Fame
Skafari Lyrics
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What the fuck is this song ...unclear...
My god
Baby, look at me and tell me what you see
You ain't seen the best of me yet
Give me time, I'll make you forget the rest
I can catch the moon in my hand
Don't you know who I am?
Remember my name
(Fame) I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna learn how to fly (High)
I feel it coming together
People will see me and cry
(Fame) I'm gonna make it to heaven
Light up the sky like a flame
(Fame) I'm gonna live forever
Baby, remember my name
(Remember, remember, remember, remember)
Baby, look at me and tell me what you see
You ain't seen the best of me yet
Give me time, I'll make you forget the rest
I've got the story, and you can set it free
I can catch the moon in my hand
Don't you know who I am?
Remember my name
(Fame) I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna learn how to fly (High)
I feel it coming together
People will see me and die
(Fame) I'm gonna make it to heaven
Light up the sky like a flame
(Fame) I'm gonna live forever
Baby, remember my name
(Fame) I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna learn how to fly (High)
I feel it coming together
People will see me and die
(Fame) I'm gonna make it to heaven
Light up the sky like a flame
(Fame) I'm gonna live forever
Baby, remember my name
The Skafari song "Fame" is an upbeat and confident expression of the desire for fame and recognition. The lyrics open with a rhetorical question about the unlikely pairing of a Swiss band playing ska music. The singer then addresses their audience, urging them to look closer and see the potential for greatness that lies within. They promise to make the audience forget all others and to become an icon of immortality, lighting up the sky and making people cry, bowing down to their greatness. The chorus repeats the declaration of eternal fame and a desire to fly high and make it to heaven while being remembered forever.
The lyrics reflect the desire for greatness that is common in popular music, but also add a touch of humor and self-awareness by questioning the band's niche genre. The chords and instrumentation match the peppy and upbeat mood of the lyrics, with a heavy emphasis on brass and rhythmic guitar. The song is both a celebration and a critique of the hunger for fame that is a central tenet of pop culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you ever hear a Swiss band playing Ska music?
Have you ever encountered a band from Switzerland that performs Ska music?
What the fuck is this song ... unclear ...
The listener doesn't understand the song and is questioning its purpose and meaning.
My god
An exclamation that denotes surprise or astonishment.
Baby, look at me and tell me what you see
The singer is asking the listener to assess them by what they see.
You ain't seen the best of me yet
The listener has not yet experienced the singer at their finest.
Give me time, I'll make you forget the rest
The singer is confident that with time, they will become so memorable that listeners will forget all other musicians.
I've got the story, and you can set it free
The singer has a compelling story to share and is enlisting the listener's help in spreading their message.
I can catch the moon in my hand
The singer feels capable of accomplishing the impossible.
Don't you know who I am?
The singer wants the listener to recognize their greatness and potential.
Remember my name
The singer wants the listener to remember and associate their name with their musical talent.
(Fame) I'm gonna live forever
The singer believes their fame and talent will ensure their legacy will endure for eternity.
I'm gonna learn how to fly (High)
The singer is comparing their ambitions to flying, soaring to great heights and achieving success.
I feel it coming together
The singer senses that all the pieces of their success are falling into place.
People will see me and cry
The singer believes their music will elicit powerful emotions from listeners.
I'm gonna make it to heaven
The singer is equating success in the music industry to arriving in heaven.
Light up the sky like a flame
The singer wants to make a significant impact with their music and metaphorically light the world on fire.
Baby, remember my name
Reinforcing the importance of the listener remembering their name in association with their musical prowess.
(Remember, remember, remember, remember)
An emphasis on the importance of remembering the singer's name and their music.
Contributed by Muhammad H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.