Superstar
The Merrymakers Lyrics
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Many ways
People leave without a
Trace
Maybe they're just left
Behind
Too slow to fall in
Line
When it all came tumbling
Down
In the middle was a
Clown
Who never really
Understood
It was gone for good
Don't let go superstar
Let it
Show who you are
Don't let go
Superstar
(That's what you
Are)
(repeat)
And with pills
And alcohol
He was the king of
Rock'n roll
He looked like Elvis
'75
Puffed up but still
Alive
Don't let go
Superstar...
Superstar you
Can't deny it
Backstage fright
You can't defy it
You don't want
To live without it
You're too
Tired to talk about it
The Merrymakers' song "Superstar" is a reflection on the strange and unpredictable nature of life, and the way people sometimes disappear without a trace. The lyrics float between a general commentary on life and a specific story of a clown who finds himself lost in the chaos of a crumbling world, struggling to come to terms with the fact that what once was will never be again. The chorus serves as a reminder not to give up, to hold on to that inner spark that makes you shine, and to keep pushing forward even when things seem impossible.
The reference to pills and alcohol and the king of rock and roll is an obvious nod to Elvis Presley, the legendary singer who passed away at the age of 42 as a result of complications from years of drug use. The lyricist seems to be suggesting that even those who are seemingly at the height of their fame and success can fall victim to the whims of fate and the lure of self-destructive behavior. The final lines of the song plead with the listener not to give up on their dreams and aspirations, despite any fears or setbacks they may encounter along the way.
Overall, "Superstar" is a poignant and thought-provoking meditation on the fragility of life, the often-uneven balance between success and failure, and the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is strange in
The nature of existence is sometimes peculiar
Many ways
In many different aspects
People leave without a
Occasionally individuals depart without notice
Trace
No indication or record of their departure can be found
Maybe they're just left
Perhaps they were abandoned or excluded
Behind
Fallen out of step with the rest
Too slow to fall in
Unable to catch up and join in with others
Line
The expected course of action or behavior
When it all came tumbling
When everything began to fall apart
Down
Collapsed or disintegrated
In the middle was a
Somewhere in the center there was a
Clown
Merry and goofy individual
Who never really
That person who has never actually
Understood
grasped the situation at hand
It was gone for good
It had disappeared entirely
Don't let go superstar
Don't give up on your chance to be a celebrity
Let it
Allow it
Show who you are
Show off your true self
Superstar
A famous person adored by many
(That's what you
(That's who you
Are)
Are)
(repeat)
Repeat the chorus
And with pills
Additionally with medication
And alcohol
Also with alcohol consumption
He was the king of
That individual dominated
Rock'n roll
The genre of music that celebrates freedom and rebellion
He looked like Elvis
Reminiscent of the famed Elvis Presley
'75
In the year of 1975
Puffed up but still
Inflated, but not quite deflated
Alive
Breathing and still conscious
Superstar you
An accomplished and beloved performer
Can't deny it
Unable to reject or repudiate it
Backstage fright
Fear of performing in front of an audience
You can't defy it
It can't be circumvented or ignored
You don't want
You don't desire
To live without it
To go on without it would be unbearable
You're too
You're excessively
Tired to talk about it
Exhausted or weary and unable to discuss the subject matter
Contributed by Amelia C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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