ROCKSTAR
MC Lars Lyrics
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Well, I'm glad people like my songs, it's just that I still...
Sleep on people's floors (what)
Lose money on tours (what)
Owe my parents dough (yo)
My tummy's got to go (oh)
CD at HMV (but)
Admit it Bush screwed up (what!)
So Toby Keith, shut up.
Now who's that rock star?
L-A-R-S!
Now who's that rock star?
L-A-R-S!
On your stereo, pumping on your stereo
Everybody here we go with my punk rock mc flow
On your stereo, pumping on your stereo
Everybody here we go, with that - (and yo)
I hate your boyfriend's band (right)
Let's run off to Japan (tight)
My life's a bivouac (what?)
Hip-hip Kerouac (what!)
Punk rock drum and bass (right)
All up in your face (tight)
21 years old (yo!)
Thank God they broke the mold!
I don't breakdance very well, but I thought that you could tell
Crazy props to Melle Mel, hey DMC I'm "Raising Hell"
I hit my mark like William Tell, I'm the kid they can't expel
Tim O'Toole fell down the well, compose my rap beats on a Dell
I don't breakdance very well, but I thought that you could tell
Crazy props to Melle Mel, hey DMC I'm "Raising Hell"
I hit my mark like William Tell, I'm the kid they can't expel
Tim O'Toole fell down the well, compose my rap beats on a Dell dude!
In MC Lars's song "Rockstar," the rapper discusses the dichotomy of being a rock star in terms of fame and recognition versus financial stability and personal struggles. Lars sarcastically responds to the question of how it feels to be a rock star, despite still sleeping on floors and losing money on tours. He also mentions owing his parents money and wanting to improve his physique. Despite having his album sold in HMV, a major record retailer, Lars is still not accepted by all (as evident from being hated on AP), and he criticizes fellow musician Toby Keith for his political views. The chorus repeats the question of who's the rock star and includes Lars's name, highlighting his underdog status as a punk rock rapper.
The verses introduce various themes related to punk rock culture, beat production, and literary references. Lars expresses disdain for his girlfriend's boyfriend's band and suggests running off to Japan, a country that has historically embraced punk rock music. He references the literary figure Jack Kerouac, known for his Beat Generation writing, and mentions his own punk rock drum and bass beats that are in people's faces. Lars also includes nods to the pioneers of hip hop culture, giving respect to Melle Mel and DMC while referencing his own ability to hit his mark like William Tell. He mentions composing his own beats on a Dell computer, a sentiment that likely resonated with many aspiring beat makers at the time.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep on people's floors (what)
I have to stay at people's houses when I'm on tour because I can't afford hotels
Lose money on tours (what)
My music career has put me in debt and I lose money when I go on tour
Owe my parents dough (yo)
I owe my parents money and can't pay them back because of the state of my music career
My tummy's got to go (oh)
I am struggling with my weight and need to lose some pounds
CD at HMV (but)
You can buy a physical copy of my music at this store, but...
They hate me on AP (what?)
My music is not liked by everyone and some music publications specifically dislike me
Admit it Bush screwed up (what!)
I believe that George W. Bush made poor decisions as president and his actions had negative consequences
So Toby Keith, shut up.
Toby Keith's views are not worth listening to and he should not speak
Now who's that rock star?
I am the rock star being referred to
L-A-R-S!
This is my name (Lars)
On your stereo, pumping on your stereo
My music is playing loudly on your stereo
Everybody here we go with my punk rock mc flow
Everyone listening is enjoying my unique style of punk rock rap music
I hate your boyfriend's band (right)
I don't like your significant other's music taste
Let's run off to Japan (tight)
Traveling to Japan sounds like a great idea to me
My life's a bivouac (what?)
My life is like a military encampment, chaotic and on the move
Hip-hip Kerouac (what!)
I am like Jack Kerouac, an influential author of the Beat Generation who was always on the road
Punk rock drum and bass (right)
My music is a fusion of punk rock and drum and bass
All up in your face (tight)
My music is bold and aggressive
21 years old (yo!)
I am 21 years old
Thank God they broke the mold!
I am unique and not like anyone else, which is a good thing
I don't breakdance very well, but I thought that you could tell
I am not a great breakdancer, and this fact is apparent to others
Crazy props to Melle Mel, hey DMC I'm "Raising Hell"
I am paying homage to influential hip-hop acts like Grandmaster Melle Mel and Run-DMC
I hit my mark like William Tell, I'm the kid they can't expel
I consistently meet expectations and have never been kicked out of anywhere
Tim O'Toole fell down the well, compose my rap beats on a Dell dude!
I am a skilled producer, and I create my music on a Dell computer
Writer(s): NIELSEN ANDREW R
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