Fame
Drop Dead Gorgeous Lyrics
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And the substance will break you.
The addictions a breakthrough.
So search for me in hell.
I could not blame you.
I'll be the one singing a love song.
You had it all in your hands, but you threw it away.
I won't come down.
Red hair, stilettos; she smells like Chanel
And I'm a sucker for nylons.
I thought you'd never go and leave me here alone.
Still freezing in the cold a million miles from home.
Just a tattoo carved in skin it will haunt you.
And the substance will break you.
The addictions a breakthrough.
I hope this murder finds you well
At the end of the rope.
I thought you'd never go and leave me here alone
Still freezing in the cold a million miles from home.
At the of the rope we'll start over again.
At the end of the rope, from the ceiling you'll hang.
At the end of the rope we'll start over again.
A million miles from home.
The lyrics to Drop Dead Gorgeous's song Fame describe the destructive nature of addiction, specifically drug addiction. The opening line "just a tattoo carved in skin, it will haunt you" sets the tone for the song, warning the listener that the decisions they make now could have lasting consequences. The lyrics go on to describe the grip that addiction has on a person, with lines such as "the substance will break you" and "the addiction's a breakthrough". The singer acknowledges that they themselves may be headed down a dangerous path, singing "so search for me in hell, I could not blame you".
The second half of the song takes a more personal turn, with the singer lamenting the loss of someone they cared about who fell victim to addiction. They describe this person with vivid details such as "red hair, stilettos", conveying that they were once someone who had everything going for them. But addiction took hold and the person was lost, leaving the singer "still freezing in the cold a million miles from home". The song ends with a sense of finality, as the singer sings "at the end of the rope from the ceiling you'll hang", implying that this person has met a tragic end.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a tattoo carved in skin, it will haunt you.
A permanent mark on your body that will always be with you and potentially bring back memories or regrets.
And the substance will break you.
Referring to a drug or addiction that will eventually destroy you.
The addiction's a breakthrough.
An addiction can be seen as a way to escape reality or a breakthrough in the mind that causes a change in mindset or behavior that is hard to break.
So search for me in hell.
A reference to the idea that those who indulge in sinful or harmful behaviors will eventually end up in hell.
I could not blame you.
Acknowledging that some people are prone to addictive or self-destructive behaviors and that it's not entirely their fault.
I'll be the one singing a love song.
Despite the negative consequences of addiction, the person will continue to pursue it and still hold onto romantic notions about it.
You had it all in your hands, but you threw it away.
A reminder that people have the power to make choices that can lead to positive or negative outcomes, and that addiction can often be a choice.
Just for the simple taste of the high that you crave.
The allure of addiction often comes down to the temporary pleasure or escape it provides, even if the long-term consequences are severe.
I won't come down.
A declaration that the person is willing to continue indulging in addiction even if it causes harm to themselves or others.
Red hair, stilettos; she smells like Chanel.
Describing a woman who exudes power, confidence, and sensuality.
And I'm a sucker for nylons.
Nylons are a symbol of femininity and sexuality, and the person is attracted to this woman even if it may be to their detriment.
I thought you'd never go and leave me here alone.
A fear of abandonment or rejection by someone the person is deeply attached to.
Still freezing in the cold a million miles from home.
Feeling lonely, lost, and disconnected from one's roots or sense of belonging.
I hope this murder finds you well at the end of the rope.
A metaphorical desire to witness the demise of someone who has caused harm or pain to the person.
At the end of the rope we'll start over again. At the end of the rope, from the ceiling, you'll hang. At the end of the rope, we'll start over again. A million miles from home.
A repeated refrain that suggests the person is willing to start over again despite the destructive behavior they have indulged in, and that they may be far from their true selves and origins.
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