The Fear
Lily Allen Lyrics

I want to be rich and I want lots of money
The singer desires wealth above all else.

I don't care about clever, I don't care about funny
The singer thinks intelligence and humor are unimportant.

I want loads of clothes and fuckloads of diamonds
The singer wants material possessions, specifically clothing and diamonds.

I heard people die while they are trying to find them
The singer acknowledges that the pursuit of wealth can result in harm or death.

And I'll take my clothes off and it will be shameless
The singer is willing to do anything, even if it is considered shameful, to become famous.

'Cause everyone knows that's how you get famous
The singer believes that taking off one's clothes is a common way to become famous.

I'll look at the sun and I'll look in the mirror
The singer is confident in their path toward success.

I'm on the right track, yeah, I'm on to a winner
The singer believes that they are on the path to victory.

I don't know what's right and what's real anymore
The singer feels uncertain about what is true or correct.

I don't know how I'm meant to feel anymore
The singer is confused about their emotions and how they are supposed to react.

When do you think it will all become clear
The singer wants to know when they will understand their situation better

'Cause I'm being taken over by the fear
The singer is consumed by fear about their future.

Life's about film stars and less about mothers
The singer believes that society places more value on celebrities than on mothers.

It's all about fast cars and cussing each other
The singer thinks that people focus on material possessions and arguments rather than on more important issues.

But it doesn't matter 'cause I'm packing plastic
The singer is content with having fake material possessions.

And that's what makes my life so fuckin' fantastic
The singer believes that the fake possessions give them a fantastic life.

And I am a weapon of massive consumption
The singer acknowledges that they consume a lot of material goods.

And it's not my fault, it's how I'm programmed to function
The singer believes that their desire for material possessions is not their fault, but is a result of societal programming.

Forget about guns and forget ammunition
The singer does not believe that violence is the answer.

'Cause I'm killing them all on my own little mission
The singer is succeeding on their own, without violence.

Now I'm not a saint but I'm not a sinner
The singer does not see themselves as wholly good or bad.

Now everything is cool as long as I'm getting thinner
The singer is satisfied as long as they are losing weight.

I don't know what's right and what's real anymore
The singer is still unsure about what is true or correct.

I don't know how I'm meant to feel anymore
The singer is still confused about their emotions and how they should feel.

When do you think it will all become clear
The singer is still hoping for clarity in the future.

'Cause I'm being taken over by the fear
The fear is still consuming the singer.