Fame
Irene Cara Lyrics


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Baby, look at me
And tell me what you see
You ain't seen the best of me yet
Give me time
I'll make you forget the rest

I got more in me
And you can set it free
I can catch the moon in my hand
Don't you know who I am

Remember my name, fame
I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna learn how to fly, high

I feel it comin' together
People will see me and cry, fame
I'm gonna make it to heaven
Light up the sky like a flame, fame
I'm gonna live forever
Baby, remember my name
Remember, remember, remember, remember
Remember, remember, remember, remember

Baby, hold me tight
'Cause you can make it right
You can shoot me straight to the top
Give me love and take all I got to give

Baby, I'll be tough
Too much is not enough, no
I can ride your heart 'till it breaks
Ooh, I got what it takes

Fame
I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna learn how to fly, high
I feel it comin' together
People will see me and cry, fame

I'm gonna make it to heaven
Light up the sky like a flame, fame
I'm gonna live forever
Baby, remember my name
Remember, remember, remember, remember
Remember, remember, remember

Fame
I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna learn how to fly, high

I feel it comin' together
People will see me and cry, fame
I'm gonna make it to heaven
Light up the sky like a flame, fame
I'm gonna live forever
Baby, remember my name
Remember, remember, remember, remember
Remember, remember, remember, remember (remember my name)

Fame
I'm gonna live forever (fame)
I'm gonna learn how to fly, high

I feel it comin' together (fame)
People will see me and cry, fame
I'm gonna make it to heaven (fame)
Light up the sky like a flame, fame
I'm gonna live forever (fame)
Baby, remember my name

Fame
I'm gonna live forever (fame)
I'm gonna learn how to fly, high




I feel it comin' together (fame)
People will see me and cry, fame

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Irene Cara's song "Fame" express the ultimate goal of every aspiring artist or performer - to achieve fame and be remembered forever. In the song, Cara urges the listener to look at her and see that she has not yet shown her best. She promises to become unforgettable and assures that nothing is impossible - she can even catch the moon in her hand. Then the chorus comes in with its indelible hook - "Fame, I'm gonna live forever, I'm gonna learn how to fly, high." Cara sings the chorus several times, and each repetition increases in energy and fervor until the last one, where she belts out each line with exuberance as if to emphasize that this is her ultimate goal.


The second verse of the song adds another layer to the message. Cara pleads with someone to hold her tight and give her the love and support to make it to the top. She wants someone to push her to the brink and ride her heart's every beat. Then, the chorus comes in again, but this time the addition of the phrase "People will see me and cry, fame" changes everything. Cara not only wants to be remembered, but she wants her fame to affect people on an emotional level, to make them cry. "Fame" is not just about achieving success; it's about making an impact and leaving a lasting impression.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, look at me
I want you to see my potential


And tell me what you see
What do you think of me so far?


You ain't seen the best of me yet
I have so much more to offer


Give me time
Just wait and see


I'll make you forget the rest
My talent will overshadow everyone else's


I got more in me
I am capable of so much more


And you can set it free
You can help me unleash my potential


I can catch the moon in my hand
I can achieve anything


Don't you know who I am
I am someone with incredible talent


Remember my name, fame
I will become famous and my name will be known


I'm gonna live forever
My legacy will endure


I'm gonna learn how to fly, high
I will achieve great things


I feel it comin' together
Everything is falling into place


People will see me and cry, fame
My success will be so great that others will be moved to tears


I'm gonna make it to heaven
I will experience the ultimate success


Light up the sky like a flame, fame
My success will be so bright and impactful


Baby, hold me tight
I need your support and encouragement


'Cause you can make it right
You have the power to help me succeed


You can shoot me straight to the top
You can propel me to success


Give me love and take all I got to give
I will give you everything in return for your support


Baby, I'll be tough
I can handle any challenge that comes my way


Too much is not enough, no
I will always strive for more


I can ride your heart 'till it breaks
I can push you to your limits


Ooh, I got what it takes
I have the talent and drive to succeed


Remember, remember, remember, remember
I want you to always keep me in mind


Fame
My ultimate goal


Remember my name
I want to be unforgettable




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dean Pitchford, Michael Gore

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