rockstar
Danny Pink Lyrics


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I guess I just lost my husband,
I don't know where he went,
So I'm gonna drink my money,
I'm not gonna pay his rent (nope),
I got a brand new attitude and
I'm gonna wear it tonight,
I wanna get in trouble,
I wanna start a fight,

Na na na na na na na I wanna start a fight,
Na na na na na na na I wanna start a fight.

So, so what
I'm still a rock star,
I got my rock moves,
And I don't need you,
And guess what,
I'm having more fun,
And now that we're done,
I'm gonna show you tonight,
I'm alright,
I'm just fine,
And you're a tool,
So, so what,
I am a rock star,
I got my rock moves,
And I don't want you tonight.

(Uh check my flow, aw)

The waiter just took my table,
And gave it to Jessica Simps (shit!),
I guess I'll go sit with drum boy,
At least he'll know how to hit,
What if this song's on the radio,
Then somebody's gonna die,
I'm gonna get in trouble,
My ex will start a fight,

Na na na na na na na he's gonna start a fight,
Na na na na na na na we're all gonna get in a fight!

You weren't there,
You never were,
You want it all,
But that's not fair,
I gave you life,
I gave my all,
You weren't there,
You let me fall.

No, no, no, no
I don't want you tonight,
You weren't there,
I'm gonna show you tonight,
I'm alright,
I'm just fine,
And you're a tool,
So, so what,
I am a rock star,
I got my rock moves,
And I don't want you tonight!





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Overall Meaning

The song "Rockstar" by Danny Pink is about a woman who has just lost her husband and has decided to let loose and have fun. She is not going to pay his rent and instead, she is going to drink her money. The lyrics convey a newfound confidence and a desire for rebellion. The woman wants to start a fight and get in trouble, which could be interpreted as a cry for attention after being left alone.


The chorus of the song is especially powerful as it conveys the message that the woman is a rockstar and doesn't need her ex-husband. Throughout the song, there is a sense of liberation and independence as the woman asserts herself and doesn't allow her ex to dictate her life anymore. The lyrics are catchy and memorable, and the song provides an anthem for anyone who has been left behind and wants to feel empowered.


Overall, "Rockstar" is an upbeat and fun track that celebrates self-confidence and independence, while also acknowledging the pain of being abandoned by a loved one.


Line by Line Meaning

I guess I just lost my husband,
I don't know where he went, and now I am feeling lost and alone.


So I'm gonna drink my money,
I am going to drown my sorrows in alcohol.


I'm not gonna pay his rent (nope),
I am not going to financially support someone who has left me.


I got a brand new attitude and I'm gonna wear it tonight,
I have decided to change my outlook and approach to life, and I am ready to flaunt it.


I wanna get in trouble, I wanna start a fight,
I am feeling rebellious and want to provoke conflict or confrontation.


Na na na na na na na I wanna start a fight,
I am so committed to starting a fight that I am singing about it.


So, so what, I'm still a rock star,
I still have my confidence and identity as a strong, independent person.


I got my rock moves, And I don't need you,
I have my own unique set of skills and talents, and I am not dependent on anyone else for validation.


And guess what, I'm having more fun,
I am enjoying myself and my newfound freedom more than ever before.


And now that we're done, I'm gonna show you tonight,
Now that our relationship is over, I am going to prove to you that I am still strong and capable on my own.


I'm alright, I'm just fine,
Despite everything, I am doing well.


And you're a tool,
You are a negative presence in my life and have caused me pain and distress.


So, so what, I am a rock star,
I am still maintaining my identity as a successful and self-sufficient person.


I got my rock moves,
I have my own unique set of skills and talents.


And I don't want you tonight.
I have moved on and am not interested in being with you anymore.


(Uh check my flow, aw)
I am confident and feel good about myself while singing this.


The waiter just took my table, And gave it to Jessica Simps (shit!)
Someone else has taken away what is mine, and I am frustrated and angry.


I guess I'll go sit with drum boy, At least he'll know how to hit,
I will go find someone else to talk to or spend time with, even if they might be rough or unconventional.


What if this song's on the radio, Then somebody's gonna die,
I am singing and expressing opinions that some may find offensive, and I am anticipating backlash or conflict as a result.


Na na na na na na na he's gonna start a fight,
I am anticipating that my ex will take issue with my actions or words and respond with aggression.


Na na na na na na na we're all gonna get in a fight!
I am predicting that my actions will lead to a broader conflict or confrontation.


You weren't there, You never were,
I feel abandoned by you and like you were never really present or committed to our relationship.


You want it all, But that's not fair,
Despite contributing nothing to our relationship, you still expected to receive everything from me.


I gave you life, I gave my all,
I was fully invested in our relationship and sacrificed a lot for you.


You weren't there, You let me fall.
In a time when I really needed you, you were absent and left me to fend for myself.


No, no, no, no I don't want you tonight,
I am resolute in my decision to move on and not be with you anymore.


I'm gonna show you tonight,
I am going to demonstrate my independence and strength to you.


And you're a tool, So, so what, I am a rock star,
You have made yourself useless to me and I am proud of my own achievements and identity.


I got my rock moves,
Again, I have my own unique set of skills and talents.


And I don't want you tonight!
One final affirmation of my decision to move on and leave you behind.


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A non-lyrical musical interlude to close out the song.




Writer(s): danny pink, lu chaves

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