MIK IRELAND - Lead Vocals
PINTO - Guitar
BRIAN BRESETT - Guitar/Back-up Vocals
GREG LAIKIN - Bass/Back-up Vocals
DAVE TROUTMAN - Drums
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Crystal Pistol Lyrics
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Born Into This
Dirty Little Rock Star
So you be a Dirty Little Rockstar
Blood stained sleeve your Slimane Dior
You live a lie sold your soul for the paper
Ya be a slave be a media whore
Snake skin heal and a cold black charm
Hyenna lurk outside your door
You're passed out on the bathroom floor
Bite your lip
Shake your hip
Taste the whip
You wanna be a Dirty Little Rockstar
I don't see no Dirty Little Rockstar
Chaos breeds under heaven's skyline
Your young hearts are melting only phoenix survive
Stay in the game you sick lil hipster
You get it all, get ahead
"Dirty Little Rockstar" is a song by Crystal Pistol that describes the decadence and corruption surrounding the rock and roll lifestyle. The lyrics tell the story of a character who has sold their soul for fame, fortune, and the adoration of fans. This character is depicted as a "slave" to the media and willing to do anything to maintain their status as a rockstar, including engaging in drug use and harmful behavior.
The chorus of the song tells the listener that they too can be a "Dirty Little Rockstar" if they want to, but the verses paint a bleak picture of the consequences of this lifestyle. The mention of a "cold black charm" and "shootin saphires up a dead man's arm" suggest the use of drugs and the pain that comes with addiction. The character is described as being "passed out on the bathroom floor," indicating the damage that can be done by this lifestyle.
The song suggests that the "hipster" lifestyle is a sham, and that those who pursue it will ultimately be destroyed. The lyrics warn that "chaos breeds under heaven's skyline," and that only the "phoenix" will survive. In this sense, the song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of pursuing fame and fortune at any cost.
Line by Line Meaning
So you be a Dirty Little Rockstar
You aspire to be a rockstar, even if it means being scandalous and uncouth.
Blood stained sleeve your Slimane Dior
Your designer clothes are tainted with blood, symbolizing the dark and disturbing aspects of the rockstar lifestyle.
You live a lie sold your soul for the paper
You are deceiving yourself and others by selling your artistic integrity for money and fame.
Ya be a slave be a media whore
You are willing to do whatever it takes to stay in the public eye and maintain your celebrity status.
Snake skin heal and a cold black charm
Your outward appearance exudes a seductive yet dangerous vibe, similar to the skin of a snake
Shootin saphires up a dead man's arm
You are dangerously dependent on drugs, such as the opioid fentanyl, which is responsible for numerous overdose deaths.
Hyenna lurk outside your door
Enemies and opportunists are waiting to take advantage of your weaknesses, like hyenas waiting to pounce on their prey.
You're passed out on the bathroom floor
You've hit rock bottom from drugs or alcohol, leaving you incapacitated and alone.
Bite your lip
You are filled with a dangerous and rebellious energy, shown in your nervous and tense gestures.
Shake your hip
You are exuding sexual energy and confidence through your movements, enticing and captivating your audience.
Taste the whip
You crave the thrill and excitement of pain and pleasure, seeking out new and dangerous experiences.
You wanna be a Dirty Little Rockstar
You yearn for the dangerous and seductive lifestyle of a rockstar, regardless of the consequences.
I don't see no Dirty Little Rockstar
However, the singer does not see a true rockstar in you, recognizing the dark and falsified nature of your persona.
Chaos breeds under heaven's skyline
The rockstar lifestyle is one of chaos and disorder, created under the watchful eye of a higher power.
Your young hearts are melting only phoenix survive
Only those who can rise from the ashes of self-destruction can survive in the music industry.
Stay in the game you sick lil hipster
To stay in the competitive music industry, you must continue to push boundaries and resist becoming a sellout.
You get it all, get ahead
You must strive to attain everything, even if it means sacrificing your morals and dignity, to achieve success.
Contributed by Christian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.