In a behind the scenes video for Taco Bell's 2022 Super Bowl commercial titled "The Grande Escape," viewers see the "Kiss Me More" singer record her cover of the 1998 rock hit, with a quick shot of the reworked lyrics that Doja worked on in partnership with Love.
We also get shots of the full production, where the pop rapper is in full makeup and crew in tow escaping clown college to go find what Taco Bell's tagline "Live más" means to them.
"It's no secret I'm a major Taco Bell fan which has made my role with this campaign all the more fun," said Doja Cat, in a statement on her big game day ad. "I've enjoyed every moment of this campaign, especially the ones where we get to break all the rules, and look forward to continuing collaborating with the brand."
- Marcus Jones, Entertainment Weekly
Celebrity Skin
Doja Cat Lyrics
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I'm all I wanna be
A walking fire
You can't get rid of me
Hey, so glad you could make it
Yeah, now you really made it
Hey, so glad you could make it now
Oh, look at my face
My name is "Might-Have-Been"
My name is "Never Was"
My name's forgotten
Hey, so glad you could make it
Yeah, now you really made it
Hey, there's only us left now
When I wake up in my makeup
It's too early for that dress
Wilted and faded somewhere in Hollywood
I'm glad I came here with your pound of flesh
No second billing 'cause you're a star now
Cinderella, they aren't trash like you
Beautiful garbage, beautiful dresses
Can you stand up or will you just fall down?
You better watch out
What you wish for
Better be worth it
So much to die for
Hey, so glad you could make it
Yeah, now you really made it
Hey, there's only us left now
When I wake up in my makeup
Have you ever felt so used up as this?
It's all so sugarless, useless waitress
Model, actress, oh, just go nameless
Honeysuckle, she's full of poison
She obliterated everything she kissed
And now she's fading somewhere in Hollywood
Glad I came here with your pound of flesh
You want a part of me?
Well, I'm not selling cheap
No, I'm not selling cheap
The lyrics to Doja Cat's song "Celebrity Skin" explore themes of identity, the pressures of fame, and the desire for validation. The opening lines, "Oh, make me over, I'm all I wanna be, a walking fire, you can't get rid of me," suggest a longing to transform oneself into something more captivating and undeniable. The singer desires to become an irresistible force, someone who cannot be ignored or easily dismissed.
The lines, "Oh, look at my face, my name is 'Might-Have-Been,' my name is 'Never Was,' my name's forgotten," illustrate a sense of disillusionment and disappointment with their current state. They feel like they have become irrelevant, overshadowed by those who have achieved success and recognition. The repetition of "Hey, so glad you could make it, yeah, now you really made it" emphasizes a sarcastic tone, as if mocking those who have found success while feeling left behind.
"When I wake up in my makeup, have you ever felt so used up as this?" reveals the toll that fame and the constant need for image maintenance can take on an individual. The singer feels drained and exhausted, as if their true self has been overshadowed by the persona they have created. The reference to being a "useless waitress, model, actress, oh, just go nameless" shows a sense of disillusionment with the superficiality of the entertainment industry.
The chorus, "You want a part of me? Well, I'm not selling cheap, no, I'm not selling cheap," reinforces the singer's refusal to compromise their integrity or sell themselves short. They acknowledge that others may desire a piece of their fame, but they are unwilling to devalue themselves for the sake of validation.
Overall, "Celebrity Skin" by Doja Cat explores the complex emotions and pressures that come with fame. It delves into the longing for transformation, the frustration of feeling forgotten, and the refusal to compromise personal values in the pursuit of success.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, make me over
Please transform me into a new and improved version of myself
I'm all I wanna be
I only desire to become the person I envision myself to be
A walking fire
I possess a vibrant and captivating energy
You can't get rid of me
You are unable to rid yourself of my presence and influence
Hey, so glad you could make it
I am genuinely pleased that you were able to attend this event
Yeah, now you really made it
Your presence here signifies your success and accomplishment
Hey, so glad you could make it now
I am particularly delighted that you were able to join us at this moment
Oh, look at my face
Observe my countenance and expressions
My name is 'Might-Have-Been'
I am associated with unrealized possibilities and missed opportunities
My name is 'Never Was'
I am referred to as someone who never achieved what was expected
My name's forgotten
Nobody remembers who I am or what I have achieved
When I wake up in my makeup
Upon awakening, I find myself still adorned with cosmetic enhancements
It's too early for that dress
The hour is too early to don a fashionable outfit
Wilted and faded somewhere in Hollywood
I am metaphorically diminished and obscured within the entertainment industry
I'm glad I came here with your pound of flesh
I am content because I entered this situation with an equitable exchange
No second billing 'cause you're a star now
You are now a prominent figure and not relegated to a secondary role
Cinderella, they aren't trash like you
The individuals referred to as Cinderella are not regarded as inferior or worthless like you
Beautiful garbage, beautiful dresses
Both waste and stunning attire coexist in an aesthetically pleasing manner
Can you stand up or will you just fall down?
Are you capable of enduring challenges or will you succumb to failure?
You better watch out
You should exercise caution
What you wish for
Be mindful of the desires you harbor
Better be worth it
The outcome or rewards should justify the effort or sacrifice
So much to die for
There are numerous things or experiences that are worth sacrificing for
When I wake up in my makeup
Upon awakening, I find myself still adorned with cosmetic enhancements
Have you ever felt so used up as this?
Have you ever experienced such profound exhaustion and feeling of depletion?
It's all so sugarless, useless waitress
Everything feels devoid of satisfaction, like being an insignificant and unappreciated server
Model, actress, oh, just go nameless
Being recognized solely for my physical appearance and performing talents, without needing to be identified by name
Honeysuckle, she's full of poison
The person referred to as honeysuckle possesses deceitful and harmful qualities
She obliterated everything she kissed
She destroyed or ruined anything she came into contact with
And now she's fading somewhere in Hollywood
She is gradually losing prominence and influence within the entertainment industry
Glad I came here with your pound of flesh
I am content because I entered this situation with an equitable exchange
You want a part of me?
Are you desiring a share or involvement in my life or career?
Well, I'm not selling cheap
I refuse to offer myself or my talents at a low cost
No, I'm not selling cheap
I want it to be clear that I am not easily attainable or undervaluing myself
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: William Patrick Corgan, Courtney M. Love, Eric Erlandson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Faith 🐝
This song makes me feel like I’m 16 again, dancing in my room like it’s a 2000s girly chick flick and I love it sm.
Andres
Damn you must be old then
Magic Winx
Me too omg
Faith 🐝
@Andres 💪👵🏼
;)
I am 16
D Plana Da Realist
@Andres old but the song is 90s or early 2000s that makes u sound too young tbh lol.
mbmd_nation
The fact that Doja's voice suit this kind pf genre proves how versatile she is
GOLDEN APPLE
Yess Doja 🍑https://youtu.be/VNtdlLokYB4
MoonshineSazerac
You're getting 'versatile' confused with 'generic'. She can do anything because she doesn't do anything in any unique way. Being 'versatile' isn't a good thing
イマreikinshi
@MoonshineSazerac um? no? its an amazing thing, why should someone limit themselves in one single box when they can do so much more