Superstar
Saliva Lyrics


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Now has come the day that I take the lead and I make you follow
Toast of champagne 'cause I came for greed and not for tomorrow
If it feels good then it feels good and I do it all day
You want me to play you best bring your brain, you best bring your money (Yeah!)

Make me a superstar (Yeah!)
No matter who you are.
Razor blade and lines and I walk the line without feeling no one
Damn my throat is dry, I can't taste the wine from these empty bottles
Films and magazines its all what I need and all what I planned on
Where's my limousine
It's just like a dream that I won't wake up from (Yeah!)

Make me a superstar (Yeah!)
It don't matter who you are (Yeah!)
Make me a superstar (Yeah!)
No matter who you are.

And all of my pills and all of my drinks is makin' me, makin' me, makin' me
And all that I feel and all that I see is makin' me, makin' me, makin' me

Cover me in greed, 'cause you planted the seed when you fed my ego
Needless and disease for old invincible me like some kind of hero
Is it no surprise that I'm paralyzed by my fame and fortune
As I close my eyes and dive into the sky I'm dead 27 (Yeah!)

Make me a superstar (Yeah!)
It don't matter who you are (Yeah!)
Make me a superstar (Yeah!)
No matter who you are.

And all of my pills and all of my drinks is makin' me, makin' me, makin' me
And all that I feel and all that I see is makin' me, makin' me, makin' me
And all of my pills and all of my drinks is killin' me, killin' me, killin' me
And all that I feel and all that I see is fakin' me, fakin' me, fakin' me (Yeah!)

Make me a superstar, (Yeah!)
It don't matter who you are (Yeah!)




Make me a superstar, (Yeah!)
No matter who you are (Superstar)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Saliva's song "Superstar" may seem like an anthem of aspiration to be a celebrity, but they are, in fact, a scathing critique of the culture of fame and fortune. The opening lines show the singer's desire to take the lead, the greed to seek immediate gratification, and the complete disregard for the future consequences of his actions. The next lines mention the thrill of addiction, further highlighting the singer's hedonism and eagerness to seek pleasure at any cost.


Later in the song, the singer mentions the emptiness of his life, where films, magazines, and limousines are all he needs to feel fulfilled. The singer seems to have lost touch with reality and is living in a bubble of his own creation. The lines "Needless and disease for old invincible me like some kind of hero," indicate a sense of invincibility and entitlement, leading to the singer's downfall.


The phrase "dead 27" may refer to the many rock stars who died at the age of 27, such as Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix. This line alludes to the self-destructive behavior of celebrities who fall prey to the trappings of fame.


Overall, "Superstar" is a sobering critique of the culture of fame and fortune that encourages people to aspire to a life of superficiality, addiction, and ultimately, self-destruction.


Line by Line Meaning

Now has come the day that I take the lead and I make you follow
I am taking charge and you will blindly follow me.


Toast of champagne 'cause I came for greed and not for tomorrow
I am not interested in the future, only in satisfying my own desires.


If it feels good then it feels good and I do it all day
I will continue doing what makes me feel good, regardless of the consequences.


You want me to play you best bring your brain, you best bring your money (Yeah!)
If you want to be entertained, you better be prepared to pay for it.


Make me a superstar (Yeah!) No matter who you are.
I want to be a superstar, it doesn't matter who you are.


Razor blade and lines and I walk the line without feeling no one
I am engaging in dangerous and self-destructive behavior without concern for my own well-being or the feelings of others.


Damn my throat is dry, I can't taste the wine from these empty bottles
I am drinking so much that my ability to enjoy it is diminishing.


Films and magazines its all what I need and all what I planned on
I am obsessed with fame and fortune and will do whatever it takes to achieve it.


Where's my limousine It's just like a dream that I won't wake up from (Yeah!)
I am living my dream of being a superstar and I never want to wake up from it.


And all of my pills and all of my drinks is makin' me, makin' me, makin' me And all that I feel and all that I see is makin' me, makin' me, makin' me
My excessive drug and alcohol use is affecting my perception of reality and causing me to lose touch with myself.


Cover me in greed, 'cause you planted the seed when you fed my ego
I am consumed by my own greed and it is all because you fed my ego and made me feel entitled.


Needless and disease for old invincible me like some kind of hero
I am under the delusion that I am invincible and can take whatever risks I want without consequence.


Is it no surprise that I'm paralyzed by my fame and fortune
My success has made me so self-absorbed and scared to take risks that I am now paralyzed.


As I close my eyes and dive into the sky I'm dead 27 (Yeah!)
I am living life in the fast lane and at this pace, I will not live to see 28.


And all of my pills and all of my drinks is killin' me, killin' me, killin' me And all that I feel and all that I see is fakin' me, fakin' me, fakin' me (Yeah!)
My lifestyle is slowly killing me and causing me to lose touch with reality.


Make me a superstar, (Yeah!) It don't matter who you are (Yeah!) Make me a superstar, (Yeah!) No matter who you are (Superstar)
I am so obsessed with becoming a superstar that nothing else matters, not even my own well-being.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Paul Allen Crosby, Christopher Jon Dabaldo, David A. Novotny, Joseph Scott Sappington, Wayne A. Swinny

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