Applause
Terabrite Lyrics


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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, 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, touch (make it real loud)

(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) 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 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, 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, touch (make it real loud)

(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Put your hands up, make ′em touch, touch

Touch, touch
Touch, touch now
Ooh-ooh-ooh-hoo
Ooh-ooh-ooh-hoo
Ooh-ooh-ooh-hoo
Ooh-ooh

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, 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, touch (make it real loud)

(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Put your hands up, make ′em touch, touch (make it real loud)
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch





A-R-T-P-O-P

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song portrays the artist waiting for the approval of the critics and the audience. Here, applause represents validation and endorsement of the artist's work. The second line, "To crash the critic saying, 'Is it right or is it wrong?'" represents the artist's desire to criticize and challenge the critics' opinions. The artist then proceeds to explain her addiction to fame, even though it could be draining and toxic, and that she has found a way to cope with it, which she describes as a vein of applause. These lines mean that even though the artist knows that fame can be overwhelming and exhausting, she cannot help but crave validation and recognition.


The chorus, "I live for the applause, applause, applause," is a repetition of the artist's addiction to fame and validation. The next line, "Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me," emphasizes the artist's need for the audience's adoration, cheers, and applause. The artist then proceeds to ask for the audience's attention and support, requesting them to raise their hands and cheer for her. The repetition of the letters A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E further emphasizes the artist's desire to be recognized and celebrated by the audience.


The second verse of the song talks about the artist's admiration for pop culture and how it has influenced and inspired her art. The artist explains that pop culture is not inferior to art, but rather they both exist together and complement each other, and that art is now a part of pop culture. The line "One second I'm a Koons, then suddenly the Koons is me" represents the artist's appreciation for Jeff Koons, an American artist whose work is an amalgamation of popular culture and art.


Line by Line Meaning

I stand here waiting for you to bang the gong
I am eagerly waiting for you to make a loud noise to signify that the show should start.


To crash the critic saying, "Is it right or is it wrong?"
I want to create such a big impact that even the critics will be unsure if what I did was right or wrong.


If only fame had an I.V., baby could I bear
If fame could be injected like medicine directly into my veins, I could handle being away from you (my fans).


Being away from you, I found the vein, put it in here
Whenever I feel away from my fans, I turn to my fame as a way of coping with the distance.


I live for the applause, applause, applause
The only thing I seek in this world is the approval and validation of my fans, and I will do anything to get it.


I live for the applause-plause
My ultimate goal is to receive loud and enthusiastic applause from my fans.


Live for the applause-plause
Everything I do is essentially just to get that applause from my fans.


Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me
The sound of my fans cheering and screaming for me is what gives me purpose and motivation in my life.


Give me that thing that I love (I′ll turn the lights out)
I want my fans to give me the thing that I love the most - their loud and passionate support - and I will reciprocate by turning up the energy and intensity of my performance.


Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)
I want my fans to put their hands up and touch each other as a way of showing their enthusiasm, and I want them to do so loudly.


(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
I want my fans to spell out the word 'applause' letter by letter, and I want them to do it as loudly as possible.


I′ve overheard your theory "nostalgia's for geeks"
I have heard people say that nostalgia is for people who are out of touch and uncool.


I guess sir, if you say so, some of us just like to read
I respect your opinion, but there are some of us who enjoy revisiting the past and reminiscing about old times.


One second I′m a Koons, then suddenly the Koons is me
One moment I am inspired by the artist Jeff Koons, and the next moment I become a reflection of his art in my own work and persona.


Pop culture was in art, now art's in pop culture in me
At one point, pop culture drew from the world of art, but now I am the embodiment of the convergence of those two worlds.


Touch, touch
I want my fans to physically touch each other, as a way of showing their enthusiasm and connection to one another.


Touch, touch now
I want my fans to touch each other right at this moment, right now, to show just how passionate and connected they are.


Ooh-ooh-ooh-hoo
A sound of excitement, energy, and anticipation for what's to come in the performance.


A-R-T-P-O-P
A call to embrace and celebrate art and pop culture in all their forms and aspects.




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TeraBrite

Thank you so much and thanks for noticing! It's nice to get some appreciation for the hard work we have been putting in. Totally worth it, we love what we do, and this is what we love! <3

PoomPoom

No comments? Lemme fix that... WTH 9 years ago

JellyMaster64

@PoomPoom ayyy second

TeraBrite

Haha glad you think so! That's not necessarily our goal, just showing support for the artists but it's so much fun! Thank you so much for the support. =D

Darkiz

I am very happy i was part of this amazing journey from singers to roblox youtubers
I hope you upload more songs on this channel

TeraBrite

Woooh! Glad you like it! We put a lot of work into this one. =D Thank you!!

Darkiz

The good old days 😭
Look how far have you come

TOASTY

This is THE BEST cover I've heard of this song! Found you through ChrisPirillo by the way, we should talk sometime about makin' something together!!

TeraBrite

Thanks! We are trying to get a formula down so we can release a cohesive album and doing covers is a great practice to perfect it! We had so much fun with this one, it was the perfect song to cover for us! Glad you liked it. =D

JellyMaster64

Yoo ok

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