In the mid-1990's, magician Criss Angel asked industrial musician Klay Scot… Read Full Bio ↴In the mid-1990's, magician Criss Angel asked industrial musician Klay Scott (of Circle of Dust fame) to incorporate a soundtrack for his 'World of Illusion' theatrical stage shows. At the time, Klay put Circle of Dust on hold and formed random music projects such as Brainchild and Argyle Park. With the disbandment of Argyle Park, Klay and Criss both agreed to form an industrial rock band of their own, featuring Dave Sussman (later of Bile) on guitar for the live band. The project was called Angeldust in the early years and for the release of the first soundtrack-album 'Musical Conjurings From World of Illusion', however the project was later rebranded to coincide with two further soundtrack volumes and simply released under the Criss Angel title instead of Angeldust and dubbed the 'System' trilogy.

As Klay and Criss began to write the songs, they began to develop a strong friendship. Both loved to make the same type of music and both had the same cyberpunk visual image that was incorporated heavily into the World of Illusion stage-shows. Angeldust did not last that long as Criss went onto to further his solo illusionist career and Klay formed his latest project, Celldweller. Up to this day, even though both men are busy with their own successful projects, Klay still helps Criss Angel make music for his popular Mindfreak television show, most notably the theme song to the show. Accordingly, Klayton can be seen in the Mindfreak music video, playing guitar and keyboards. Select songs from the System trilogy have since been compiled and re-released on the Criss Angel Mindfreak soundtrack.

Copycat
Criss Angel Lyrics

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Cop-copy-cat, cat-cat (x4)

Do you want to be me?
Do you want to be just like me?

-(copycat... x2)-
Cop-copy-cat, cat-cat (x2)

-(copycat... x2)-
Cop-copy-cat, cat-cat (x4)

Do you want to be me?
Do you want to be just like me?
Do ya, do ya, want to be me?
Do ya want to, want to be me?

Cop-Cop, Copycat (x3)
Cop-copy-cat, cat-cat (x4)

Do you want to be me?
Do you want to be just like me?

Do ya, do ya, want to be me?
Do ya want to, want to be me?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Criss Angel's song "Copycat" are a reflection on fame and the desire for others to emulate oneself. The repeated chorus of "Cop-copy-cat, cat-cat" sets the tone for the lyrics that follow, as Angel questions whether others want to replicate his image and success. He directly asks "Do you want to be me?" and repeats the question throughout the song. The repetition of this question creates a feeling of uncertainty and doubt in Angel himself, as he grapples with the idea that others may want to copy him.

Line by Line Meaning

Cop-copy-cat, cat-cat
Criss Angel is repeating this phrase to set the theme of the song, which is about someone copying him.

Do you want to be me?
Criss Angel is questioning whether people want to emulate him and follow his lifestyle.

Do you want to be just like me?
He's asking if others aspire to become like him, possibly even imitating his magic tricks.

Cop-Cop, Copycat
Criss Angel is turning the phrase into a call-and-response format, emphasizing the notion of imitation being repeated.

Do ya, do ya, want to be me?
Continuing his earlier questioning, Criss Angel repeats himself to drive home the point of someone wanting to be him.

Do ya want to, want to be me?
He's again asking whether someone wants to be like him in every way, perhaps even adopting his tastes, interests, and mannerisms.

Contributed by Brody R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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