When I Grow Up
Pussycat Dolls(푸시캣 돌스) Lyrics
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And you don't care what they say
See every time you turn around
They screaming your name
Boys call you sexy
And you don't care what they say
See every time you turn around
Now I've got a confession
When I was young I wanted attention
And I promised myself that I'd do anything
Anything at all for them to notice me
But I ain't complaining
We all wanna be famous
So go ahead and say what you wanna say
You don't know what its like to be nameless
Want them to know what your name is
'Cause see when I was younger I would say
When I grow up
I wanna be famous
I wanna be a star
I wanna be in movies
When I grow up
I wanna see the world
Drive nice cars
I wanna have groupies
When I grow up
Be on TV
People know me
Be on magazines
When I grow up
Fresh and clean
Number one chick
When I step out on the scene
Be careful what you wish for
Cuz you just might get it
You just might get it
You just might get it
Be careful what you wish for
'Cause you just might get it
You just might get it
You just might get it
They used to tell me I was silly
Until I popped up on the TV
I always wanted to be a superstar
And knew that singing songs would get me this far
But I ain't complaining
We all wanna be famous
So go ahead and say what you wanna say
You don't know what its like to be nameless
Want them to know what your name is
'Cause see when I was younger I would say
When I grow up
I wanna be famous
I wanna be a star
I wanna be in movies
When I grow up
I wanna see the world
Drive nice cars
I wanna have groupies
When I grow up
Be on TV
People know me
Be on magazines
When I grow up
Fresh and clean
Number one chick
When I step out on the scene
Be careful what you wish for
'Cause you just might get it
You just might get it
You just might get it
Be careful what you wish for
'Cause you just might get it
You just might get it
You just might get it
I see them staring at me
Ooh I'm a trendsetter
Yes this is true 'cause what I do
No one can do it better
You can talk about me
'Cause I'm a hot topic
I see you watching me watching me
And I know you want it, oh
When I grow up
I wanna be famous
I wanna be a star
I wanna be in movies
When I grow up
I wanna see the world
Drive nice cars
I wanna have groupies
When I grow up
Be on TV
People know me
Be on magazines
When I grow up
Fresh and clean
Number one chick
When I step out on the scene
Be careful what you wish for
'Cause you just might get it
You just might get it
You just might get it
Be careful what you wish for
'Cause you just might get it
You just might get it
You just might get it
When I grow up
I wanna be famous
I wanna be a star
I wanna be in movies
When I grow up
I wanna see the world
Drive nice cars
I wanna have groupies
When I grow up
Be on TV
People know me
Be on magazines
When I grow up
Fresh and clean
Number one chick
When I step out on the scene
Be careful what you wish for
'Cause you just might get it
You just might get it
You just might get it
Be careful what you wish for
'Cause you just might get it
You just might get it
You just might get it
The song "When I Grow Up" by the Pussycat Dolls is a manifesto for the ambition and the dreams of the youth to become famous and be recognized. The lyrics reveal the desire to be a star and highlights the attention and admiration that comes with fame. The first verse talks about how boys call the artist 'sexy,' and how she enjoys the attention, and she feels that this is what will help her achieve fame. The second verse describes how the artist has always wanted attention and to be famous since she was young. She's willing to do anything to get noticed, even if it means sacrificing her emotional wellbeing. The chorus reaffirms the desire of the artist to be famous, describing how she wants to be a star, be on TV, have groupies, and drive nice cars.
The song reveals the negative side of fame by warning that people should be careful about what they wish for. The bridge is a reflection of how the artist has now become famous and how people talk about her, although they used to think she was silly. She is now a trendsetter and a hot topic. The chorus is repeated multiple times with the last stanza being fresh and clean, number one chick when she steps out on the scene.
Overall, the song when I Grow Up is an uplifting and inspiring song about the importance of following one's dreams and pursuing them with passion. The lyrics reflect the common desire for fame, which has become an essential part of contemporary culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Boys call you sexy
You receive compliments from boys about your appearance.
And you don't care what they say
You are confident and unaffected by their opinions.
See every time you turn around
You attract attention wherever you go due to your sex appeal.
They screaming your name
They are vocal about their admiration for you.
Now I've got a confession
I have a personal truth to admit.
When I was young I wanted attention
I desired recognition when I was a child.
And I promised myself that I'd do anything
I made a commitment to do whatever it takes to achieve my goal.
Anything at all for them to notice me
I was willing to go to great lengths to be recognized.
But I ain't complaining
I'm not unhappy with the outcome.
We all wanna be famous
We all desire to be recognized and celebrated.
So go ahead and say what you wanna say
Others' opinions won't deter me from my goal.
You don't know what its like to be nameless
You don't understand the feeling of not being recognized.
Want them to know what your name is
I want others to be familiar with who I am.
'Cause see when I was younger I would say
This has been my goal since childhood.
When I grow up
In the future, when I am more mature.
I wanna be famous
I desire to be recognized by many.
I wanna be a star
I aspire to be a celebrity.
I wanna be in movies
I want to act in films.
I wanna see the world
I wish to travel to different countries.
Drive nice cars
I want to own and drive luxurious vehicles.
I wanna have groupies
I want to attract a following of enthusiastic fans.
Be on TV
I hope to appear on television.
People know me
I want to be well-known by many.
Be on magazines
I want to be featured in popular publications.
Fresh and clean
I want to maintain a polished and pristine appearance.
Number one chick
I strive to be the most popular and dominant female figure.
When I step out on the scene
When I am present in a social or public setting.
Be careful what you wish for
Be cautious about what you want, as it may come true.
Cuz you just might get it
The outcome may not be what you imagined.
They used to tell me I was silly
Others previously believed my aspirations were frivolous.
Until I popped up on the TV
Until I achieved my dream of being on television.
I always wanted to be a superstar
Becoming a celebrity has always been my desire.
And knew that singing songs would get me this far
I understood that pursuing a career in music could help me achieve my goal.
I see them staring at me
I notice others looking at me.
Ooh I'm a trendsetter
I set new trends apart from the norm.
Yes this is true 'cause what I do
My unique actions back up my claim of trendsetting.
No one can do it better
My actions are unparalleled in their excellence.
You can talk about me
You are welcome to gossip about me.
'Cause I'm a hot topic
I am currently a popular subject of conversation.
I see you watching me watching me
I notice that you are observing me.
And I know you want it, oh
I realize that you desire the same level of recognition as me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Mccarty, Jim / Samwell-Smith, Paul / Jerkins, Rodney Roy / Thomas, Theron Makiel / Thomas, Timothy Jamahli
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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