Notorious
Adelitas Way Lyrics


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Notorious, so notorious
So notorious

They call me notorious for livin' it up and not givin' a fuck
Like a lion in the a land of sheep
Feel my teeth as they sink in deep

They say I'm a rebel soul
Bad to the bone, always ready to go
Everybody wants to wear the crown
I keep lining 'em up I keep knocking 'em down

Notorious, so notorious

I am exactly what they say I am
I stand for everything that they can't stand
I can't help it, I was born this way
But when I'm gone you'll remember my name

I am exactly who they say I am
Notorious, so notorious

I'm too fast, too furious
You're pushin' your luck and that's dangerous
I told you once so you better believe
You never met a motherfucker quite like me

Notorious
Notorious

I am exactly what they say I am
I stand for everything that they can't stand
I can't help it, I was born this way
But when I'm gone you'll remember my name

I am exactly who they say I am

Notorious
Notorious
Notorious

I am exactly what they say I am
So notorious
Notorious

I am exactly what they say I am
I stand for everything that they can't stand
I can't help it, I was born this way
But when I'm gone you'll remember my name

I am exactly who they say I am




Notorious
Notorious

Overall Meaning

The song "Notorious" by Adelitas Way is an anthem about being unapologetically yourself and living life to the fullest. The song talks about the singer being called notorious for not conforming to societal norms and living a life that is true to themselves. The lyrics depict the singer as a rebel soul who is bad to the bone and always ready to go. The song talks about how the singer is seen as a lion in a land of sheep, and how everyone wants to wear the crown, but the singer keeps knocking them down.


The singer acknowledges that they are exactly what people say they are and stand for everything that others can't stand. Despite being notorious, the singer cannot help but be who they are as they were born this way. The song implies that even though people may criticize and judge, they will remember the singer's name long after they are gone. The chorus repeats the word "notorious" to amplify how the singer refuses to conform and is proud of their controversial reputation.


The song is not just a rebellious and empowering anthem; it's also relatable. We've all been judged and criticized for being different and not conforming to someone else's standards. The song encourages people to embrace their unique qualities and pursue success on their own terms. It motivates its listeners to be confident and unapologetic in being themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Notorious, so notorious
The singer acknowledges the label placed on them as notorious and emphasizes it.


They call me notorious for livin' it up and not givin' a fuck
The singer is notorious for their lifestyle of partying and not caring about consequences.


Like a lion in the a land of sheep
The singer sees themselves as powerful and dominant in a world of conformity.


Feel my teeth as they sink in deep
The artist warns their opponents of the danger in crossing them.


They say I'm a rebel soul
Others view the artist as a nonconformist.


Bad to the bone, always ready to go
The singer sees themselves as inherently rebellious and always ready for action.


Everybody wants to wear the crown
Everyone wants to be the hero, but the singer believes they are the true hero.


I keep lining 'em up I keep knocking 'em down
The artist keeps taking on opponents and defeating them.


I am exactly what they say I am
The artist proudly acknowledges the notoriety assigned to them.


I stand for everything that they can't stand
The artist's actions and beliefs go against society's norms.


I can't help it, I was born this way
The singer believes their notoriety is a natural part of who they are.


But when I'm gone you'll remember my name
The artist believes their legacy will be remembered long after they're gone.


I'm too fast, too furious
The singer sees themselves as intense and unyielding.


You're pushin' your luck and that's dangerous
The singer warns their opponent to be cautious.


I told you once so you better believe
The singer has warned their opponent before and they should take it seriously.


You never met a motherfucker quite like me
The artist is unique and one of a kind.


So notorious
The artist repeats the label given to them to emphasize their infamy.


I am exactly who they say I am
The singer reiterates that they are what others say they are.


Notorious
The singer repeats the title once more to emphasize their notoriety.




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Written by: Jason Albert Scherer, Rick Anthony DeJesus

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Notorious, so notorious
So notorious

They call me notorious for livin' it up and not givin' a fuck
Like a lion in the a land of sheep
Feel my teeth as they sink in deep

They say I'm a rebel soul
Bad to the bone, always ready to go
Everybody wants to wear the crown
I keep lining 'em up I keep knocking 'em down

Notorious, so notorious

I am exactly what they say I am
I stand for everything that they can't stand
I can't help it I was born this way
But when I'm gone you'll remember my name
I am exactly who they say I am

Notorious, so notorious

I'm too fast, too furious
You're pushin' your luck and that's dangerous
I told you once so you better believe
You never met a motherfucker quite like me

Notorious
Notorious

I am exactly what they say I am
I stand for everything that they can't stand
I can't help it I was born this way
But when I'm gone you'll remember my name
I am exactly who they say I am

Notorious
Notorious
Notorious

I am exactly what they say I am

So notorious
Notorious

I am exactly what they say I am
I stand for everything that they can't stand
I can't help it I was born this way
But when I'm gone you'll remember my name
I am exactly who they say I am

Notorious
Notorious



Alex Harris

Notorious, so notorious (yeah)
So notorious (yeah)

They call me notorious
For livin' it up
And not givin' a fuck
Like a lion in a land of sheep
Feel my teeth as they sink in deep...

They say I'm a rebel soul
Bad to the bone
Always ready to go
Everybody wants to wear the crown
I keep lining 'em up
I keep knocking 'em down

Notorious, so notorious

I am
Exactly what they say I am
I stand
For everything that they can't stand
I can't help it I was born this way
But when I'm gone you'll remember my name

I am
Exactly who they say I am
Notorious, so notorious

I'm too fast, too furious
You're pushin' your luck and that's dangerous
I told you once so you better believe
You never met a motherfucker quite like me

Notorious
Notorious

I am
Exactly what they say I am
I stand
For everything that they can't stand
I can't help it I was born this way
But when I'm gone you'll remember my name

I am
Exactly who they say I am

Notorious...
Notorious...
Notorious

I am
Exactly what they say I am
So notorious
Notorious

I am
Exactly what they say I am
I stand
For everything that they can't stand
I can't help it I was born this way
But when I'm gone you'll remember my name

I am
Exactly who they say I am
Notorious...
Notorious

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Irish Human

I found you guys a few months ago, and you have been one of my favourite bands. This and last stand are two of my favourite songs of all time, such masterpieces

Bandy

I heard this when it came on the radio, it's been my favorite song from them ever since.

kottenkandy90

The lead singer is an amazing man. So humble. I got to meet him in Seattle. Way to go guys. Keep it up.

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