
I hate you
Writer(s): Etienne De Crecy
Contributed by Eliana K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aloïs
7 years later, still a masterpiece
Mvstvh
B E S T C L I P E V E R.
Etienne et sa bande assure en live d'ailleurs.
Papa Quetsche
En effet :D
Thibault Riviere
Punky Jah ah tout de suite, on reconnais les français ( je voulais faire le non français méprisant, mais peu pas avec mon pseudo ^^ )
Diego Klepper
le show avec les carrés-cubes ! wahoooo
thomas lefebvre
Probablement un des meilleurs clip de tout le temps a tous les niveaux ^^
Michael Grosnickel
this song is trully awesome bravo etienne de crecy a throwback in 90's!
Falcon LeCon
Tous les mots c'est les 50 premiers hashtags qui étaient en tendance sur Instagram quand il a fait le son
Eduardo Jurado
the whole album is fuckin awsome ! love Etienne de Crecy #hashtagmyass
Akhmed Abdullah
How is this on the radio all the time this song is great