Fame
Mike Wofford Lyrics
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Fame lets him loose, hard to swallow
Fame puts you there where things are hollow (fame)
Fame, it's not your brain, it's just the flame
That burns your change to keep you insane (fame)
Fame, (fame) what you like is in the limo
Fame, (fame) what you get is no tomorrow
Fame, (fame) it's mine, it's mine, it's just his line
To bind your time, it drives you to crime (fame)
Is it any wonder I reject you first?
Fame, fame, fame, fame
Is it any wonder you are too cool to fool? (fame)
Fame, bully for you, chilly for me
Got to get a rain check on pain (fame)
Fame
Fame, fame, fame
Fame, fame, fame
Fame, fame, fame, fame
Fame, fame, fame, fame
Fame, fame, fame
Fame, what's your name?
Fame
The lyrics to Mike Wofford's "Fame" depict the negative consequences that come with fame and success. The opening lines, "Fame makes a man take things over, fame lets him loose, hard to swallow," suggest that fame can become overwhelming and difficult to handle. The lyric "Fame puts you there where things are hollow" references the idea that people can lose a sense of identity and become disconnected from reality. The song suggests that fame can be a destructive force, driving people to commit crimes and leading them to personal instability.
The chorus offers a reflective perspective of fame, with lines such as "Fame, what you like is in the limo, fame what you get is no tomorrow, fame what you need you have to borrow" suggesting that what people believe they want out of fame is fleeting and can only be chased, never attained. The line "Is it any wonder I reject you first?" represents a sense of disillusionment with fame, as the singer realizes that people can become consumed with the pursuit of fame at any cost. The repetition of the word "fame" throughout the song highlights the all-consuming nature of the concept.
Line by Line Meaning
Fame makes a man take things over
Fame has the power to make a man become ambitious and take control over things.
Fame lets him loose, hard to swallow
Fame can make a man feel free and liberated, but it comes with its own burdens and challenges.
Fame puts you there where things are hollow (fame)
Fame takes you to a place where everything feels meaningless and hollow, despite being surrounded by luxury and extravagance.
Fame, it's not your brain, it's just the flame
Fame doesn't depend on your intelligence or inner qualities, it's just a fleeting attention that you receive based on your outward appearance and success.
That burns your change to keep you insane (fame)
The fleeting nature of fame makes you chase it relentlessly, even if it means losing your sense of self and becoming crazy in the process.
Fame, (fame) what you like is in the limo
Fame comes with the perks of a lavish lifestyle where you get what you want, such as riding in a limo.
Fame, (fame) what you get is no tomorrow
Fame is fleeting and uncertain, you never know when it will end tomorrow or when what you're getting now may lose value tomorrow.
Fame, (fame) what you need you have to borrow Fame
Fame can never satisfy you fully, so you look to borrow elements of others' fame that you feel you lack.
Fame, (fame) it's mine, it's mine, it's just his line
Fame is often just an illusion that someone else has created for you, which you believe to be your own but actually is not.
To bind your time, it drives you to crime (fame)
Fame puts immense pressure on you to keep up with its expectations, often leading you down the path of unethical and criminal behavior.
Is it any wonder I reject you first?
The singer, who is possibly someone trying to become famous or already famous, questions whether they can truly trust others who are attracted to them solely for their fame.
Fame, fame, fame, fame
Repetition of the word 'fame' denotes the constant buzz and struggle that surrounds fame.
Is it any wonder you are too cool to fool? (fame)
The singer questions whether they themselves have become too aloof and detached to be fooled by others who are attracted to them due to their fame.
Fame, bully for you, chilly for me
The singer expresses the difference in the effects of fame on different individuals- while for some it might be a cause for celebration, for others it might just feel cold and isolating.
Got to get a rain check on pain (fame)
The singer decides to take a break from the pain that comes with pursuing/being famous, like getting a rain check on something that is causing discomfort.
Fame...
Repetition of the word 'Fame' represents its omnipresent, all-consuming nature.
F-f-f-f-f-fame...what's your name? Fame
The artist tries to know who or what exactly fame personifies and what its true identity is.
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Written by: Carlos Alomar, David Bowie, John Lennon
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