After graduating from high school, she moved to New York City and studied acting at New York University. She also learned to play the guitar and sent a demo tape to the College Music Journal and Grand Royal, a record label headed by the Beastie Boys. Her debut album, Strictly Platinum, gained her some notoriety for being one of very few white rappers, as well as for her openness regarding her Jewish heritage and gender-related issues.
Princess Superstar has collaborated with Kool Keith, Jon Spencer, MC Paul Barman, the High and Mighty, The Prodigy, Moby, Disco D and others. Some of the producers that worked with her include Prince Paul, Curtis Curtis, Beth Orton, Arthur Baker, Jacques Lu Cont, Junior Sanchez, Todd Terry, and DJ Mighty Mi from the High and Mighty.
Her biggest single so far has been "Bad Babysitter," which was chart position #11 in the UK. In 2007, a mash-up was created using Princess Superstar's "Perfect" and "Exceeder" by DJ Mason. The resulting track was called "Perfect Exceeder." It has become another one of Princess Superstar's top songs.
Artery
Princess Superstar Lyrics
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When everybody's tryin to please me
I was just leaving
Got important stuff to do
Like buy shoes and hate you
War is the perfect excuse
To do everything bad I ever wanted to do
Because nothin really matters when nothin really matters
C'mon get it out spit it out take it out of me
C'mon get it out suck it out take it outta me
Yeah you're real stoned now
High on power and cocaine
Even though nobody good took that since 1979
Fuck it, pass me a line
I meant a line for my song
Everything is wrong living in oblivion is really fun
Got a hole deep in my soul
Cliche
But hey hey...hey...hey
C'mon tear it out spit it out take it out of me
C'mon get it out tear it out take the artery
Time to reassess my mission
Wish I had religion
For some nice tunnel vision
Go ahead get that smile you get on your face when you get a taste
But just in case
Remember I can press erase
I got two friends to take care of me
Apathy and technology
I'm such a commodity
A musical comedy everyone wants a part of me
And then I had a dream where everyone on earth died except for me
I went to the mall , you know like that movie
And when I woke up and I looked at the newspaper
And I thought, is that all there is?
Is that all there is?
C'mon tear it out spit it out take it out of me
C'mon get it out suck it out take it all from me
C'mon tear it out spit it out take it out of me
C'mon get it out take the heart take the artery
Princess Superstar's song "Artery" is a commentary on human nature and society's obsession with power and materialism. The opening lines "It's so easy/When everybody's tryin' to please me" sets the tone for the song about how some people are so consumed with their own desires and needs that they don't care about anyone else. The lyrics "I was just leaving/Got important stuff to do/Like buy shoes and hate you" suggests that the singer is more concerned about shopping and their own negative emotions than interacting with others. The line "War is the perfect excuse/To do everything bad I ever wanted to do" speaks to how some people use global crises to justify their selfish actions.
The song also references drug use, with lyrics like "High on power and cocaine/Even though nobody good took that since 1979/Fuck it, pass me a line/I meant a line for my song". It's a criticism of how people can get lost in their own self-destructive habits, even if it harms others in the process. The line "Living in oblivion is really fun" suggests that some people prefer ignorance or denial to facing reality.
In the second verse, the lyrics "Time to reassess my mission/Wish I had religion/For some nice tunnel vision" speaks to the side effects of chasing power and materialistic desires. The singer realizes that they need to shift their priorities and wishes they had something to give them a sense of meaning and direction. The lines "I got two friends to take care of me/Apathy and technology" suggest that the singer has given up on finding answers from other people and has turned to technology and apathy for comfort.
Overall, "Artery" is a commentary on how some people can become consumed with their own desires and needs, disconnected from others and society at large. It's a cautionary tale about the dangers of self-absorption and how it can lead to a lonely, unfulfilling existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Its so easy
Life is easy for me, as everyone is trying to please me
When everybody's tryin to please me
People are trying to please me all the time
I was just leaving
I am constantly moving forward
Got important stuff to do
I have important things to do
Like buy shoes and hate you
Shopping for shoes and disliking someone are my priorities
War is the perfect excuse
War gives me the opportunity to do all the bad things I want to do
To do everything bad I ever wanted to do
War allows me to do all of the terrible things I have been wanting to do
Because nothin really matters when nothin really matters
When nothing really matters, nothing really matters
To anyone that matters
Nothing matters to anyone who is important
C'mon get it out spit it out take it out of me
Get rid of whatever is inside of me
C'mon get it out suck it out take it outta me
Remove whatever is in me
Yeah you're real stoned now
You are really high on power and cocaine
High on power and cocaine
You are high on energy and drugs
Even though nobody good took that since 1979
No one good has taken that drug since 1979
Fuck it, pass me a line
Give me some cocaine
I meant a line for my song
I was referring to a line for my music
Everything is wrong living in oblivion is really fun
Life is chaotic but it's enjoyable to be oblivious to it
Got a hole deep in my soul
There is a deep hole in my soul
Cliche
It's a common stereotype
But hey hey...hey...hey
But still, hey hey! Hey!
Time to reassess my mission
It's time to evaluate my purpose
Wish I had religion
I wish I had a religion to help me focus
For some nice tunnel vision
So I could have a clear direction
Go ahead get that smile you get on your face when you get a taste
Enjoy the feeling you get when you have a taste of success
But just in case
But have a backup plan
Remember I can press erase
I can always start over or erase something if I need to
I got two friends to take care of me
Apathy and technology take care of me
Apathy and technology
Not caring and technology are my only friends
I'm such a commodity
I am something to be bought or sold
A musical comedy everyone wants a part of me
My life is like a musical comedy, and everyone wants to be involved
And then I had a dream where everyone on earth died except for me
I had a dream where all of humanity died except for me
I went to the mall , you know like that movie
I went to the mall, much like in the movie where the character is the only one left on Earth
And when I woke up and I looked at the newspaper
When I woke up, I looked at the newspaper
And I thought, is that all there is?
And I wondered if that's all there is to life
C'mon tear it out spit it out take it out of me
Remove it from me, spit it out
C'mon get it out suck it out take it all from me
Take it out of me, suck it out
C'mon tear it out spit it out take it out of me
Take it out, spit it out
C'mon get it out take the heart take the artery
Take the heart and artery out of me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PRINCESS SUPERSTAR, STUART PRICE, STUART DAVID PRICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
EΛSTER PAЯΛDE
WHY WILL YOU NOT LET ME CRANK THIS AT EVERY PARTY ON SPOTIFY (in australia).
It's a work of art and more people need to know about it. As it stands we can only play it through youtube and it suuuuuuucks (great video tho).
Love from Aus x
Homero Gomes
Eu vivi essa época, e foi muito bom
Guilherme Ukyo
Também! Conheci a artista por causa de um The Sims 3 Machinima. Época maravilhosa
Fancy Ally 🇸🇻
Omg I remember this. I’m glad I just happened upon it again so I can stream it on Spotify
G T S
This song fundamentally changed my life for the better.
Lucy
I can't believe this song wasn't a big hit. It's FAB
mle p
this has been my favorite song for a million years
Miss Galaxy 7
😜😛👅😂 😂🤣👍
katrinadev117
God i love princess superstar's vidoes, their all that perfect mix of sexy and hilarious. Really, I think more artists should try to find that mix.
Abipop
Popped into my head again randomly 😂
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