ROCKSTAR
Because They Can Lyrics
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Her body weakens my heart's sinking
I look into her eyes, looking for a sign.
I'm sick and tired of how it feels,
To fall again, head over heels
Would you go far, for a wannabe rockstar?
Chorus
A love bomb waiting to explode
I'll take down everything that wants a go (Go, Go)
The summer sun set on what we had left
But girl your fixing us up
I'm sky high with the feeling your mine
But I just gotta know.
Your love is not an action but a thought and attraction
Leave them all behind, if you'd be so kind
It's complicated everything's gone now,
I'm jaded everything's changed somehow
Your good times and dollar signs
Crossed the line
Chorus
Your name was my soundtrack
I'll love you forever but I won't go back
Waiting for nothing, searching for something
I felt the chemicals align, the night that you were mine
Would you go far, for a wanna be rockstar?
Chorus
Stranger to this danger
A love bomb waiting to explode
I'll take down everything that wants a go (Go, Go)
The summer sun set on what we had left
But girl your fixing us up
I'm sky high with the feeling your mine
But I just gotta know.
Waiting for nothing, searching for something
Would you go far, for a wannabe rock star?
The lyrics to Because They Can's song, "Rockstar," describe a complicated and tumultuous love affair between two people. The first verse finds the singer being approached by their lover, who is considering their relationship while their body language betrays them. The singer is tired of feeling the intense emotions that come with falling in love and questions whether their significant other would stick around for someone as unstable as a "wannabe rockstar." In the chorus, the singer describes feeling like a stranger to the danger of their relationship, likening it to a "love bomb waiting to explode." They vow to take down anyone who threatens them but acknowledges that their romance is on borrowed time. The second verse finds the singer questioning their own feelings, saying that their love is "not an action but a thought and attraction." They describe feeling jaded by their partner's extravagant lifestyle and ultimately come to the conclusion that they can never go back to who they were before the relationship.
One interpretation of the song is that it is about being caught up in the fast-paced, high-stakes world of the music industry. The singer envies the lifestyles of famous rockstars and is trying to achieve the same level of success while navigating the rocky terrain of love and relationships. The lyrics touch on themes of insecurity, longing, and the realization that sometimes love isn't enough to make a relationship work. Overall, "Rockstar" is a powerful encapsulation of the highs and lows of both the music industry and the human heart.
Line by Line Meaning
She pulls me over she's been thinking
She stops me and tells me she has been wondering about us.
Her body weakens my heart's sinking
I feel weak because her appearance is affecting me badly.
I look into her eyes, looking for a sign.
I search for any hints of affection in her eyes.
I'm sick and tired of how it feels,
I am exhausted from always experiencing the same disappointment.
To fall again, head over heels
To once again tumble down to the depths of love.
Would you go far, for a wannabe rockstar?
Are you willing to put up with the consequence of being with someone who aims to be a famous musician?
Your love is not an action but a thought and attraction
Your love is only a mental state of contemplation and attraction.
Leave them all behind, if you'd be so kind
Abandon all others and be exclusive if you agree.
It's complicated everything's gone now,
Everything has become complex and unrecognizable now.
I'm jaded everything's changed somehow
I am disillusioned and nothing seems the same.
Your good times and dollar signs
The lavish lifestyle and wealth are a part of you.
Crossed the line
This has become excessive and unacceptable.
Your name was my soundtrack
Your name was always present in my life as if it were music.
I'll love you forever but I won't go back
I will always cherish you, but I won't repeat past mistakes.
Waiting for nothing, searching for something
Looking for aspirations in life that hold meaning.
I felt the chemicals align, the night that you were mine
I felt happiness in my mind and body when I was with you.
Would you go far, for a wannabe rockstar?
Are you willing to put up with the consequence of being with someone who aims to be a famous musician?
Stranger to this danger
I am inexperienced with this level of risk and jeopardy.
A love bomb waiting to explode
An emotional explosion waiting to occur.
I'll take down everything that wants a go (Go, Go)
I will eliminate all competition that may arise.
The summer sun set on what we had left
The memories of what we shared have dimmed and dissipated over time.
But girl your fixing us up
You are intent on fixing our relationship.
I'm sky high with the feeling your mine
I am filled with happiness because I feel that you are mine.
But I just gotta know.
I need to be reassured that your feelings towards me are sincere.
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