Famous
Big Time Rush Lyrics


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Do you want to
Ride in a big limousine
Tell me do you want to
Take a little bite of the fame machine
If you wanna be discovered
And end up on the cover of every star-studded supermarket magazine
You can do it
Stick right to it
It could happen tonight

You wanna be famous (famous)
You wanna be the one who's living the life
You wanna be famous (famous)
You wanna be the one who's taking a free ride

Do you want to
Cut to the front of the line?
Baby, do you need to
See your name in lights just like the Hollywood sign?
Come on, we gotta work harder
Fight the fight together
Take you to the top
We've got the winning team
It's your moment
You can own it
It's the American dream

You wanna be famous (famous)
You wanna be the one who's living the life
You wanna be famous. (famous)
You wanna be the one who's taking a free ride

All day, all night
The camera's on and it never lies
You're under the spotlight
Twenty-four seven til the end of time
Whoa, oh
You wanna be famous (famous)
Whoa, oh
You wanna be famous

You wanna be famous (famous)
You wanna be the one who's living the life
You wanna be famous (famous)
You wanna be the one who's taking a free ride

You wanna be famous

Your song is on the radio
Hot rotation video
Bright lights, fan mail
Paparazzi on your tail
Tour bus, private jet
Thinking big ain't failed you yet
Just one thing you can't forget
Takes more than just wanting it
Aim high, never rest
Put your passion to the test




Give your all, never less
Famous means that you're the best

Overall Meaning

The song "Famous" by Big Time Rush talks about the desire to become a famous celebrity and the path that one must take to achieve it. The band emphasizes the importance of hard work, perseverance, and dedication to realize the American dream of being famous. It encourages individuals to stick to their goals and make an effort in the entertainment industry, where they can eventually cut to the front of the line and see their name in lights.


The song includes the imagery of riding in a big limousine, taking a little bite of the fame machine, and seeing your name in lights like the Hollywood sign. The chorus emphasizes that being famous means living the life and taking a free ride. The verses suggest that being famous takes constant effort, teamwork, and the willingness to put your passion to the test. The bridge, with its repetition of "You wanna be famous," serves almost as a mantra to inspire the listener to chase their dream of stardom.


Overall, "Famous" celebrates the American tradition of making it big in the entertainment industry. It presents fame as a challenging but achievable goal, rather than an elusive dream. The song speaks to the hunger for success that many young people feel, and encourages them to work hard to achieve their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you want to Ride in a big limousine
Do you desire the lavish lifestyle of a celebrity, traveling in style?


Tell me do you want to Take a little bite of the fame machine
Are you interested in gaining fame, even if it's just a taste of it?


If you wanna be discovered And end up on the cover of every star-studded supermarket magazine
If you truly want to be famous, to reach the ultimate heights of stardom, to be in the public eye, and to be adored by all...


You can do it Stick right to it
You have the capability to achieve this goal, so don't give up easily and stick with your plan.


It could happen tonight
Your fame and fortune could be realized any day now, so don't lose hope!


You wanna be famous (famous) You wanna be the one who's living the life
You have an unquenchable desire to be famous, to live like a superstar, and to be the envy of everyone around you.


You wanna be famous (famous) You wanna be the one who's taking a free ride
You want to be able to live the life of a famous person without having to worry about paying for it or otherwise sacrificing too much.


Do you want to Cut to the front of the line?
Do you want to get ahead of others and become an instant celebrity, skipping over the usual way of working your way up?


Baby, do you need to See your name in lights just like the Hollywood sign?
Do you crave the excitement of seeing your name featured in the bright lights of a major city, like those of Hollywood?


Come on, we gotta work harder Fight the fight together Take you to the top We've got the winning team It's your moment You can own it It's the American dream
Together, we can strive towards your dreams and reach the pinnacle of fame, just like the classic American rags-to-riches story.


All day, all night The camera's on and it never lies You're under the spotlight Twenty-four seven til the end of time
Fame comes at a cost - you'll be constantly under the watchful eye of the media, and everything you do will be scrutinised.


Whoa, oh You wanna be famous (famous)
Fame is still at the forefront of your mind, still a major driving force in everything you do.


Your song is on the radio Hot rotation video Bright lights, fan mail Paparazzi on your tail Tour bus, private jet
If you reach the dizzying heights of superstar fame, you'll have your music played across the airwaves, your face on screens across the globe, countless fans sending you messages, and paparazzi following your every move as you travel the world in luxury.


Thinking big ain't failed you yet Just one thing you can't forget Takes more than just wanting it
You've got ambition and you haven't failed yet, but don't forget that true fame is more than just having a desire to be famous - it requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and talent.


Aim high, never rest Put your passion to the test Give your all, never less Famous means that you're the best
To reach the top of the fame game, you must have big goals and keep pushing yourself, never giving in or giving up until you've realised your full potential, your greatest passion being your greatest asset of all.


You wanna be famous
The chorus returns to reiterate that, indeed, you want nothing more than to be famous.




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While everyone was in love with 1D, The Jonas Brothers and 5SOS i was going through my BTR phase and honestly I don't regret it a bit lmao



















Update: I don't hate the other bands btw I actually like some of 1D and am pretty obsessed with 5SOS now lol



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Do you want to ride in a big limousine?
Tell me do you want to take a little bite of the fame machine?
If you wanna be discovered and end up on the
cover of every star-studded supermarket magazine
You can do it
Stick right to it
It could happen tonight

You wanna be famous (famous)
You wanna be the one who's living the life
You wanna be famous (famous)
You wanna be the one who's taking a free ride


Do you want to cut to the front of the line?
Baby, do you need to see your name
in lights just like the Hollywood sign?
Come on, we gotta work harder
Fight the fight together
Take it to the top
We've got the winning team
It's your moment
You can own it
It's the American dream

You wanna be famous (famous)
You wanna be the one who's living the life
You wanna be famous (famous)
You wanna be the one who's taking a free ride

All day, all night the camera's on and it never lies
You're under the spotlight twenty-four seven til the end of time
Whoa, oh
You wanna be famous (famous)
Whoa, oh
You wanna be famous

You wanna be famous (famous)
You wanna be the one who's living the life
You wanna be famous (famous)
You wanna be the one who's taking a free ride
You wanna be famous

Your song is on the radio
Hot rotation video
Bright lights, fan mail
Paparazzi on your tail
Tour bus, private jet
Thinking big ain't failed you yet
Just one thing you can't forget
Takes more than just wanting it
Aim high, never rest
Put your passion to the test
Give your all, never less
Famous means that you're the best



All comments from YouTube:

Just Some Guy without a Mustache

I miss this band so much, wish they were still around to this day. Plus their show was genuinely hilarious.

Dark_Interent

IKR

Blux

Ikr

Paulina Maslow

In case you didn't know, BTR got back together since July and they announced that they're releasing a new single on December 13!

Kellss

I agree ❤️

CuzYes

@Paulina Maslow Really!? :O

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Katerina T

Me when I was 11 years old: "I'll never love anyone just like them"

Me now that I'm 21 years old: "I can't love anyone just like them"

Once a rusher, always a rusher tbh

Salva Tore

For sure ❤

Melanie Díaz

Just what I was thinking about!

Nadiezhda

same

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