Life of the Party
Annalise Azadian Lyrics

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I could be the life of the party
But trust me it's not so exciting
Staring, oh I think that they found me
Ain't real if I ain't got it in writing

You like me better when I get in trouble
You're craving the taste
You like me wavy, a little bit crazy

Seeing me fade
Dance on the table when I'm unstable
They're screaming my name
I could get down & get the applause
It's my hallway of fame

Out of your league
All eyes on me
If I please

I could be the life of the party
But trust me it's not so exciting
Staring, oh I think that they found me
Ain't real if I don't got it in writing

Got here too soon
I've been here for a while
And it don't make me smile
And it's not like you're tryin'
That's just the truth
And I'm over the hype
Cause my time's got a price
So I leave you behind

Out of your league
All eyes on me
If I please

I could be the life of the party
But trust me it's not so exciting
Staring, oh I think that they found me
Ain't real if I don't got it in writing

I'm under pressure
I'm falling now I'm floating
I'm falling now I'm floating
Away ay ay ay
I'm overdosing
I needed your devotion
I think you're just taking up
Space ace ace ace

I could be the life of the party
But trust me it's not so exciting

Staring, oh I think that they found me
Ain't real if I don't got it in writing

Overall Meaning

In "Life of the Party," Annalise Azadian sings about the pressures of being the center of attention and the toll it takes on her. She starts by acknowledging that she has the ability to be the "life of the party" but admits that it isn't as glamorous as it may seem. She feels as though people only care about her when she's in trouble or acting crazy, and her worth is only validated when it's written down. This pressure to constantly perform takes a toll on her mental health, as she begins to feel as though she's being watched and judged.

The chorus repeats the idea that she could be the life of the party if she wanted to, but it's not what it seems. She feels trapped by the attention and scrutiny and wants to break free from it. She recognizes that people only like her when she's putting on a show, but she's tired of playing that role. Throughout the song, she hints at a desire for genuine connections and a need for support, but she ultimately realizes that she needs to let go of those who aren't there for her.

Overall, "Life of the Party" speaks to the pressure to constantly perform and the toll it can take on one's mental health. It also touches on the loneliness and isolation that can come with being the center of attention.

Line by Line Meaning

I could be the life of the party
I have the potential to be the center of attention at social gatherings

But trust me it's not so exciting
However, the reality of constantly being in the spotlight is not as enjoyable as it may seem

Staring, oh I think that they found me
People are watching me and I am aware of their attention

Ain't real if I ain't got it in writing
But unless I have solid proof of the things happening, it doesn't feel real to me

You like me better when I get in trouble
You seem to enjoy my company and personality more when I am rebellious or breaking the rules

You're craving the taste
You have a desire to be associated with my daring behavior and lifestyle

You like me wavy, a little bit crazy
You find my unpredictable and erratic nature appealing

Seeing me fade
You want to witness me reaching a point of self-destruction where I am no longer able to maintain my image

Dance on the table when I'm unstable
You enjoy watching me act recklessly and chaotically even when it is clear that I am not mentally or emotionally stable

They're screaming my name
The people around me are cheering and calling out my name, feeding into my desire for attention

I could get down & get the applause
I am capable of performing and entertaining others in a way that earns me recognition and admiration

It's my hallway of fame
This lifestyle of constantly seeking attention and approval has become my own personal version of fame and success

Out of your league
I am on a different level than you and your level of understanding is not at par with mine

All eyes on me
I am the main focus of attention in this particular situation

If I please
Whether or not the people around me are happy or satisfied depends solely on my actions

Got here too soon
I have reached a point of success and attention earlier than expected

I've been here for a while
But at the same time, I have been pursuing this lifestyle for quite some time now

And it don't make me smile
However, despite the external validation, I am not truly happy with this way of living

And it's not like you're tryin'
And I cannot blame others for this, because they are not really doing anything to contribute to the situation

That's just the truth
This is just the reality that I am facing

And I'm over the hype
I am tired and bored of the constant attention and validation-seeking

Cause my time's got a price
I need to be more selective with what I choose to do, because time is a valuable and limited resource

So I leave you behind
Therefore, I must leave behind those who do not contribute positively or add value to my life

I'm under pressure
I am currently facing a lot of stress and expectations from myself and others

I'm falling now I'm floating
I am experiencing a sense of detachment from reality and losing touch with my surroundings

Away ay ay ay
This detachment is causing me to feel isolated and removed from society

I'm overdosing
I have consumed too much of the attention and validation-seeking behavior, and it is now having negative effects on my mental and emotional health

I needed your devotion
I had hoped that someone or something would anchor me and offer a sense of stability in the midst of the chaos

I think you're just taking up
But I realize now that this was not the case, and that the people around me were only using me for their own benefit

Space ace ace ace
In fact, I feel like these people are now standing in the way of my personal growth and success

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Annalise Azadian

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