Celebrity Skin
Glee Cast Lyrics


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Oh make me over
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

Overall Meaning

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.




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@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..

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@sebastienguillet4292

Am I the only one who actually love this scene ? 😂

@joshwhyatt5540

Nope I do too

@thescarletwarlock9941

I looooove it

@elliotmelton6751

So good!

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