His most recent work samples a diverse array of artists and sounds from UK pop singers (Marina & The Diamonds & Eliza Doolittle) to indie rock staples and upstarts (Death Cab for Cutie). The idiosyncrasy of the music is very fitting as Hoodie Allen is not your typical rapper. A self-described, college educated music nerd, Hoodie Allen embraces his individuality and promotes it as the main message in his hype-machine breakout “You Are Not A Robot” (2010). The future is bright for Hoodie Allen. He plans to continue providing the masses with feel-good music for a long time.
Go buy his new album People Keep Talking on iTunes now.
Fame Is for Assholes
Hoodie Allen Lyrics
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First team bitch
Stop, hoodie time
Bitches bow down, don't even know me
Told me I'm a dog like Odie
And I only fuck with crazy girls
Think I'm home like I'm Brodie
So I don't shop at Alexander McQueen (why?)
I don't even know what that mean
Tryna live life on an everyday scheme
The minute you met me was kind of a wet dream, well
We don't got that in common (common)
These bitches want the Action Bronson (Bronson)
I give a little Magic Johnson
Then she wanna hold my wand like Emma Watson
Oh they mad cause I got flow
And these other rappers cheesy like a nacho
So my pockets getting bigger like Lovato
But you ain't got no fuckin' Hoodie in your Serato?
Talk to me, tell me your name
You want my life, I want the same
You say that it's meant to be, it's meant to be
You ain't no celebrity, so stop
'Cause fame is for assholes
Hold up, stop, came here with a mission
They didn't pick me first like I'm Griffin
But I don't give a fuck
no Luck I got 20/20 vision
I can see like everything he missin'
Got a bad bitch, she my cash cow, she my cash cow
I'mma make a million dollars so I have her pass out
Pass blunts, babe, I can get you Emma Stoned
And I don't ever leave my bed alone
Tryna tell my future like Cleo
Tell me I'm the one, treat the kid like he Neo, damn
Thousand white bitches in the club, that's a kilo
Let me spill this cash like the Rio, Grande
I'm all about the ass and bush
That's why they lookin' at me like I'm Ashton Kush
I'm a bastard, look
I'm a fashion crook
So let me take your clothes off, bang
Talk to me, tell me your name
You want my life, I want the same
You say that it's meant to be, it's meant to be
You ain't no celebrity, so stop
'Cause fame is for assholes
'Cause fame is for assholes
'Cause fame is for assholes
'Cause fame is for assholes
Stop, Chiddy time
I hear girl like "come to the telly"
Hit me on the phone you could run to the celly
Just walked in, why they lookin' at me doe?
Girl you the bomb, could we lay like Frito?
I got my jacket for you if you a tad cold
Swack ho, probably gettin' tail like a tadpole
First time I seen her man she wave like a flagpole
She tryna fuck fame but that shit is for assholes
Yeah, since I heard they finish first
I'mma appetize then I get that pussy for dessert
Clock, clock in you know I always put in work
Tryna find her easy she got designer on her purse
I don't need to know your accolades
I could do that shit in half a day
Act brand new but that's okay
Cause I'm about to get the cat, Anne Hathaway, hey!
Talk to me, tell me your name
You want my life, I want the same
You say that it's meant to be, it's meant to be
You ain't no celebrity, so stop
'Cause fame is for assholes
'Cause fame is for assholes
'Cause fame is for assholes
You say that it's meant to be, it's meant to be
You ain't no celebrity, so stop
'Cause fame is for assholes
The song "Fame Is for Assholes" by Hoodie Allen is a commentary on the pitfalls of fame and the superficial interactions that come along with it. The lyrics discuss the artist's experiences with women who are only interested in him because of his fame and how he has learned to navigate those situations. He uses examples of popular culture, such as the dog Odie from the Garfield comics, Magic Johnson, and Emma Watson, to describe his experiences. He also mentions his love for wild and crazy women, and how that has affected his life. Though he has become more successful and wealthy, he is aware of the phoniness of fame and the negativity that comes with it.
The chorus of "Talk to me, tell me your name / You want my life, I want the same / You say that it's meant to be, it's meant to be / You ain't no celebrity, so stop / 'Cause fame is for assholes" highlights the irony of fame being a desire for many people, but it often leads to shallow and unfulfilling relationships. The song serves as a reminder to Hoodie Allen and his fans that there is more to life than just fame and fortune.
Line by Line Meaning
Bitches bow down, don't even know me
Told me I'm a dog like Odie
And I only fuck with crazy girls
Think I'm home like I'm Brodie
Made her cum trice like Obie, damn
People are fawning over me without even knowing me. Someone compared me to a cartoon dog and I only date women who are a bit wild. I make them orgasm three times and I am proud of it.
So I don't shop at Alexander McQueen (why?)
I don't even know what that mean
Tryna live life on an everyday scheme
The minute you met me was kind of a wet dream, well
I am not into high-end fashion and have no clue what Alexander McQueen is. I am just living my life as normally as possible. You were amazed when you met me and I felt like your dream come true.
Oh they mad cause I got flow
And these other rappers cheesy like a nacho
So my pockets getting bigger like Lovato
But you ain't got no fuckin' Hoodie in your Serato?
People envy my rap skills and compare my competitors to nacho cheese. My fortune is growing like Demi Lovato's. It's evident you don't have any of my music in your DJ equipment.
Hold up, stop, came here with a mission
They didn't pick me first like I'm Griffin
But I don't give a fuck
no Luck I got 20/20 vision
I can see like everything he missin'
Even though I was not initially chosen, I don't care because I have a clear goal in mind. Unlike Robert Griffin III, my last name is not Luck and I have perfect eyesight to see what others might be missing.
I'm all about the ass and bush
That's why they lookin' at me like I'm Ashton Kush
I'm a bastard, look
I'm a fashion crook
So let me take your clothes off, bang
I am only concerned about physical attractiveness and not much else, which is why I am being compared to Ashton Kutcher. I am also not afraid to take what I want, even if it is not mine to take.
Tryna find her easy she got designer on her purse
I don't need to know your accolades
I could do that shit in half a day
Act brand new but that's okay
Cause I'm about to get the cat, Anne Hathaway, hey!
I am trying to find a woman who has money and status, but I don't care about her accomplishments. I could easily achieve what she has done in half a day. Even if she acts like she's too good for me, that doesn't matter because I am still going to sleep with her, just like Anne Hathaway.
You say that it's meant to be, it's meant to be
You ain't no celebrity, so stop
'Cause fame is for assholes
Just because someone says that we are meant to be together doesn't mean anything. You're not famous anyways, so stop trying to chase fame because it's for terrible people.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHIDERA ANAMEGE, STEVEN MARKOWITZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@quadecaX8
Guys, Hoodie and Macklemore have very different styles in there flow, and I like both. They both use good metaphors, and good hooks. However Macklemore's lyrics (excluding Thrift Shop) are more about the message he's sending, where as hoodie is more comedic and uplifting.
@ruben3
hey
@g0tham
Sup quad
@azkeeh3011
what an analysis
@chrismayhem5447
They’re both terrible rappers
@brandorios5989
Hoodies straight
@YaBoyoplo
If you’re reading this comment, you’re a real one.
@antonioblaster3226
Dude please let me out of your basement. I miss my family. I just want to see my mom again. I promise I won’t tell the police
@mikees24
This song is dedicated for all the youtubers and viners out there
@christiandiddscullen3866
lol