Famous
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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I know you've tried
I know you've cried
I know you're died
A little inside but
(C): Baby you could be famous
You could see your marble face all around
Baby you could be famous
If you could just get out of this town
Just get out of this town now
Baby you could be famous
You could sell the world a new look and sound
Baby you could be famous
If you could just get out of this town
Just get out of this town now
You sold your soul
To rock'n'roll
Gave up control
But here's your loophole:
(C)
You are the queen
Of every scene
You are the king




Of everything.
(C)

Overall Meaning

The Magnetic Fields' song "Famous" appears to be about a person who is feeling trapped and unfulfilled in their current situation, and dreams of making it big, hence the chorus repeated twice, "Baby you could be famous, If you could just get out of this town, Just get out of this town now." The singer acknowledges that the person they are speaking to has tried and cried and perhaps feels like they are dying little by little inside, but they still have hope, the hope of becoming famous. The lyrics suggest that the person may have already sold their soul to rock n' roll and given up control, but there's a loophole that will make them a king or a queen of everything. For this person, becoming famous is seen as a way of escaping their current situation, a way to gain control over their life and become somebody important, somebody who matters.


The song's lyrics are straightforward, but the repeated chorus and catchy, upbeat rhythm give the song a sense of hope and urgency. It's a song that could inspire someone who is stuck in a small town or a dead-end job to dream big and take a chance on themselves. The lyrics remind us that fame is not guaranteed, but it is worth striving for, as it can bring power, prestige, and the opportunity to shape the world in one's image. The song's message is both empowering and cautionary; it suggests that fame can be a way out, but it can also be a trap.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you've tried
I am aware of the effort you have put into achieving something


I know you've cried
I know that you have shed tears over something


I know you're died
I know that a part of you has died or is struggling


A little inside but
Even though a part of you has died, it is only slightly and there is hope for you


Baby you could be famous
You have the potential to be well-known and recognized


You could see your marble face all around
Your face could be seen on magazines, billboards, and other forms of media


If you could just get out of this town
In order to achieve fame, you need to leave this current place behind and explore other opportunities


Just get out of this town now
The sooner you leave, the sooner you can start pursuing your dreams


You could sell the world a new look and sound
You have the potential to introduce a unique style and sound that people all over the world would want to emulate


You sold your soul
You have made a significant sacrifice for your passion


To rock'n'roll
Your sacrifice involves the world of music


Gave up control
You have surrendered some level of power or influence for the sake of your passion


But here's your loophole:
There is a way for you to still have some level of control and influence


You are the queen
You are the most important and influential person in your world


Of every scene
Your influence extends to every corner of your passion


You are the king
You have achieved the highest level of success in your field


Of everything.
Your influence and success is all-encompassing




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