FAMOUS
Marmalade Souls Lyrics
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You're gonna sell your soul for the telly screen
Life is so cool when you're famous
and everybody loves you, loves you
Your life is on display every second, every day
and everybody wanna know what you have to say
You know you have the right to speak and you're doing it with grace
Survivors fight for stardom while big brother's watching you
well finally you've found the very thing you can do
Smile into the camera while you're stabbing some ones back
Your life will be a party with free cocktails and snacks
Oh yeah, you wanna be famous
You're gonna sell your soul for the telly screen
Life is so cool when you're famous
and everybody loves you, loves you
Oh yeah, you wanna be famous
you wanna be my favorite celebrity
life is so cool when you're famous
and everybody loves you, loves you
The tabloids screaming out the situation's really bad
A survivor cut his finger and it's so very sad
Susie from "the farm" has just married a goat
They plan to leave the countryside and live on a boat
You wanna be on telly and in every magazine
Arrive to every party in a big limousine
and people looking up on you, a star on the screen
Reality game shows, and you're Mr. Bean
Oh yeah, you wanna be famous
you're gonna sell your soul for the telly screen
Life is so cool when you're famous
and everybody loves you, loves you
Oh yeah, you wanna be famous
you wanna be my favorite celebrity
Life is so cool when you're famous
But tomorrow, tomorrow
Crying tomorrow
Begging to have one more chance
Oh yeah, you wanna be famous
you're gonna sell your soul for the telly screen
Life is so cool when you're famous
and everybody loves you, loves you
Oh yeah, you wanna be famous
you wanna be my favorite celebrity
Life is so cool when you're famous
and everybody loves you, loves you
Until tomorrow when you're history
The song "Famous" by Marmalade Souls is a satirical take on the idea of fame in today's society. The lyrics mock those who are desperate to become famous, even if it means selling their souls for the "telly screen" (television). The first verse establishes the idea that being famous means having your life on display every second of every day, and that everyone wants to know what you have to say. However, the chorus repeats that life is only cool when you're famous and loved by everyone.
The second verse takes a jab at reality television and game shows, where contestants fight for stardom while "Big Brother" (a reference to the reality TV show) is watching. The song points out the irony of smiling for the camera while stabbing someone in the back. The lyrics continue to highlight the ridiculousness of what passes for entertainment, including a reference to a contestant on "The Farm" marrying a goat and planning to live on a boat.
Despite the temptation of fame, the bridge warns of the inevitable downfall. Tomorrow, the lyrics say, there will be tears and begging for one more chance. The last repetition of the chorus drives home the point that those who are desperate for fame will inevitably become a thing of the past.
Overall, Marmalade Souls' "Famous" is a sharp critique of society's obsession with celebrity and fame. The lyrics highlight the absurdities of reality TV, tabloid culture, and the shallowness of those who seek fame at any cost. It's a reminder that the allure of fame is fleeting and that there's more to life than being adored by strangers.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah, you wanna be famous
You desire to become famous
You're gonna sell your soul for the telly screen
You are willing to make a sacrifice for the TV
Life is so cool when you're famous
Being famous is a fun experience
and everybody loves you, loves you
Everybody adores you
Your life is on display every second, every day
Your life is always shown to the public
and everybody wanna know what you have to say
People are interested in everything you say
You know you have the right to speak and you're doing it with grace
You are using your freedom of speech elegantly
but the substance of your mind is what really amazes me
However, it is the content of your thoughts that impresses me more
Survivors fight for stardom while big brother's watching you
Survivors struggle to become celebrities while constantly being monitored
well finally you've found the very thing you can do
You have finally found your niche
Smile into the camera while you're stabbing some ones back
You put on a happy face while being deceitful
Your life will be a party with free cocktails and snacks
Your life will be a never-ending celebration
The tabloids screaming out the situation's really bad
Tabloids are highlighting negative news stories
A survivor cut his finger and it's so very sad
A contestant injured themselves, causing sadness
Susie from "the farm" has just married a goat
A rural woman has married an animal
They plan to leave the countryside and live on a boat
They plan to escape and live on a boat
You wanna be on telly and in every magazine
You want to be featured on TV and magazines
Arrive to every party in a big limousine
You want to arrive at every event in a luxurious car
and people looking up on you, a star on the screen
People will look up to you as a celebrity
Reality game shows, and you're Mr. Bean
You will participate in reality TV shows and be a comic character
But tomorrow, tomorrow
However, tomorrow
Crying tomorrow
You will be crying
Begging to have one more chance
You will plead to have another opportunity
Until tomorrow when you're history
Until tomorrow when nobody remembers you
Contributed by Aubrey O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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