FAMOUS
Balancing the Different Lyrics
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And watch my 30th birthday pass me by
I know that there is such a thing
As love but I am struggling
To find myself within my lies
I gotta quit thinking Cause I'm too fucking high
I'm living it up this time
So why would I think about
Anyone but me?
To love her is not a crime
And I would never hurt her
So why would I think about
Why she would leave me?
I cannot contain the nine to five when dating(?)
I'm not a very nice guy
babe, I date the scene now things(?)
Just know it's not for me cause
We all want to be famous
Getting high under the hollywood sign
I cannot contain the nine to five when dating(?)
I'm not a very nice guy
babe, I date the scene now things(?)
Just know it's not for me cause
We all want to be famous
Getting high under the hollywood sign
The song "Famous" by Balancing the Different highlights the internal struggle of the singer who is torn between pursuing their dreams of fame and fulfilling their societal obligations of working a nine to five job. The opening lines make it clear that the singer has no interest in leading a conventional life and wasting away their days working a mundane job. However, despite their desire for something more, they find themselves struggling to reconcile their pursuit of fame with the lies they tell themselves.
The chorus of the song seems to be a way for the singer to justify their actions and to convince themselves that it's okay to be selfish and focus solely on their own desires. The lyrics "To love her is not a crime, and I would never hurt her, so why would I think about why she would leave me?" suggest that the singer is in a relationship but is unwilling to let go of their aspirations for fame, even if it means potentially losing the person they're with.
The song further emphasizes the singer's desire for a life outside the norm with the lines "We all want to be famous, getting high under the Hollywood sign." The repeated statement of "we all want to be famous" reflects the societal pressure to achieve a certain level of success and notoriety. The idea of getting high under the Hollywood sign further emphasizes the dreamlike, almost fantastical nature of the pursuit of fame.
Overall, the song "Famous" explores the tension between conforming to societal expectations and following one's own dreams and ambitions, and the sacrifices that come with pursuing fame.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna wake up and work nine to five
I do not want to work a typical office job from 9am to 5pm
And watch my 30th birthday pass me by
I do not want to waste my life working and miss out on important milestones like turning 30
I know that there is such a thing
I am aware that love exists
As love but I am struggling
However, I am currently having difficulty finding love
To find myself within my lies
I am struggling to be honest with myself and find my true identity
I gotta quit thinking Cause I'm too fucking high
I need to stop overthinking things and making decisions while under the influence of drugs
I'm living it up this time
I am currently enjoying myself
Not talking about my future
I am not thinking about my future plans
So why would I think about
Therefore, I do not understand why I should be worried about
Anyone but me?
Anyone else besides myself?
To love her is not a crime
It is not wrong to love someone
And I would never hurt her
I would never intentionally harm her
So why would I think about
Therefore, I do not understand why I should be concerned about
Why she would leave me?
Why she would break up with me?
I cannot contain the nine to five when dating(?)
I struggle to balance a typical work schedule with dating
I'm not a very nice guy
I do not consider myself to be a kind person
babe, I date the scene now things(?)
I am more interested in dating people who are part of the entertainment industry or nightlife scene
Just know it's not for me cause
Just know that this lifestyle is not suitable for me because
We all want to be famous
We all desire fame and recognition
Getting high under the hollywood sign
Partying and using drugs in the famous neighborhood of Hollywood
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.