Smile For The Paparazzi
Cobra Starship Lyrics
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Keep on money makin',
Gotta save for rainy days.
Take it slow, oh yeah you never know.
Strike while it's hot,
There ain't that much room at the top.
Gotta get to the top.
Party queens
If you wanna be seen,
Take a shit where you sleep,
And smile real wide for the paparazzi everywhere
Hear hear! Now you're famous
But do you know the price you pay?
I hope you that ain't contagious
'cause I ain't gonna live that way.
Thank you, no,
But I don't need to go to that spot
Get these climbers off my jock.
Oh yeah gotta stay away from my jock.
Step the fuck of my jock.
Party queens
If you wanna be seen,
Take a shit where you sleep,
And smile real wide for the paparazzi everywhere
Party queens
If you wanna be seen,
Take a shit where you sleep,
And smile real wide for the paparazzi everywhere
The lyrics to "Smile for the Paparazzi" by Cobra Starship seem to be a commentary on the desire for fame and the lengths people will go to achieve it. The first verse advises caution in pursuing fame and encourages saving for the future. The line "Take back what they've taken if you wanna play it safe" may refer to the sacrifices one must make to become famous, such as their privacy or personal life. The chorus seems to mock those who desperately seek attention from the press, implying that they are willing to do anything to be seen. The line "Take a shit where you sleep" suggests that they are willing to betray those closest to them in order to gain fame.
The second verse warns against becoming famous without considering the consequences. The line "do you know the price you pay?" could refer to the intense scrutiny and criticism that comes with being in the public eye. The song ends with a dismissal of those who are only interested in fame, as if to say "I don't need to be famous to feel validated."
Overall, "Smile for the Paparazzi" seems to be a cynical take on the entertainment industry and those within it who are only interested in furthering their own careers, even if it means leaving behind those who helped them get there.
Line by Line Meaning
Take back what they've taken if you wanna play it safe.
To avoid risk, it's necessary to reclaim what's been lost.
Keep on money makin',
Continuously generate income.
Gotta save for rainy days.
It's important to have savings for future difficult times.
Take it slow, oh yeah you never know.
It's better to take things at a leisurely pace because you don't know what the future holds.
Strike while it's hot,
Make the most of opportunities while they're available.
There ain't that much room at the top.
Success is competitive and there's limited space for everyone to reach the top.
Oh yeah gotta make your way to the top.
It's necessary to work hard to achieve success.
Gotta get to the top.
Success is the ultimate goal.
Party queens
If you wanna be seen,
Take a shit where you sleep,
And smile real wide for the paparazzi everywhere
To gain attention and fame, it's necessary to take risks and put yourself in uncomfortable situations, even if it means sacrificing your privacy.
Hear hear! Now you're famous
But do you know the price you pay?
Becoming famous comes with a cost and you should be aware of it.
I hope you that ain't contagious
'cause I ain't gonna live that way.
I hope your fame doesn't negatively affect me because I don't want to live that lifestyle.
Thank you, no,
But I don't need to go to that spot
I'm not interested in that lifestyle or situation.
Get these climbers off my jock.
I don't want people who are using me for their own gain in my life.
Oh yeah gotta stay away from my jock.
It's necessary to protect yourself from people who are trying to use you.
Step the fuck of my jock.
Leave me alone and stop trying to use me.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PATRICK MARTIN STUMP, GABE SAPORTA
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