Applause
Sam Tsui Lyrics
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To crash the critic saying, "Is it right or is it wrong?"
If only fame had an I.V., baby could I bear
Being away from you, I found the vein, put it in here
I live for the applause, applause, applause
I live for the applause-plause
Live for the applause-plause
Applause, applause, applause
Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights on)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)
Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights on)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)
Make it real loud
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
Make it real loud
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
I've overheard your theory "nostalgia's for geeks"
I guess sir, if you say so, some of us just like to read
One second I'm a Koons, then suddenly the Koons is me
Pop culture was in art, now art's in pop culture in me
I live for the applause, applause, applause
I live for the applause-plause
Live for the applause-plause
Live for the way that you scream and cheer for me
Applause, applause, applause
Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights on)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)
Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights on)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)
Make it real loud
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
Make it real loud
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
Touch, touch
Make it real loud
Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights on)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)
Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights on)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)
Make it real loud
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
Make it real loud
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
The lyrics to Sam Tsui's song, "Applause" are about fame and the desire to be loved and accepted by others, particularly by fans. The first verse talks about waiting for approval from critics who judge whether something is right or wrong, and the longing for the validation that comes with fame. The lyrics suggest that fame is like a drug, an I.V. that one becomes addicted to, and that being away from the fans and the attention they provide is unbearable. In essence, the song is about the power and allure of fame, and how it can make someone feel alive and excited.
The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "I live for the applause," which further emphasizes the idea that the artist is addicted to the attention and validation of their fans. The repetition of the phrase "applause, applause, applause" also makes it clear that the attention the artist craves is specifically related to the applause they receive during performances. The second verse deals with the idea that pop culture has merged with art, and that the artist's identity is now intimately tied to pop culture. The artist has gone from being a mere observer or participant in pop culture to being part of it themselves.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the allure and dangers of fame, and how it can impact an artist's sense of identity and self-worth.
Line by Line Meaning
I stand here waiting for you to bang the gong
I am waiting for you to give me the signal to start my performance
To crash the critic saying, 'Is it right or is it wrong?'
I want to prove the critics wrong and show them that my performance is right
If only fame had an I.V., baby could I bear Being away from you, I found the vein, put it in here
If fame could be injected into my bloodstream, I could handle being away from you. But since it can't, I found my fame in your love and support.
I live for the applause, applause, applause I live for the applause-plause Live for the applause-plause Live for the way that you scream and cheer for me Applause, applause, applause
I exist because of the validation and support that comes from my audience applauding and cheering for me. Your applause is what drives me and validates my worth as an artist.
Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights on) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)
Give me that feeling of validation and support from the audience. Let's light up the stage and make it a memorable performance filled with your cheers and claps.
I've overheard your theory 'nostalgia's for geeks' I guess sir, if you say so, some of us just like to read One second I'm a Koons, then suddenly the Koons is me Pop culture was in art, now art's in pop culture in me
I've heard critics talk about how nostalgia is outdated, but I disagree. I believe we can appreciate the art and culture of the past while still creating new and innovative works. My art is influenced by the pop culture around me, and in turn, I have affected pop culture with my own art.
Touch, touch Make it real loud
I want to feel the tactile sensation of your hands clapping together and the sound of your cheers to be so loud that it's almost overwhelming.
Writer(s): Paul Edward Blair, Nicolas Mercier, Dino Zisis, Nick Monson, Stefani Germanotta Copyright: Maxwell And Carter Global Publishing, House Of Gaga Publishing LLC, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Universal Music Corp., Glostream Music Publishing, Maxwell And Carter Publishing LLC, Musicallstars Bv, Warner-tamerlane Publishing Corp., WB Music Corp.
Contributed by Wyatt J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Weslei Mendes
Lyric
I stand here waiting for
You to bang the gong
To crash the critic saying
Is it right or is it wrong?
If only fame had an I. V.
Baby, could I bear
Being away from you, I
Found the vein, put it in here
I live for the applause, applause, applause
I live for the applause-plause
Live for the applause-plause
Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me
The applause, applause, applause
Give me that thing that I love
(I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
(Make it real loud)
Give me that thing that I love
(I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
(Make it real loud)
A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E
(Make it real loud)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E
(Make it real loud)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
I've overheard your theory
"Nostalgia's for geeks!"
I guess, sir, if you say so
Some of us just like to read
One second I'm a Koons then
Suddenly the Koons is me
Pop culture was in art
Now art's in pop culture, in me!
I live for the applause, applause, applause
I live for the applause-plause
Live for the applause-plause
Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me
The applause, applause, applause
Give me that thing that I love
(I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
(Make it real loud)
Give me that thing that I love
(I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
(Make it real loud)
A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E
(Make it real loud)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E
(Make it real loud)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch now
I live for the applause, applause, applause
I live for the applause-plause
Live for the applause-plause
Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me
The applause, applause, applause
Give me that thing that I love
(I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
(Make it real loud)
Give me that thing that I love
(I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
(Make it real loud)
A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E
(Make it real loud)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E
(Make it real loud)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
A-R-T-P-O-P
Faith Lee
This cover is so well done, it needs some
Applause
Eloise Carcini
It is! I can't express how epic it sounds. It makes me feel so alive! It obviously deserves some applause. I love what you did in your comment. I came from a Haikyuu amv: https://youtu.be/MjUzJXn7bO4
I wanted to listen to the full version of this cover and I'm so glad I did. What do y'all think of the amv? I think the songs suits it so well! I don't normally call things perfect, but I think this amv is the nearest thing to perfect.
Mistake In Comedy
Lmao 😂
gabriela BTS romania
👏👏👏👏👏
Nicole Flores
👌
XxIronAvengerxX
Something like that. :)
Davines27
Amazing!
Jai
I heard this cover through a yuri on ice amv and fell in love! 😍
kageyamasmilingwheneverheisproudofhinata
YESSSS
Becca
Saaame, God