Center of the Universe
Ashton Allen Lyrics
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Waiting for life to unfold
It could have been an hour
Cause I stood there til the water got cold
So why don't you come on over
So you can treat me like gold
But now please don't get me wrong, honey
It just doesn't seem right
And I'm all alone tonight
You say that I'm not very sympathetic, you do
Well that's all fine and dandy if everything was revolved around you
So I think you're better suited just making my wishes come true
Cause you don't want to lose what you've got, honey
Please don't get uptight
When the center of the universe
Is here with you tonight
Every day and evening I'm the star of the show
So if you're considering leaving, baby there's something I think you should know
You could be there with me, following me as I go
But you'll have to wait back there, sugar. I'm not impolite
I'm just the center of the universe and the stage is mine tonight.
The lyrics of Ashton Allen's "Center Of The Universe" revolve around the singer's arrogance and solipsism, as he sees himself as the center of everything and expects everyone to cater to his every whim. He starts the song by standing in the shower and waiting for life to unfold, reflecting on his own importance and how others should treat him. However, he admits that he's lonely and wishes someone would come over and treat him like gold. Nonetheless, he insists that he's not wrong for thinking highly of himself, because he is, in fact, the center of the universe.
The chorus emphasizes this point and highlights the irony of the situation - despite his grandiosity, he's all alone at night. The second verse addresses an apparent conflict between him and someone else, who accuses him of being unsympathetic. He retorts by saying that the other person's perspective is flawed, as he is, indeed, the most important thing in the world. He suggests that the other person should focus on fulfilling his wishes instead of challenging his ego. The final verse drives this point home, as he declares that he's always the star of the show, and anyone who wants to be with him needs to accept that fact.
Overall, the song is a commentary on narcissistic tendencies and the pitfalls of self-centeredness. While the singer may perceive himself as the center of everything, he's actually pushing people away and preventing himself from forming genuine connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I stood in the shower
I was standing in the shower, waiting for something to happen
Waiting for life to unfold
I was waiting for my life to progress and move forward
It could have been an hour
I was waiting for so long it might have been a whole hour
Cause I stood there til the water got cold
I was standing there so long that the hot water turned cold
So why don't you come on over
I'm inviting someone to come to me
So you can treat me like gold
I want to be treated with great care and respect
But now please don't get me wrong, honey
I don't want to be misunderstood
It just doesn't seem right
This situation doesn't feel quite right
Cause I'm the center of the universe
I feel like I am the most important person in the world
And I'm all alone tonight
Despite feeling that way, I am actually alone
You say that I'm not very sympathetic, you do
You have mentioned that I am not empathetic
Well that's all fine and dandy if everything was revolved around you
However, that would only be acceptable if you were the most important person in the world
So I think you're better suited just making my wishes come true
I believe that your best option is to make me happy
Cause you don't want to lose what you've got, honey
I'm warning you not to take me for granted and risk losing me
Please don't get uptight
Please don't get upset or stressed out
When the center of the universe
Since I am so important
Is here with you tonight
I am with you tonight
Every day and evening I'm the star of the show
I feel like the main attraction at all times
So if you're considering leaving, baby there's something I think you should know
If you are thinking about leaving me, I want to tell you something important
You could be there with me, following me as I go
You could be with me and support me on my journey
But you'll have to wait back there, sugar. I'm not impolite
However, you will have to wait your turn because I am not being rude
I'm just the center of the universe and the stage is mine tonight.
I am the most important person here tonight and everything should revolve around me
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