Fame
DJ Noize & B.o.B Lyrics

Ham squad on deck
Referring to the group, Ham Squad, being present and ready.

Hey hey do you wanna be famous
Asking if the listener desires fame.

Everywhere you go, people know what your name is
Being recognized and popular.

Everyone you know, tryin' to tell you you changin'
People close to you may see a change in personality due to fame.

They wanna taste that Fame that fame that fame that fame that fame
Others are envious of the fame and want to experience it.

Famous, everybody wanna be famous
Fame is something most people desire.

Most people wanna just taste it
Many only want a small sample of fame.

Other people trynna just sneak in the v.i.p
People will do what it takes to get closer to the celebrities.

And chill with the big faces
Be around the popular individuals of society.

They don't really see them changes, When the fame hits
Others may not see the effects of fame on the individual.

When I'm up on the stage They sing it as soon as I step up they hate it
The audience may have double standards towards the popular individual.

And I'm saying I really ain't With that complaining
The individual is not complaining about fame.

Just look at the picture I'm painting
Consider the overall view of what the individual is experiencing.

Yeah I pay my rent, Vacation then, Take trips all around the equator then
Being able to afford to travel and enjoy luxuries.

Come back to the A hit the stage again, Then I go up in the booth where they caged me in,
Returning to Atlanta to perform and then going to a recording studio.

Feel regular but then I go insane again
Feeling normal at times but sometimes feeling overwhelmed with fame.

If you witnessed the condition that my brain is in You would see me in hell where Satan is
The toll that fame can take on the mind and body is extreme.

All I'm saying to do is to maintain a friend
It is important to have true friends to rely on.

Cause everybody tryna get paid from me But fuck it This is the entertainment biz
People will take advantage of the famous to gain wealth in the entertainment industry.

So let the games begin I mean let the flames begin But hey I'm just trained to this
Playing on the words and acknowledging fame as a game, but still used to it.

A lot of everybody didn't get paid from this I'm famous
Many people involved in the entertainment industry do not make as much money as the top individuals, such as the artist, who is now famous.

Popular, everybody wanna be popular
Popularity is a desired trait for most people.

Lil' kids just be watchin' us through binoculars And then they go to school and copy us
Children look up to celebrities and try to emulate their behavior.

But how can y'all not see it's obvious Cause cops just be plottin' on us And paparazzi be spottin' us
The negative aspects of fame, such as the police and paparazzi, are a constant.

Cause everybody just wanna be on M-T-V or B-E-T or Maybe season M-V-P or maybe even just bumpin' the queen
Aim to be on music and entertainment stations, win major athletic accolades, or just bump Beyoncé's music.

But everybody can't be a G O to the D And everybody can't be O to the B
Not everyone can reach the highest level of fame and popularity, referring to Snoop Dogg and B.o.B respectively.

But I don't know maybe this is just how it's supposed to be
Not sure if it is fate or not that causes some to be famous while others are not.

But this is what'll happen to y'all You can go crazy and beat up trucks The tabloids sayin' that you're hooked on drugs You cuttin' up your face and then sew it back up
The negative effects of fame can lead to strange behavior and unfavorable media attention.

But look its plain to see, Ain't nothin' in this games gon' be changin' me I'm a always be O to the B, me me me
The individual will not let fame change them and will hold onto their identity.

Everywhere you go they just wanna be stars, Everyone you know wanna drive a fancy car, Everyone you know want you to buy up the bar, They wanna taste that fame fame fame fame
People have a desire to be famous and wealthy and want to live the extravagant lifestyle.

Hey hey do you wanna be famous Everywhere you go, people know what your name is Everyone you know, tryin' to tell you you changin' They wanna taste that Fame fame fame fame fame
Reiterating the desire for fame and the pressure and changes it can bring.

Ham squad on deck
Ending the song with a reminder of the group, Ham Squad, being present and ready.