Celebrity Skin
Glee Cast Lyrics
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I'm all I wanna be
A walking study
In Demonology
Hey, so glad you could make it
Yeah, now you've really made it
Hey, so glad you can 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've 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
Oh Cinderella, they aren't sluts like you
Beautiful garbage, beautiful dresses
Can you stand up or will you just fall down?
You better watch out
Oh what you wish for
It better be worth it
So much to die for
Hey, so glad you could make it
Yeah, now you've 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
(Hooker, waitress)
Model, actress
(Oh just go nameless)
Honeysuckle
She's full of poison
She obliterated everything she kissed
Now she's fading somewhere in Hollywood
I'm 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 song "Celebrity Skin" by Glee Cast is a commentary on the loss of identity and authenticity in the entertainment industry. The opening lines "Oh make me over, I'm all I wanna be, a walking study in Demonology" speak to the desire to be transformed into something new, often at the cost of one's identity. The line "My name is never was, my name's forgotten" is a nod to the disposable nature of celebrity in the 21st century. The chorus repeats the sentiment: "Hey, so glad you could make it, yeah now you've really made it, hey there's only us left now." This speaks to the competition and envy that permeates the industry.
The second verse describes the pressure to maintain a certain image: "When I wake up (in my makeup), it's too early for that dress, wilted and faded (somewhere in Hollywood)." The line "no second billing 'cause you're a star now" highlights the sense of entitlement that often comes with fame. There is also a critique of the double standards placed on women in the industry, with the line "Oh Cinderella, they aren't sluts like you."
Overall, "Celebrity Skin" is a biting critique of the entertainment industry and celebrity culture. It highlights the ways in which fame comes at a cost - of identity, self-worth, and authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh make me over
I'm all I wanna be
A walking study
In Demonology
I want to be transformed into something else, something that I am not. I want to be a specimen for the study of demons.
Hey, so glad you could make it
Yeah, now you've really made it
Hey, so glad you can make it now
I am pleased that you have arrived, now that you have achieved success. I am happy you arrived at this point in time.
Oh look at my face
My name is might have been
My name is never was
My name's forgotten
My face tells a story of what might have been, what could have been. My title is nonexistent and forgotten.
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
I wake up with makeup spilling down my face, my dress is no longer worthy of adorning my body anymore. I am grateful that I came here with someone who's willing to exploit others for their own benefit.
No second billing cause you're a star now
Oh Cinderella, they aren't sluts like you
You're a big shot now, you won't play second fiddle to anyone else. But you're nothing like Cinderella, unlike real royalty.
Beautiful garbage, beautiful dresses
Can you stand up or will you just fall down?
The things we cling to and find value in are really just rubbish, and the beautiful garments we wear may not support our weight.
You better watch out
Oh what you wish for
It better be worth it
So much to die for
Be careful what you wish for, for it must be of great worth to risk everything for it.
When I wake up (in my makeup)
Have you ever felt (so used up as this?)
Have you ever woken up with your makeup smudged and feeling so worthless that you were used up like a disposable napkin?
It's all so sugarless
(Hooker, waitress)
Model, actress
(Oh just go nameless)
Life is not as beautiful as it seems, as evident by the societal stereotypes assigned that ruin our self-esteem. Names or titles are irrelevant in this society.
Honeysuckle
She's full of poison
She obliterated everything she kissed
Now she's fading somewhere in Hollywood
I'm glad I came here with your pound of flesh
She is like the honeysuckle plant: beautiful, but full of venom that kills anything it touches. She left nothing but destruction in her path before becoming just another washed up star in Hollywood. I'm glad I came here with someone who is willing to use others for their own gain.
You want a part of me
Well I'm not selling cheap
No, I'm not selling cheap
You want to benefit from me, but I am not going to let you do it easily. No, there will be a high price to pay to take advantage of me.
Contributed by Adeline V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@savannahmassie3243
why don’t i remember this scene at all
@mollybonsall8022
same-
@sageeva2420
SAME
@telephone2665
same lmao that’s why i looked it up 😭😭
@LiciR
Same. This song just came up in the game Song Pop2. I was so confused cause I’ve seen Glee a few times and I don’t remember this at all lol
@royalpeaches868
Maybe you didn't watch season 4..
@sebastienguillet4292
Am I the only one who actually love this scene ? 😂
@joshwhyatt5540
Nope I do too
@thescarletwarlock9941
I looooove it
@elliotmelton6751
So good!