Famous
Hailaker Lyrics
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Where he could take it
You couldn't contain it
Honestly!
And I'm too tired to try to be gracious
I'm probably blameless
Probably
You sit on the same right hand
And it could stayed like that
This isn't the way I planned
Couldn't you cave? I have
If I can't be what you want
Then I guess
I won't be what you want
And I won't
Say it again
If only I'd died before
I'd probably be famous
But I heard her sigh before
And it was contagious
You sit on the same right hand
And I guess it'll stay like that
This isn't the way I planned
Couldn't you cave? I have
If I can't be what you want
Then I guess
I won't be what you want
And I won't
Say it again
You sit on the same right hand
And I guess it'll stay like that
This isn't the way I planned
Are you afraid? I am
The lyrics of Hailaker's song, "Famous," expresses the regret of missed opportunities and the desire to please someone who has control over the singer's success. The opening lines are directed to a specific person who was given advice on where to go and what to do. The frustration of holding back emotions that should have been expressed is conveyed in the line "You couldn't contain it, honestly!" The internal struggle of trying to be gracious and blameless in a situation that is out of control is also highlighted with the mention of being too tired to try.
The theme of being at the mercy of someone else's decisions is reinforced with the mention of sitting on the same right hand. The singer wants the situation to change but acknowledges that it might stay that way. The singer resolves to stop pretending to be something they are not and accepts that they cannot be what the other person wants. The final lines express both a sense of resignation and a call to action. The singer is afraid, but there is an underlying feeling that they are not alone in that fear.
Overall, "Famous" is a song that understands the difficulty of trying to make it in the music industry and the struggles that come with having to maintain a certain image. It speaks to the desire to make it big but also recognizes the reality of being limited by factors beyond one's control.
Line by Line Meaning
You told that guy
You gave that guy information or advice
Where he could take it
You provided him with guidance or ideas about what direction to go in
You couldn't contain it
You were unable to keep your true feelings or thoughts inside
Honestly!
You are expressing your genuine feelings
And I'm too tired to try to be gracious
You are too exhausted to make an effort to be polite or considerate
I'm probably blameless
You believe that you are not responsible for the situation or issue that is being discussed
Probably
You are uncertain but confident about your assumption or statement
You sit on the same right hand
You and the other person are equally important or influential
And it could stayed like that
Things could have remained the same or unchanged
This isn't the way I planned
The current situation is not what you had envisioned or hoped for
Couldn't you cave? I have
You are asking the other person to compromise or give in, as you have already done
If I can't be what you want
You feel that you cannot meet the other person's expectations or desires
Then I guess
You are expressing resignation or acceptance of the situation
I won't be what you want
You are choosing not to conform to the other person's wishes or demands
And I won't
You are firm in your decision and will not change your mind
Say it again
You do not want to repeat yourself or explain your decision further
If only I'd died before
You express regret or disappointment in your life or choices
I'd probably be famous
You believe that if you had passed away earlier, you might have been more well-known or celebrated
But I heard her sigh before
You have heard someone else's disappointment or disapproval of you or your actions
And it was contagious
The negative emotions or reactions were transferred or spread to you
Are you afraid? I am
You are admitting to feeling fearful or apprehensive, and asking if the other person feels the same way
Writer(s): Edward Tullett, Ali Meredith-lacey, Jemima Sophie Coulter
Contributed by Gavin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pendragonnn
I can never understand why this song is so underrated . It's one of my favorites . So special , so meaningful ... But to be honest , this situation also makes the song more special and personal to me so I'm happily sad and sadly happy .
@Einstellung
It’s massively under rated
@robertoalcalalara2617
Extremely
@danicakes4604
This song needs to be FAMOUS
@gilyngavile-hw1el
Prolly the only one in the Philippines listening to this song ❤
@mjdarby714
One of the most beautiful songs I have heard in a long time.
@diskpart7755
love from Ghana, this song is magic.
@Joesjauhariamrullah
This song is so relate to our recent condition. it reminds me to all medical workers and frontliners all around the world who is sacrifice to battle the the desease. thank you Hailaker for making this song so alive
@isabelecarvalho5413
I'm Brazilian fan, love you guys ❤
@alecgavile3956
Still listening to this song