Like Me
M.L. Lyrics


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Taime is a rock star
Just like me
Everyone loves him
Just like me
They all think he's punk
Just like me
Smack how he picks it up
So where's your dignity?

Faster, faster, faster

Well Axl is a love god
Just like me
The girls all love him
Just like me
But he's so messed up
Just like me
Doesn't want to give it up
So where's your dignity?

Guns and, guns and, guns and
Guns and, guns and, guns and

Well Vixen are love gods
Just like me
Pretty pretty sex things
Just like me
Dressed up and to pay to play
I couldn't live that way
Hair spray and bustier
Can't fool me

Vixen, Vixen, Vixen
Vixen, Vixen, Vixen

Slash is a love god
I know it's hard to believe
Boys all dig him
But boys are easy to please
You've got the bimbos swinging
Like monkeys in the trees




You've got limos and money
So where's your dignity?

Overall Meaning

In "Like Me," M.L. sings about four rockstars - Taime, Axl, Vixen, and Slash - and their shared experiences that mirror M.L.'s own life as a musician. The lyrics suggest that these rockstars, like M.L., are loved and adored by fans but struggle with personal issues and the pressure to maintain their image as "love gods." Taime, just like M.L., is a rockstar who is loved by everyone and perceived as punk. Axl, another "love god," is equally loved by girls but struggles with personal issues. Vixen, while perceived as a "pretty, pretty sex thing," is dressing up and playing a role to appeal to fans. Finally, Slash, who is considered a "love god" by boys, is surrounded by bimbos and material wealth, but M.L. questions where his dignity is.


The repeated statement, "So where's your dignity?" emphasizes M.L.'s criticisms of the rockstar lifestyle and emphasizes that despite the fame and fortune, their behavior is degrading to themselves as individuals. The repetitive use of the phrase "Faster, faster, faster" and "Guns and, guns and, guns and" may speak to the wild and reckless behavior associated with the rockstar lifestyle.


Overall, "Like Me" offers a critical perspective on the rockstar lifestyle and its many pitfalls, from the pressure to maintain an image to the potential for addictive, reckless behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

Taime is a rock star
I identify with Taime as a fellow rock star


Just like me
I believe that everyone likes me just like they like Taime


Everyone loves him
Taime is very popular and well-liked


They all think he's punk
Many people consider Taime to be a punk musician


Smack how he picks it up
Taime has a unique, captivating style that grabs people's attention


So where's your dignity?
Despite others admiring Taime, I question if being a spectacle for others is a dignified way to live


Well Axl is a love god
Like Taime, I view Axl as a fellow rock star


The girls all love him
Axl has a lot of female fans who adore him


But he's so messed up
However, Axl has personal issues and struggles


Doesn't want to give it up
Despite his issues, Axl is unwilling to give up his rock star lifestyle


Guns and, guns and, guns and
A reference to Axl's band, Guns N' Roses


Well Vixen are love gods
I see the band Vixen as fellow love gods (rock stars)


Pretty pretty sex things
I criticize the way that Vixen markets themselves as sexual objects


Dressed up and to pay to play
Vixen spends a lot of time and money on their image and performances


I couldn't live that way
Personally, I find the idea of performing solely for male pleasure degrading


Hair spray and bustier
A reference to the stereotypical glam rock look that Vixen and other bands of that era often utilized


Can't fool me
I see through the superficial image that Vixen presents


Slash is a love god
I view Slash, another fellow rock star, as a love god


I know it's hard to believe
Despite Slash's popularity, I recognize that some people may not understand why he is so beloved


Boys all dig him
Slash has a lot of male fans who admire him


But boys are easy to please
I suggest that male fans are not discerning and will idolize anyone who fits the image of a rock star


You've got the bimbos swinging
I criticize the way that some female fans behave in the presence of attractive male rock stars like Slash


Like monkeys in the trees
A metaphor for the frenzied, animalistic behavior that some fans display


You've got limos and money
Slash, like many successful rock stars, enjoys the luxuries that come with his fame


So where's your dignity?
Despite his success, I question whether or not such a lifestyle is truly dignified




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Written by: DONITA SPARKS, JENNIFER FINCH

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