On the 19th of November 2008, two previously unreleased songs were put up for download on Carrie's NPR blog, Monitor Mix. A further two were available to stream for two weeks.
Number One Fan
The Spells Lyrics
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Move the light from your tongue
Put it in your hand then apart for the band
Everyone lookout for the shiny star
Everyone lookout for the shiny star
Take out your eyes if you want to look
At the fires and make your way
'cross the floor and in the dark
Everyone lookout for the shiny star
Everyone lookout for the shiny star
And we're movin' so much closer to where you are
And we're movin' so much closer to where you are
Take out your eyes
Take off your mouth
The lyrics of "Number One Fan" by The Spells convey a message about the desire for recognition and the need to stand out. The opening lines, "Take off your mouth if you want to be heard, move the light from your tongue, put it in your hand then apart for the band" suggest that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to be noticed. This could imply their desperation for fame or their desire to establish their identity and be recognized for their creative expression.
The second half of the song features the repetition of the phrase "Everyone lookout for the shiny star" which emphasizes the need for acknowledgment from the wider audience. The lyrics "Take out your eyes if you want to look, at the fires and make your way, 'cross the floor and in the dark, crack the mark" suggests that the singer is willing to go to great lengths to achieve success, even if it means sacrificing something as essential as their vision.
Overall, "Number One Fan" by The Spells can be interpreted as a commentary on the hyper-competitive nature of the entertainment industry and the lengths people will go to make it to the top.
Line by Line Meaning
Take off your mouth if you wanna be heard
If you really want others to listen to you, stop talking and start doing something impactful
Move the light from your tongue
Your words can have a powerful impact, so use them wisely and choose them carefully
Put it in your hand then apart for the band
Use your words and actions to support and uplift others, rather than seeking attention solely for yourself
Everyone lookout for the shiny star
There will always be those seeking attention and fame, but true success comes from working hard and making a meaningful impact
Take out your eyes if you want to look
Sometimes you need to step back and see things from a different perspective to truly understand the world around you
At the fires and make your way
Don't be afraid to face challenges and overcome obstacles, as these experiences can help you grow and become stronger
'cross the floor and in the dark
Life isn't always easy, but pushing through the tough times can lead to incredible growth and self-discovery
Crack the mark
Set ambitious goals for yourself and don't give up until you've achieved them
And we're movin' so much closer to where you are
With each challenge we overcome and goal we achieve, we get closer to becoming the best version of ourselves
Take out your eyes
Take a step back and see things from a different perspective to gain new insights and better understand the world around you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREAS JONAS SAMMY ROMDHANE, CLEOPATRA HIGGINS, ZAINHAM MANDISA TALIBAM VENETT HIGGINS, YONAH HIGGINS, CHRISTINE MAY HIGGINS, JOSEF LAROSSI
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