Guilty Pleasure
Cobra Starship Lyrics


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And I came here to make you dance tonight
I don't care if I'm a guilty pleasure for you

And I don't even know
What kinda fool you're taking me for
So you've got some brand new clothes
You never could afford before
Oh, brother, spare us all
We don't care anymore
We just wanna get down on the floor
You sell yourself to make it
You can dish it, but can you really take it?

You're never gonna get it with nothing
'Cause nothing's what you got in your head
So stop pretending

I came here to make you dance tonight
I don't care if I'm a guilty pleasure for you
Shut up 'cause we won't stop
And we're gettin' down 'til the sun's coming up

I came here to make you dance tonight
I don't care if I'm a guilty pleasure for you
Shut up 'cause we won't stop
And we're gettin' down 'til the sun's coming up

And I don't even read
What the papers gotta say about me
Oh, no, I can't believe
They take it so serious, seriously

I'm so bored, oh, please don't talk anymore
Shut your mouth and get down on the floor

So cynical
Poor baby, I can dish it 'cause I know how to take it

You're never gonna win 'em all
So fuck 'em if they can't take a joke
I'm just playing

I came here to make you dance tonight
I don't care if I'm a guilty pleasure for you
Shut up 'cause we won't stop
And we're gettin' down 'til the sun's coming up

I came here to make you dance tonight
I don't care if I'm a guilty pleasure for you
Shut up 'cause we won't stop
We're gettin' down 'til the sun's coming up

And maybe someday I'll believe
(Maybe someday I'll believe)
That we are all apart of some bigger plan
Tonight I just don't give a damn
(So shut your mouth it's time to dance)
If the world is ending, I'm throwing the party

I came here to make you dance tonight
I don't care if I'm a guilty pleasure for you
Shut up 'cause we won't stop
And we're gettin' down 'til the sun's coming up

I came here to make you dance tonight
I don't care if I'm a guilty pleasure for you
Shut up 'cause we won't stop
And we're gettin' down 'til the sun's coming up

I came here to make you dance tonight
I don't care if I'm a guilty pleasure for you




Shut up 'cause we won't stop
And we're gettin' down 'til the sun's coming up

Overall Meaning

The song "Guilty Pleasure" by Cobra Starship is about a person who is determined to make others dance and enjoy themselves, even if they are considered a guilty pleasure. The lyrics suggest that the singer is not concerned about being judged and is determined to continue making people dance. The song also alludes to the idea that the people who judge are typically boring and unhappy.


The lyrics of the song make a clear reference toward someone who is deemed a guilty pleasure because they are not typically popular or well-liked in society. The singer of the song is determined to make people dance and enjoy themselves regardless of what anyone else thinks about them. The lyrics celebrate people for who they are and their unique traits, as the singer encourages the listener to embrace who they are and not worry about what anyone else thinks.


Furthermore, the song also includes a subtle message about societal norms and expectations. The singer urges people to stop pretending and trying to fit in with societal norms, to instead embrace their true selves and let loose. “Guilty Pleasure” is an upbeat song that encourages the listener to let loose and embrace all of the aspects of themselves and their life.


Line by Line Meaning

And I came here to make you dance tonight
I'm here to bring joy and make you move your body


I don't care if I'm a guilty pleasure for you
I'm aware that some people may secretly enjoy my music and I'm fine with that


And I don't even know What kinda fool you're taking me for
I'm not sure why people like my music, but I'm happy to keep making it


So you've got some brand new clothes You never could afford before
People are using my music to feel good about themselves, even if it's just for something as small as buying new clothes


Oh brother spare us all We don't care anymore We just wanna get down on the floor You sell yourself to make it You can dish it, but can you really take it?
People are tired of hearing artists being cynical and negative, they just want to dance and have fun. And while some artists may act like they don't care about the criticism they get, it can still hurt them


You're never gonna get it with nothing 'Cause nothing's what you got in your head So stop pretending
You won't accomplish anything if you don't have a goal or any kind of idea to work towards, so stop acting like you're something you're not


And I don't even read What the papers gotta say about me Oh, no I can't believe They take it so serious, seriously
I don't pay attention to what the media says about me because it's usually blown out of proportion


I'm so bored, oh, please don't talk anymore Shut your mouth and get down on the floor
I'm tired of people talking about things that don't matter, let's just dance and have a good time


So cynical Poor baby I can dish it 'cause I know how to take it
I'm not affected by people's negativity towards me because I've learned to deal with it and not take it personally


You're never gonna win em all So fuck 'em if they can't take a joke I'm just playing
You're not always going to succeed, so it's important to have a good sense of humor and not take yourself too seriously


And maybe someday I'll believe (Maybe someday I'll believe) That we are all apart of some bigger plan Tonight I just don't give a damn (So shut your mouth it's time to dance) If the world is ending, I'm throwing the party
Maybe someday I'll believe that there's more to life than just dancing and having fun, but for now, that's all that matters. And if the world is going to end, I'm going to go out dancing and enjoying myself


I came here to make you dance tonight I don't care if I'm a guilty pleasure for you Shut up 'cause we won't stop And we're gettin' down 'til the sun's coming up
Once again, I'm here to make you dance and have a good time, regardless of what people may think of my music




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gabe Saporta, Patrick Stump, Patrick Martin Stump

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@xstarsystemsx

It's 2020 and I'm currently on some kind of a weird Cobra kick and all their songs still sound great. They were such a fun band.

@billierichardson6844

Love this song! Honestly wasn't a fan of their other songs, just this one 🤔

@plusk91

If the world is ending...

@olivia_martin

Honestly something about singing this to my cat in lockdown made me feel just a little better 😂

@dylangrayson9190

This literally happens to me annually.

@luisrened1308

2021

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@luvsyafob

I love how Patrick really brings out the managerly-ness in his voice. It's really funny. YAY COBRA STARSHIP!

@arabelllaxo

woah this comment is 15 years old. older than some people watching this

@maddiek181

Patrick Stump produced Viva La Cobra, which explains why his backing vocals are on so many tracks

@kendallmcbrayer5172

dude I was wondering with I kept hearing him

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