FAMOUS
DUEL/AKON Lyrics
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This is Robert M and Matheo
Akon and my sister Desa and me Tony T
In the place to be
Senegal West Africa to New Zealand (New Zealand)
Blessed to have to give, to make music hit me there (hit me there)
'Cause I never thought I'd come this far
Never thought success would come as quick and nothing in air
Now we made it, we're famous
Can't take it for chasers,
Who want all the places around the world
We made it, we're famous
Can't take it for chasers around the world
Around the world
You know it means nothing in the long road (long, long road)
You heard that the stories we were told (stories, yeah)
You know that I made it now
Got the whole world screamin' wow
(You know that I made it now
Got the whole world screamin' wow
Now we made it, we're famous
Can't take it for chasers,
Who want all the places around the world
We made it, we're famous
Can't take it for chasers around the world
Around the world
Not alone I'm sitting here thinking it's harder when you came from the hood
Now I have to do is pull my mind into it and realize it was all good
It was all good,
Suppose that would held me down and believe I was turning back
I have to keep on moving, and keep on grooving
I ain't turn this key when it drives
Yeah it is time, we must let it go
Just keep moving on, hey yo
Hey yo oh oh oh, hey yo oh oh oh
Now we made it, we're famous
Can't take it for chasers,
Who want all the places around the world
We made it, we're famous
Can't take it for chasers around the world
Around the world
The song Famous by DUEL/AKON is an uplifting and motivational song that celebrates success from humble beginnings. The lyrics describe the journey of the artists from Senegal, West Africa, to New Zealand and their experience of achieving fame through their music. The tone of the song is confident and celebratory as the artists acknowledge the hard work and dedication that got them to where they are.
The lyrics convey a sense of accomplishment and gratitude, as the artists reflect on their journey from imagining fancy cars to actually being able to afford them. The chorus emphasizes the importance of staying grounded despite the success, as they can’t take it for chasers who want all the places around the world. The final verse acknowledges the challenges of coming from a disadvantaged background and the need to overcome obstacles in order to succeed.
Overall, the song Famous is an inspiring ode to the power of hard work, determination, and self-belief in achieving success. It celebrates the artists’ personal journey while also speaking to a universal experience of overcoming adversity and achieving one’s dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey yo
Greetings, hello
This is Robert M and Matheo
Introducing two individuals
Akon and my sister Desa and me Tony T
Introducing three individuals
In the place to be
We are present and ready
Senegal West Africa to New Zealand (New Zealand)
Referring to the two places
Blessed to have to give, to make music hit me there (hit me there)
Grateful to have the ability to make music that resonates with people
'Cause I never thought I'd come this far
Expressing surprise at the level of success achieved
When imagining fancy car
Reflecting on past aspirations
Never thought success would come as quick and nothing in air
Did not anticipate achieving success as fast as it happened
Now we made it, we're famous
Realized the level of success and fame achieved
Can't take it for chasers,
Cannot be pursued solely for the sake of fame
Who want all the places around the world
Referring to those solely chasing fame and success
You know it means nothing in the long road (long, long road)
Success and fame are not the ultimate goal in life, it's a long journey
You heard that the stories we were told (stories, yeah)
Referring to advice or rumors heard about achieving success
You know that I made it now
Acknowledging the achievement of success
Got the whole world screamin' wow
Acknowledging the attention and recognition received
Not alone I'm sitting here thinking it's harder when you came from the hood
Reflecting on challenges faced while growing up in a difficult environment
Now I have to do is pull my mind into it and realize it was all good
Overcoming past struggles and realizing positive outcomes
Suppose that would held me down and believe I was turning back
Reflecting on the possibility of being held back by past struggles
I have to keep on moving, and keep on grooving
Motivating oneself to continue pushing forward
I ain't turn this key when it drives
Refusing to let external factors affect personal drive
Yeah it is time, we must let it go
Acknowledging the need to move on
Just keep moving on, hey yo
Encouragement to keep pushing forward
Now we made it, we're famous
Realized the level of success and fame achieved
Can't take it for chasers,
Cannot be pursued solely for the sake of fame
Who want all the places around the world
Referring to those solely chasing fame and success
Around the world
Referring to global recognition
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Robert Maczynski, Mateusz Schmidt
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