Entertainer
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What I know of you I've only seen on the T.V.
Heard on the radio
Or read in the news
There's nothing else to see or to hear about in your defense
The verdict's in the word is out we know about you

and you have no voice
You have no choice
You could build yourself a fortress but you can't talk to me
And there's no way it's gonna go away
While the news of your success is right in front of me

make your bed
Lie in it
Don't complain
We're the same
Or are we

you grew up way too fast
And the spotlight was as hot as you
Our interest only fed by you you're bigger than life
Accountability to me is your every sacred privacy
And who you know and where you eat are noted and key

where did you come from are you real?
How did you get this much appeal?
A modern god we follow you
Where do you start and do you end




Are you a part of our pretend
A modern god we follow you

Overall Meaning

In the song "Entertainer" by Limp Bizkit, the lyrics describe the perspective of someone who has only seen the subject of the song through media outlets like television, radio, and news. The persona notes that there isn't anything else to see or hear about the subject that can justify their behavior or choices. The verdict is out, and everyone knows who they are. Despite the media coverage, the subject has no voice and no choice. Whether they build themselves a fortress or not, they can't communicate or connect with the persona. While the news of their success remains in the media, it won't go away. The persona advises the subject to make their bed and lie in it without complaining because they are the same. However, the persona also questions if they are genuinely similar or not.


The persona then mentions how the subject grew up too fast, and they had to handle a considerable spotlight, which increased public interest. The subject is bigger than life, and everyone holds them accountable for every decision they make. Additionally, everything about the subject's private life is considered important, from who they know, where they eat, and what they do. The persona then asks if they are real, where they started, and how they got so much appeal. They describe the subject as a modern god, and everyone follows them. However, the persona also questions if the subject is only part of people's pretend.


Line by Line Meaning

What I know of you I've only seen on the T.V.
I've only ever seen your public image portrayed through the television screen.


Heard on the radio
I've also heard about you through radio broadcasts.


Or read in the news
And I've read articles about you in the news.


There's nothing else to see or to hear about in your defense
I haven't seen or heard any positive or exonerating news about you.


The verdict's in the word is out we know about you
The general public has reached a verdict about you based on what we've seen and heard.


and you have no voice
You are unable to speak for yourself or defend yourself publicly.


You have no choice
You have no option but to accept this public image, even if it's not accurate.


You could build yourself a fortress but you can't talk to me
You could try to isolate yourself from public scrutiny, but I wouldn't be able to hear your side of the story.


And there's no way it's gonna go away
This public image and scrutiny is not something that will simply disappear with time.


While the news of your success is right in front of me
In contrast, all the news about your professional success is highly accessible and present in the media.


make your bed
You have to accept the consequences of your actions and choices.


Lie in it
You have to live with the results of your choices, even if they're not favorable.


Don't complain
You shouldn't complain or make excuses for your behavior or public image.


We're the same
We're all human and make mistakes.


Or are we
But maybe there's something different or unique about your situation.


you grew up way too fast
You had to mature and enter the public eye at an early age.


And the spotlight was as hot as you
The media's attention and scrutiny was just as intense as your fame.


Our interest only fed by you you're bigger than life
Your celebrity status has only fueled the public's interest and image of you as larger-than-life.


Accountability to me is your every sacred privacy
As a public figure, every aspect of your life is considered public and accountable.


And who you know and where you eat are noted and key
Even your personal relationships and where you eat are scrutinized and considered important information.


where did you come from are you real?
Some may question the authenticity of your fame and public image, wondering where it all came from.


How did you get this much appeal?
Others may wonder what made you so appealing and interesting to the public eye.


A modern god we follow you
Your public image and status as a celebrity has elevated you to god-like status in the eyes of some.


Where do you start and do you end
Some may wonder where your public image ends and your true self begins.


Are you a part of our pretend
They may also question if your public image is just a facade and if we're all just pretending.


A modern god we follow you
This line reemphasizes your elevated status as a celebrity in the eyes of some.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Joel

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