Spotlight
Andy Grammer Lyrics

Told myself I wasn't gonna be this way
Despite my intentions, I find myself behaving differently in Hollywood.

But here I am in Hollywood tryna promote my face
I'm in Hollywood, trying to gain recognition for my name and face.

Yeah, my mama raised me to be a humble man
Despite my newfound success, I was raised to value humility and modesty.

But then you sing a couple songs and get some compliments and
Once you get positive feedback, it's easy to become addicted to the rush of attention and praise.

Once you get it, you try to stretch it
When you experience success or attention, you tend to want to extend it as long as possible.

You pull out all of the stops (all of the stops)
You will do whatever it takes to maintain the spotlight, even if it means neglecting other important aspects of your life.

You get used to the rush it's giving you
Over time, you become accustomed to the high that comes with attention and recognition.

Who are you when it's gone
When the spotlight fades, it can be difficult to remember who you are and what truly matters.

Hey, am I even alive if I don't shine in the spotlight?
I feel as if my existence is tied to my visibility and success in the public eye.

The stage is getting overcrowded, how we fight for the limelight
In an increasingly competitive industry, it's a constant battle to remain relevant and in the public eye.

Am I anybody if nobody sees me?
If I don't have an audience or platform, does my identity or worth still hold value?

Am I anybody if nobody wants to be me? Yeah
If I'm not popular or desirable, do I still have value or influence?

Look, comparison killing my joy (ay)
Comparing myself to others is taking a toll on my happiness and self-esteem.

Still tryna fill in the void (ay)
Despite my success, I still feel a sense of emptiness or lack in my life.

Feeling on minimum when they not feeling your boy
When others aren't showing me attention or praise, I feel as if I'm at a low point.

Oh y'all want a picture while I'm at dinner?
Although it can be annoying, I understand that having fans or admirers comes with the territory.

Yeah, I'm a little annoyed
I can't help but feel irritated or frustrated by the constant demands on my time or attention.

But I'll probably miss it when it's all finished
Despite my annoyance, I know that I will probably look back with nostalgia on these moments of fame and recognition.

And they don't want it no more
As quickly as fame and popularity come, they can also disappear just as fast.

Of course, how many more likes do we need?
The constant obsession with gaining more likes and followers is taking away from what truly matters.

If we a slave to they opinion, we won't ever be free
If we are constantly seeking validation and approval from others, we will never be truly satisfied or content with ourselves.

So tell 'em I like me like this
Instead of seeking approval from others, I should focus on accepting and valuing myself for who I am.

Oh, you don't?
If others don't approve of me or my choices, that's their problem, not mine.

Shoulda got your mind right
If others can't accept or appreciate me, then they need to change their own mindset or priorities.

'Cause life still hands you lemons with the limelight, right?
Even with fame and success, life can still present hardships or struggles that can't be solved by popularity or recognition.

Hi, my name is Swoope and I got a problem
Acknowledging that fame and recognition have become an addiction or problem in my life.

It's not Alcoholics Anonymous
Although it resembles the recovery process, my addiction isn't related to drugs or alcohol.

I'm addicted to all the applause that gets me high
The rush of attention and praise that comes with fame has become like a drug to me.

And the prison I sit in is built outta bars I spit
Although my success has brought me fame and recognition, it has also limited my ability to express myself or say what I truly feel.

Thinking 'bout giving up all of it
I'm starting to consider whether fame and recognition are worth the negative consequences and drawbacks that come with them.

But I don't wanna go through withdrawals again
The thought of being without the high of fame and attention is difficult to bear.

I'm dry, not to be high is killing me
Going from constant attention and praise to anonymity and obscurity is like going through withdrawal or detox, which is painful and difficult to endure.

Detox is sending me to seek my identity
The process of disengaging from fame and recognition is forcing me to evaluate who I am and what I truly value.

Beyond my Twitter feed
Realizing that my worth and identity extend beyond my social media presence or online persona.

My inner peace ain't in who follows me, nah
I've come to realize that my inner peace and happiness can't be found in the number of followers or likes I receive.

That clout is just a cloud of dust, I need sobriety now
The fleeting nature of fame and popularity has become clear to me, and I need to focus on true sobriety and clarity in my life.