Famous
Between You & Me Lyrics


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Cut the rope you count on to hold you up
'Cause no use hanging waiting for a fantasy to come
(I wanna be like, I wanna be like)
Tried your best but clearly it's not enough
And you can't keep going trying to stay afloat to make it home
(I wanna be like, I wanna be like)

And I get that you wished for nothing else
And you hate everyone that makes you doubt yourself
(It goes on and on and on and on)
Get a grip like everybody else
If you dwell, you will fuck your mental health
(It goes on and on and on and on)

I wanna be famous, wanna leave a mark
I just wanna make waves, watch them go far
I wanna be the greatest, where do I start?
I wanna be a name in a Hollywood Star
I wanna be like you
(I wanna be like, I wanna be like)
You, you

(I wanna be like, I wanna be like)

Take your web and go spin it for someone else
'Cause it ain't worth living paying bills to barely make it by
(I wanna be like, I wanna be like)
Yeah you pray for checks and money, but to me that shit means nothing
I'll be waiting for a fantasy to come
(It goes on and on and on and on)

I wanna be famous, wanna leave a mark
I just wanna make waves, watch them go far
I wanna be the greatest, where do I start?
I wanna be a name in a Hollywood Star
I wanna be like you
(I wanna be like, I wanna be like)
You, you

(It goes on and on and on and on)
(It goes on and on and on and on)
(It goes on and on and on and on)
And I get that you wished for nothing else
(It goes on and on and on and on)
Get a grip like everybody else
(It goes on and on and on and on)

I wanna be famous, wanna leave a mark
I just wanna make waves, watch them go far
I wanna be the greatest, where do I start?
I wanna be a name in a Hollywood Star
I wanna be like you
(I wanna be like, I wanna be like)
You, you

And I get that you wished for nothing else




(I wanna be like, I wanna be like)
You, you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Famous" by Between You & Me explore the desire for fame and the pressure to live up to societal expectations. The song speaks to the longing to make a lasting impact and be recognized in a big way. The opening lines, "Cut the rope you count on to hold you up, 'Cause no use hanging waiting for a fantasy to come," suggest that the singer is ready to let go of any false hopes or illusions and take control of their own destiny.


The chorus expresses the desire to be famous and leave a lasting mark. The repetition of "I wanna be like you" emphasizes the admiration and longing for someone who has achieved fame. The verses highlight the struggle and frustration of trying to stay afloat in a world that constantly doubts and challenges one's abilities. The line, "Get a grip like everybody else, If you dwell, you will fuck your mental health," suggests the pressure to conform and not let self-doubt consume one's mental well-being.


The line, "Take your web and go spin it for someone else, 'Cause it ain't worth living paying bills to barely make it by," reflects the idea that pursuing fame just for the sake of financial security or societal validation is not fulfilling. The singer believes that true happiness and fulfillment come from following their dreams and aspirations, even if it means waiting for a fantasy to come true.


Overall, "Famous" conveys the desire to make a significant impact and be recognized in a world obsessed with fame, while also reminding listeners of the importance of staying true to oneself and not letting societal pressures dictate one's worth.


Line by Line Meaning

Cut the rope you count on to hold you up
Let go of the false sense of security that you rely on


'Cause no use hanging waiting for a fantasy to come
There's no point in passively waiting for an unrealistic dream to come true


(I wanna be like, I wanna be like)
Expressing the desire to emulate someone


Tried your best but clearly it's not enough
Even though you put in effort, it's evident that it's insufficient


And you can't keep going trying to stay afloat to make it home
You can't continue struggling to survive just to reach a destination


(I wanna be like, I wanna be like)
Expressing the desire to emulate someone


And I get that you wished for nothing else
I understand that you desired nothing more


And you hate everyone that makes you doubt yourself
You despise anyone who causes you to doubt your own abilities


(It goes on and on and on and on)
This pattern of emotions and situations continues repetitively


Get a grip like everybody else
Gain control of your life like others do


If you dwell, you will fuck your mental health
If you dwell on negative thoughts, it will harm your mental well-being


(It goes on and on and on and on)
This pattern of emotions and situations continues repetitively


I wanna be famous, wanna leave a mark
I aspire to be well-known and make a lasting impact


I just wanna make waves, watch them go far
I simply want to create significant changes and witness their far-reaching effects


I wanna be the greatest, where do I start?
I desire to be the best, but I'm unsure of where to begin


I wanna be a name in a Hollywood Star
I want my name to be recognized in Hollywood


I wanna be like you
I want to be similar to you


(I wanna be like, I wanna be like)
Expressing the desire to emulate someone


Take your web and go spin it for someone else
Leave your deceptive trap and deceive someone else instead


'Cause it ain't worth living paying bills to barely make it by
Living a life where you struggle to make ends meet and barely survive is not worth it


(I wanna be like, I wanna be like)
Expressing the desire to emulate someone


Yeah you pray for checks and money, but to me that shit means nothing
While you prioritize financial stability, I find no value in it


I'll be waiting for a fantasy to come
I will be patiently waiting for an unrealistic dream to materialize


(It goes on and on and on and on)
This pattern of emotions and situations continues repetitively


And I get that you wished for nothing else
I understand that you desired nothing more


Get a grip like everybody else
Gain control of your life like others do


(It goes on and on and on and on)
This pattern of emotions and situations continues repetitively


I wanna be famous, wanna leave a mark
I aspire to be well-known and make a lasting impact


I just wanna make waves, watch them go far
I simply want to create significant changes and witness their far-reaching effects


I wanna be the greatest, where do I start?
I desire to be the best, but I'm unsure of where to begin


I wanna be a name in a Hollywood Star
I want my name to be recognized in Hollywood


I wanna be like you
I want to be similar to you


(I wanna be like, I wanna be like)
Expressing the desire to emulate someone


You, you
Referring to the person being addressed


(It goes on and on and on and on)
This pattern of emotions and situations continues repetitively


(It goes on and on and on and on)
This pattern of emotions and situations continues repetitively


(It goes on and on and on and on)
This pattern of emotions and situations continues repetitively


And I get that you wished for nothing else
I understand that you desired nothing more


(It goes on and on and on and on)
This pattern of emotions and situations continues repetitively


Get a grip like everybody else
Gain control of your life like others do


(It goes on and on and on and on)
This pattern of emotions and situations continues repetitively


I wanna be famous, wanna leave a mark
I aspire to be well-known and make a lasting impact


I just wanna make waves, watch them go far
I simply want to create significant changes and witness their far-reaching effects


I wanna be the greatest, where do I start?
I desire to be the best, but I'm unsure of where to begin


I wanna be a name in a Hollywood Star
I want my name to be recognized in Hollywood


I wanna be like you
I want to be similar to you


(I wanna be like, I wanna be like)
Expressing the desire to emulate someone


You, you
Referring to the person being addressed




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER NISSEN, FABIAN EGGER, HENRIK WOLSING, JARAH GIBSON, JESPER BORGEN, RIA, CHRISTOPHER LUND NISSEN, HENRIK BRYLD WOLSING, JARAH LAFAYETTE GIBSON

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David McGroarty

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Boys of Fall too

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David McGroarty and Trash Boat

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