Limelight
Lovebugs Lyrics


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he got a job in a record store
where he works all day
seems like he does okay
but he's so quiet all the time
when he leaves the shop
he goes straight back home
you know
and when he's there
he puts the limelight on
and he don't care
what else is going on
'cause then he's stella the star

he's got a dress in the warderobe
he puts lipstick on
and high heel shoes
like the girl in the magazine
when he leaves the house
and walks to the bar

and when he's there
he puts the limelight on
and he don't care
what else is going on
'cause then he's stella the star

he shines and shines and shines
until the pain
until the pain is gone
he shines and shines and shines
until the night
until the night is gone

he got a dress in the warderobe
he puts lipstick on
and high heel shoes
like the girl in the video
he wants to be




in the tv show
you know

Overall Meaning

The Lovebugs song "Limelight" is a poignant and insightful exploration of gender expression and the personal struggles of those who do not conform to societal expectations. The lyrics tell the story of a man who works in a record store and keeps to himself during the day, but at night, he transforms into a persona he calls Stella. Stella is the star of the show, and she loves to dress up in high heels and lipstick like the girls in magazines and music videos. She wants to be on stage and in the limelight, where she can shine and be free from the pain of societal expectations.


The song is a powerful commentary on gender norms and identity. It challenges the notion that people must conform to binary gender roles and encourages listeners to embrace their true selves, regardless of societal expectations. The character of Stella is a symbol for anyone who has ever felt like they don't fit in or have to hide a part of themselves from others. Through her, the song conveys a message of hope and empowerment.


Line by Line Meaning

he got a job in a record store
He found employment at a music store.


where he works all day
He spends his entire day at work.


seems like he does okay
He seems content with his job.


but he's so quiet all the time
He is a very reserved and introverted person.


when he leaves the shop
When his workday is over.


he goes straight back home
He doesn't go anywhere else.


you know
Just to emphasize that the previous sentence was true.


and when he's there
When he's at his home.


he puts the limelight on
He imagines himself in the spotlight.


and he don't care
He doesn't worry about


what else is going on
Anything happening around him.


'cause then he's stella the star
Because he feels like a star named Stella.


he's got a dress in the warderobe
He has a dress in his wardrobe.


he puts lipstick on
He applies lipstick to complete his transformation.


and high heel shoes
He wears high heels to complete his look.


like the girl in the magazine
He models his look after a picture of a woman he saw in a magazine.


when he leaves the house
When he goes out in public.


and walks to the bar
He heads to a nearby bar.


he shines and shines and shines
He feels alive and in the spotlight.


until the pain
Until his emotional pain subsides.


until the pain is gone
Until he feels better emotionally.


until the night
Until the night has passed.


until the night is gone
Until he is done being in the spotlight for the night.


he wants to be
He wishes to be.


in the tv show
On a television show.


you know
To emphasize that this is his desire.




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