Famous Monsters
Saliva [gen-thylon] Lyrics
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Look at the ones that you've left behind.
Look at your eyes, the haunted black circles of your plight.
But you can get by, oh and killing you might take one more night.
Cause you're a famous monster, you do whatever they offer.
You tie their noose around your neck and they throw you over.
Cause you're a famous monster
Look at your mind, look at the strength you never found.
You lean on your pride, the only friend that would never let you down.
Look at the signs, look at the way they stop and stare.
They're watching you die, and when you're gone it's like you weren't even there.
Cause you're a famous monster, you do whatever they offer.
You tie their noose around your neck and they throw you over.
Cause you're a famous monster, you do whatever they offer.
You tie their noose around your neck and they throw you over.
Cause you're a famous monster,
Famous monster
Famous monster
In this song, Saliva [gen-thylon] calls out the darker side of fame and the high price that comes with it. The lyrics paint a picture of the haunting consequences of living life in the public eye. The first verse describes the state of the singer's life using vivid imagery. The second verse examines the psychological impact of fame on the artist, and how they tend to rely on their ego to cope with the stress of being constantly watched. The chorus repeats the phrase "Cause you're a famous monster" three times, emphasizing the overarching theme of the song. The title itself tells us that the focus is not just on being famous, but the fact that becoming famous, especially in a short period, makes it difficult to remain grounded and able to lead a regular life.
The lines "you tie their noose around your neck and they throw you over" indicate how fame comes with the expectation that you will do whatever your handlers, i.e., label or publicity agents, demand from you. They will condition you to become the kind of performer that will garner the most profit, using you to make money and dispose of you like a product when your time is up. The song warns us of the dangers of being seduced by the idea of fame and the impossible expectations that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at your life, look at the way you slip and slide at your time.
Reflect on your life, see how you struggle through it and waste your time.
Look at the ones that you've left behind.
Think of the people you have abandoned or lost along the way.
Look at your eyes, the haunted black circles of your plight.
Observe your own eyes, marked with the struggle and difficulties you have faced.
But you can get by, oh and killing you might take one more night.
You can keep going despite the hardships, but it may take a while to overcome them.
Cause you're a famous monster, you do whatever they offer.
You are well-known for being someone who accepts any offer that comes your way.
You tie their noose around your neck and they throw you over.
Others take advantage of you, causing you harm by tricking you into dangerous situations.
Look at your mind, look at the strength you never found.
Examine your own mind, see the inner strength that you have yet to discover.
You lean on your pride, the only friend that would never let you down.
Your ego is the only thing you rely on as it never falters or fails you.
Look at the signs, look at the way they stop and stare.
Notice how others watch you with a curious and concerned stare.
They're watching you die, and when you're gone it's like you weren't even there.
They observe your downfall and when you finally leave, your absence does not seem to make a difference.
Cause you're a famous monster, you do whatever they offer.
Reiterate the fact that you are well-known for being someone who is easily swayed by any offer.
You tie their noose around your neck and they throw you over.
The line is repeated to drive home the idea that others manipulate you for their own benefit.
Cause you're a famous monster,
Repeat the idea of you being a well-known and easily manipulated figure.
Famous monster
Echo the song title as a final message.
Famous monster
Repeated to drive home the message once more.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JON DABALDO, DAVID A. NOVOTNY, JOSEPH SCOTT SAPPINGTON, PAUL ALLEN CROSBY, WAYNE A. SWINNY
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