Better Than Me
Crushead Lyrics

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i was chosen out of thousands yes i won the race
and here i am with my success and with my babyface
i love the girls screaming at me taking me for a god
and i am sure that when i stare at them they will fall to the ground
i am the real chartbreaker even though i'm someone else
for as long as you don't know that, i will ring my bells
this is business as usual, something you know nothing about
so you can shut your mouth and take a seat here in the crowd

and i say

got my hands in my pants and i feel all right
got no stress tell you no lies
here I go again
got my hands in my pants and i feel so free
do you think that there's anyone better than me

i just smile when i have to smile
even though i´m feeling down inside
i think this is how it has to be, how it has to be
i enjoy the spotlight shining on me
i really love myself on the tv screen
is anyone better than me, better than me
feels like a superstar, everyone's with me
i'm the king of the world, i'll make history
is anyone better than me, better than me
i got a microphone, i got the biggest show
nobody calls me on the phone

and i'm not the one, really not the one
that i once used to be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Crushead's song Better Than Me depict the life of an egotistical and self-absorbed celebrity, who revels in the fame and attention he receives from his fans. The first verse highlights how this individual was chosen out of thousands and has achieved success, but also accentuates his vanity by mentioning his babyface and the girls screaming for him. He describes himself as a chartbreaker and claims that he is better than everyone else, although he knows he is someone else. This reveals the facade the character has created to keep up appearances in the entertainment industry.

The chorus reveals the character's complacency with his current state of fame and fortune. He sings about feeling all right and free as he puts his hands in his pants, and questions if there is anyone better than him. Despite feeling unhappy inside, he puts on a smile and enjoys the spotlight and attention he is receiving. The second verse showcases his love for himself on TV and how he believes he is bigger than anyone else. He mentions having a microphone and the biggest show, but also acknowledges that nobody calls him on the phone, which speaks to his isolation despite his success. The final line reveals that he is not the same person he used to be, indicating that the fame and success have changed him.

Overall, the lyrics of Better Than Me provide a commentary on the culture of celebrity and how it can lead to narcissism and a lack of self-awareness.

Line by Line Meaning

i was chosen out of thousands yes i won the race
I stood out among many and emerged victorious

and here i am with my success and with my babyface
I enjoy my success and my youthful looks

i love the girls screaming at me taking me for a god
I love the attention and admiration from female fans

and i am sure that when i stare at them they will fall to the ground
I have confidence in my ability to captivate and mesmerize my fans

i am the real chartbreaker even though i'm someone else
I am successful, even though I may not be my true self

for as long as you don't know that, i will ring my bells
I will continue to bask in my success as long as no one questions my authenticity

this is business as usual, something you know nothing about
I am used to this, it's all part of my routine; you wouldn't understand

so you can shut your mouth and take a seat here in the crowd
I am the star, the center of attention; you are just a spectator

got my hands in my pants and i feel all right
I am comfortable and confident in myself

got no stress tell you no lies
I am not worried nor am I dishonest

here I go again
I am ready to take on the spotlight once again

got my hands in my pants and i feel so free
I am unencumbered and unburdened

do you think that there's anyone better than me
Do you think anyone can compare to my greatness?

i just smile when i have to smile
I put on a happy face even when I don't feel like it

even though i´m feeling down inside
Despite my inner feelings of sadness or low spirits

i think this is how it has to be, how it has to be
I believe that this is the life I am destined for

i enjoy the spotlight shining on me
I love being the center of attention

i really love myself on the tv screen
I enjoy watching myself on TV

is anyone better than me, better than me
Is there anyone who can surpass my greatness and success?

feels like a superstar, everyone's with me
I feel like a celebrity, and everyone is on my side

i'm the king of the world, i'll make history
I believe I am the most powerful and influential person in the world, and I will leave my mark on history

i got a microphone, i got the biggest show
I have all the tools and resources to put on an amazing performance

nobody calls me on the phone
I am so popular and in-demand that no one needs to reach out to me

and i'm not the one, really not the one
Despite my success and fame, I am not my true self

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