The single was written by Claude Kelly and Dr. Luke, who have previously collaborated with other contemporary artists such as Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne, Flo Rida, and Kelly Clarkson.
For Your Entertainment
Adam Lambert Lyrics
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Out the box
Can we pick up the pace?
Turn it up,
Heat it up
I need to be entertained
Push the limit
Are you with it?
I'm a hurt 'ya real good, baby
Let's go
It's my show
Baby, do what I say
Don't trip off the glitz
That I'm gonna display
I told ya
I'm a hold ya down until you're amazed
Give it to ya 'til your screaming my name
No escaping when I start
Once I'm in I own your heart
There's no way you'll ring the alarm
So hold on until it's over
Oh, do you know what you got into?
Can you handle what I'm 'bout to do?
Cause it's about to get rough for you
I'm here for your entertainment
Oh, I bet you thought that I was soft and sweet
You thought an angel swept you off your feet
Well I'm about to turn up the heat
I'm here for your entertainment
It's alright
You'll be fine
Baby, I'm in control
Take the pain
Take the pleasure
I'm the master of both
Close your eyes
Not your mind
Let me into your soul
I'm a work ya 'til your totally blown
No escaping when I start
Once I'm in I own your heart
There's no way to ring the alarm
So hold on until it's over
Oh, do you know what you got into?
Can you handle what I'm 'bout to do?
Cause it's about to get rough for you
I'm here for your entertainment
Oh, I bet you thought that I was soft and sweet
You thought an angel swept you off your feet
Well I'm about to turn up the heat
I'm here for your entertainment
Oh oh, mm
Entertainment
Oh oh, oh entertainment
I'm here for your entertainment
Ooh
Do you like what you see?
Woah
Let me entertain ya 'till you scream
Oh, do you know what you got into?
Can you handle what I'm 'bout to do?
Cause it's about to get rough for you
I'm here for your entertainment
Oh, I bet you thought that I was soft and sweet (bet ya thought)
You thought an angel swept you off your feet
Well I'm about to turn up the heat (turn up the heat)
I'm here for your entertainment
"For Your Entertainment" is a bold and empowering song by Adam Lambert about taking control of the stage and the audience. The opening lyrics set the tone for a blazing performance, asking for a faster pace and hotter energy. The song is an invitation to join in and play along, push the limits, and not be afraid. Lambert is upfront about his intentions and abilities to entertain and dominate the scene.
The chorus spells out the promise and challenge of his performance: "No escaping when I start, once I'm in I own your heart. There's no way to ring the alarm, so hold on until it's over." Lambert asserts his power and charisma, letting the listener know that they're in for a wild ride. He adds a playful but seductive warning: "Oh, I bet you thought that I was soft and sweet, you thought an angel swept you off your feet. Well, I'm about to turn up the heat, I'm here for your entertainment."
The bridge intensifies the mood with a call-and-response interaction, as Lambert prompts the listener to surrender to his control and enjoy the pleasure and pain he has to offer. The song ends with a catchy and confident refrain of "Entertainment" that echoes the song's message of unapologetic self-expression and showmanship.
Overall, "For Your Entertainment" is a celebration of performance, passion, and confidence, showcasing Adam Lambert's talents and style. The song invites the listener to join in on the excitement and experience the thrill of being entertained by a true star.
Line by Line Meaning
So hot
I am incredibly attractive and desirable.
Out the box
I am different and unconventional.
Can we pick up the pace?
Can we make this more exciting and thrilling?
Turn it up,
Heat it up
I need to be entertained
Can you make this experience more intense and stimulating because that's what I am seeking?
Push the limit
Are you with it?
Baby, don't be afraid
Can we take this experience to its limits? Don't be scared because I know what I'm doing.
I'm a hurt 'ya real good, baby
I'm going to give you a wild and unforgettable experience that may come with some pain but trust me, it's worth it.
Let's go
It's my show
Baby, do what I say
This is my show and I am in charge. You will do what I say because that's how it works.
Don't trip off the glitz
That I'm gonna display
Don't get caught up in the flashiness and glamour that I'm going to showcase.
I told ya
I'm a hold ya down until you're amazed
I promised that I would keep you engaged and entertained until you are thoroughly impressed.
Give it to ya 'til your screaming my name
I'm going to keep going and going until you can't take it anymore, and you're screaming my name in ecstasy.
No escaping when I start
Once I'm in I own your heart
There's no way you'll ring the alarm
So hold on until it's over
Once we start, you won't be able to stop. I have taken over your heart and there's no need to panic. Just hold on tight until it's done.
Oh, do you know what you got into?
Can you handle what I'm 'bout to do?
Cause it's about to get rough for you
I'm here for your entertainment
Do you truly understand what you're getting yourself into? Because things are about to get intense and possibly difficult, but that's why I'm here for your entertainment.
Oh, I bet you thought that I was soft and sweet
You thought an angel swept you off your feet
Well, I'm about to turn up the heat
I'm here for your entertainment
You probably assumed that I was gentle and pure, but I'm about to change your mind. It's about to get hot in here because I'm here for your entertainment.
It's alright
You'll be fine
Baby, I'm in control
Don't worry, everything is okay. I am completely in control of this situation and you'll be just fine.
Take the pain
Take the pleasure
I'm the master of both
I am here to give you everything you want, including pleasure and pain. I am an expert in both.
Close your eyes
Not your mind
Let me into your soul
Don't think too much, just let it happen. Allow me to take you deeper than just your physical body.
I'm a work ya 'til your totally blown
I'm going to keep going until you are 100% spent, completely satisfied and completely blown away.
Do you like what you see?
Are you enjoying this experience so far?
Let me entertain ya 'till you scream
I'm going to keep you entertained and excited until you can't take it anymore and you scream in ecstasy.
Oh, I bet you thought that I was soft and sweet (bet ya thought)
You thought an angel swept you off your feet
Well, I'm about to turn up the heat (turn up the heat)
I'm here for your entertainment
Just in case you forgot, I'm not your typical angelic lover. I'm here to turn up the heat and give you the entertainment that you crave.
Entertainment
This is what I'm here for - to give you the best entertainment imaginable.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLAUDE KELLY, LUKASZ GOTTWALD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@14.cau.danielalima-guerra76
i really was out here at 13 singing ''take the pain the pleasure im the master of both'' and my mom just LET me
@truesailorcomet
lol, i was the same and was an adolescent about to choose christina aguilera's "genie in a bottle" for a talent show, luckily, the adults in charge didn't let me, i didn't even think about the meaning of the lyrics, i loved the music and the voice was in my rangeXD never thought about the words "you gotta rub me the right way honey", lolXD
@heyhailey8108
I was out here at the age of 9 SINGING s&m by Rihanna and my mom dead ass didn’t say nothing, singing bout, Chains and whips and how I liked it!!
@silvershadow9967
14.cau.daniela lima-guerra
That means you have an awesome mom, my mom let me listen to this when I was 6 years old
@luluclumsy188
14.cau.daniela lima-guerra same. My grandparents let me sing it all the time
@Ichigo_Hime
HeyHailey I was the same way. That was my favorite song when I was a kid and my parents said NOTHING.
@TuskAndFeather
Idk if people understand how iconic this actually is. This is an openly gay, flamboyant man singing a song that is clearly very sexual, or at least has plenty of sexual double entendre's. Not only that, but this was a mainstream hit and still is to this day.
@nickas222
this only prooves that holywood is run by satanists
@-Secret
Wait he's gay? I always thought he was straight. And I don't know, seeing a straight guy being so opened with this had just seemed so awesome to me. Like being gay was such a bad thing back then, goodness forbid a straight guy was okay with things like this, but at the same time it's still cool because it shows back then he wasnt even afraid to be open about it. Legit someone who broke boundaries within the industry
@aishaexo-l611
The song is androgynous, means that is not directed by a specific gender, but the video is very sugestive even tho that the only characters that are touching Adam sexually are female hands, he is obviously there for both genders.