Fame
Santigold Lyrics

We ain't got no name, no we ain't got no name
We don't have a specific identity, and we lack a reputation to our name.

We're rough, I understand 'cause there's status here to claim
We're struggling, but I get it because everyone wants to attain a certain level of recognition.

Want it in my hand, don't want it in my head
I want tangible success, not just a fleeting idea of it in my mind.

Searching for a win and a battle's on the way
We're looking for a victory, but there will be obstacles and challenges on our path.

Hustle make you high high
Working hard and grinding can give you a thrilling sense of accomplishment.

hustle make you low
However, constantly hustling can also take a toll on your mental and emotional health.

Say I want, say I want
We often declare that we want certain things, but it's not always clear if we truly desire them.

What I want don't ever know
Sometimes, we're unsure of what we truly want, and our desires can be fleeting and inconsistent.

All or none, all or none
Success is an all or nothing game, and there's little room for mediocrity or half-hearted efforts.

All I got won't make it go
Even if we put all our effort and resources into something, it's not guaranteed to succeed or bring us the fame we crave.

All we wasted
We may have lost or used up a lot of our resources, time, and energy in the pursuit of fame.

All to gain
However, we're willing to take these risks because the potential rewards of fame are worth it.

We all want the fame (we all want it)
Everyone desires fame and recognition in some way or another.

We're all the same (we all want it)
Despite our differences and unique circumstances, we all share the common desire for fame and success.

We don't got no shame no we don't got no shame
We're unapologetic in our pursuit of fame and aren't ashamed to go after it.

Aim up we got a plan say we never play their game
We have a strategy to attain success and are determined not to follow the conventional rules set by society.

Keep our hands in the sand so our hearts can't be mislead
We're trying to avoid disappointment and heartbreak by staying ignorant and focusing on our own goals.

We're herded through their lane holding close to what we said
We may feel pressured or forced to conform to societal expectations, but we're staying true to our own values and beliefs.

Not a one, not a one
We may not be the only ones pursuing fame, but we're willing to stand out and make our own unique mark despite the competition.

Maybe just a little though
However, we may still feel a sense of doubt or insecurity about our own abilities and chance for success.

All we really want the same you and I
In the end, we all want to achieve similar goals and find our own version of success.

Down low, oh, we really want the fame, fame
We may keep our desires for fame hidden, but we're still driven by the need for recognition and admiration.

How low, low
We may have to lower our expectations or standards to attain fame, and that can be a difficult decision to make.

I want the fame (we all want it)
The singer herself desires fame, just like everyone else.