Naked And Famous
POTUS Lyrics
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Or why Los Angeles don't drop into the ocean
I can't unfold the layers of mystery
Or piece together the tragedy of history, 'cause
Those lucky suckers
They don't have to work
Big 3D billboards and big
Everybody wants to be naked and famous
Everybody wants to be just like me; I'm naked
And famous
I met a poet, said she didn't like the smell of it
Then took her clothes off in a restaurant for the hell of it
I met a DJ who lived in seclusion
Reality and sobriety were her only delusions, and
Those lucky bastards
They didn't have to work
Big 3D billboards and big
30-foot Smurfs
Everybody wants to be naked and famous
Everybody wants to be just like me; I'm naked
And famous
Whao
Whoo
A-hoo, hoo, hoo
Wow
A-hoo, hoo, hoo
Don't get a nosebleed; don't get upset
We can't be naked and famous just yet
There's a big old dollar sign on the Sunset Strip
And you can send your friend a postcard; it ain't worth the trip
Everybody wants to be naked and famous
Everybody wants to be just like me; I'm naked
Everybody wants to be naked and famous
Everybody wants to be just like me; I'm naked
Everybody wants to be naked and famous
Everybody wants to be just like me; I'm naked
A-wow, oh, yeah
A-hoo, hoo, hoo
Whoo
Everybody wants to be naked and famous
Everybody wants to be just like me; I'm naked
And famous
In the song Naked And Famous, POTUS reflects on the seductive allure of fame and the desire for a life without responsibilities. The lyrics begin with the artist's admission of not being able to explain certain phenomena like glacial motion or why Los Angeles doesn't drop into the ocean. These lines act as a symbolic representation of how mysterious and intricate the world can be. In contrast, the simplicity of fame and fortune is what attracts people to it. The notion of not having to work and the comfort of big 3D billboards and 30-foot Smurfs seems incredibly attractive to people.
The chorus further emphasizes the idea that everybody desires to be naked and famous, to achieve a level of success that sets them apart from the rest. The artist also contrasts the various people they have met, like the poet who dislikes the smell of it yet takes her clothes off in a restaurant for the hell of it, and the DJ who lives in isolation and can't distinguish reality from her own delusions. The sarcastic tone shows how fame can make you behave irrationally, and the ways in which it shapes or distorts your sense of reality. The song ends with the idea that being famous isn't all that it's cracked up to be, with the symbolism of a dollar sign on the Sunset Strip representing the emptiness that comes with the pursuit of fame.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't explain glacial motion
I don't have answers to the mysteries of nature and the way it works
Or why Los Angeles don't drop into the ocean
I don't understand how certain natural disasters occur and why some places are more at risk
I can't unfold the layers of mystery
The complexities of life and the world around us are beyond my comprehension
Or piece together the tragedy of history, 'cause
I don't have the complete knowledge or understanding of the calamities that have marred history
Those lucky suckers
Envious of people who are lucky enough to not have to work hard
They don't have to work
People who are born into affluence have certain advantages in life that others don't
Big 3D billboards and big
Refers to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, which is seen as a dreamland for many people seeking fame and fortune
30-foot Smurfs
A reference to the popular animated series 'The Smurfs' and how they are an epitome of the entertainment industry
Everybody wants to be naked and famous
People are obsessed with fame and the lifestyle that comes with it
I met a poet, said she didn't like the smell of it
Met someone who was disillusioned with the world of writing and creativity and felt it wasn't authentic
Then took her clothes off in a restaurant for the hell of it
The same person indulged in attention-seeking behavior which they felt was a way to escape from the reality they hated
I met a DJ who lived in seclusion
Met someone who was a reclusive personality, living their life in isolation
Reality and sobriety were her only delusions, and
This person felt that being grounded was a delusion as they believed in living life on their own terms
Those lucky bastards
Feeling envious of people who are privileged in life in some way or the other
Don't get a nosebleed; don't get upset
Don't be too ambitious and set unrealistic goals for yourself, which then lead to disappointment and frustration
We can't be naked and famous just yet
We are not successful enough to be famous and shouldn't get carried away with aspirations beyond our means
There's a big old dollar sign on the Sunset Strip
Refers to the monetary aspect of fame and how the entertainment industry is majorly a revenue-driven business
And you can send your friend a postcard; it ain't worth the trip
The idea of Hollywood and the glitz associated with it is just a facade and not worth the time and money invested
And famous
Refers to the desire to be famous and have all the perks that come with it
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AaronDreesRecords
One of the most underrated bands I know of
@edibleresidue
Damn straight, i saw them live a few years back, it was a ballz to the wall punk gig! Super Sick!
@ladyhitchhikerjackmanson8097
All of this.
@zer0_d0wn45
the band rehab is the most underrated band i know of...
@jayfroggy
Yes.
@101Volts
The Presidents did enjoy success, though. They kept up with touring for years after this up until 2015 or so. Other bands like Flipron never really got started with popularity.
@righteousrat
These guys were huge when this LP came out. And it was sooo good. Nearly every song. Why arent they ever mentioned when people talk about the great music from the 90s? Honestly theyre one of those gems you forget about and then one day just randomly think of, like me today
@BattyBeth
righteousrat it was around umm 2014 and my dad and me jammed in the car to this I still just sing it at random times
@ladyhitchhikerjackmanson8097
Every song except maybe the first one. Poor kitty.
@garypinkerton215
Because they were forgettable. I liked them but lets be honest they came and went quick. They had one decent album and really only a couple of decent songs.