Whatever Happened To Corey Haim?
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Now don't you believe me
Oh can't you see I'm full of lies
Oh something
Oh something once pure
I came to the city
To build a mountain of envy
And to marry a Kennedy
So let's stay out tonight
I just can't stop it
I just can't stop it
Ooh, girl I say ooh
Whatever happened my friend
Ooh, girl I say ooh
Whatever happened my friend
Corey Haim
So if I betray you
I won't be the first
You won't be the last
Oh something
Oh something once pure
On Paramount Pictures
I'm Andy Warhol with other ....
Hey ...
I'm the American dream
So let's stay out tonight
You see, I just can't stop it
I just can't stop it
Ooh, girl I say ooh
Whatever happened my friend
Ooh, girl I say ooh
Whatever happened my friend
Yeah Corey Haim Haim Haim Haim
So put on that dress tonight
You see, we just can't stop it
We just can't stop it
Ooh, hey girl I said ooh
Whatever happened my friend




Corey Haim
Alright, alright... alllright

Overall Meaning

The song "Whatever Happened to Corey Haim?" by The Thrills is a nostalgic and introspective look into the life of the late actor Corey Haim and the hard and often destructive lifestyle of fame and fortune in Hollywood. The lyrics suggest a sense of regret and disappointment in the pursuit of fame and wealth, and the loss of innocence and purity. The singer seems to reflect on his own struggles with betraying others and succumbing to the temptations of the American Dream.


The first line of the song "Now don't you believe me, Oh can't you see I'm full of lies" sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer is grappling with his own dishonesty and disillusionment with the world of show business. He came to the city to "build a mountain of envy" and "marry a Kennedy," referencing the American Dream of wealth and power, but it has left him feeling empty and lost.


The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Whatever happened my friend, Corey Haim," is a lament for the tragic life and death of the 80s teen idol, whose own struggles with addiction and fame led to his untimely demise. The singer recognizes that he is not the only one to have experienced the pitfalls of Hollywood, and that Corey Haim's story is a cautionary tale for anyone seeking fame and fortune.


Line by Line Meaning

Now don't you believe me
I am a liar and a deceiver, so don't take my word for truth.


Oh can't you see I'm full of lies
I am a dishonest person and it should be apparent to everyone.


Oh something
There is a certain feeling or emotion that I cannot quite name or describe.


Oh something once pure
That emotion or feeling used to be pure and innocent, but has since been tarnished.


I came to the city
I moved to the city for a specific reason, likely to rise to fame or fortune.


To build a mountain of envy
I am striving to be envied and admired by others for my wealth, success, or status.


And to marry a Kennedy
I am ambitious enough to believe that I can marry into a famous or affluent family and elevate my own status.


So let's stay out tonight
Let's go out and have some fun this evening, despite any consequences or risks that may come with it.


I just can't stop it
I have an irresistible urge or desire to keep going, no matter what obstacles or dangers may be present.


Ooh, girl I say ooh
My emotions or passions are intense and all-consuming right now.


Whatever happened my friend
What has become of someone I knew or cared about in the past?


Corey Haim
Referring specifically to Corey Haim, a child actor who struggled with addiction and died tragically young.


So if I betray you
I may end up betraying you, but it's not like I would be the first or last person to do so.


I won't be the first
I know that betraying someone is not an original or unique act.


You won't be the last
Likewise, if someone else betrays me, it will not be the last time it happens to me.


On Paramount Pictures
Referring to the film studio Paramount Pictures, which has produced many famous movies.


I'm Andy Warhol with other ....
I am like Andy Warhol, a famous artist known for his avant-garde style and persona, but something is unknown or unspoken after that.


Hey ...
An exclamation to draw attention or indicate a pause.


I'm the American dream
I embody the ideals and aspirations of the classic American success story, though it may come at a cost.


Yeah Corey Haim Haim Haim Haim
Repeating the name of Corey Haim, perhaps out of a sense of nostalgia, mourning, or curiosity.


So put on that dress tonight
Get dressed up and come out with me tonight, even if it entails some risk or danger.


We just can't stop it
We have a shared feeling or desire that cannot be quelled or resisted.


Alright, alright... alllright
An upbeat, celebratory phrase to indicate satisfaction or excitement.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BEN CARRIGAN, CONOR DEASY, DANIEL PATRICK RYAN, KEVIN HORAN, PADRAIC GARRETT MCMAHON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@rabadooda

Now don't you believe me
Oh can't you see I'm full of lies
Oh something
Oh something once pure
I came to the city
To build a mountain of envy
And to marry a Kennedy
So let's stay out tonight
I just can't stop it
I just can't stop it
Ooh, girl I say ooh
Whatever happened my friend
Ooh, girl I say ooh
Whatever happened my friend
Corey Haim
So if I betray you
I won't be the first
You won't be the last
Oh something
Oh something once pure
On Paramount Pictures
I'm Andy Warhol with other ....
Hey ...
I'm the American dream
So let's stay out tonight
You see, I just can't stop it
I just can't stop it
Ooh, girl I say ooh
Whatever happened my friend
Ooh, girl I say ooh
Whatever happened my friend
Yeah Corey Haim Haim Haim Haim
So put on that dress tonight
You see, we just can't stop it
We just can't stop it
Ooh, hey girl I said ooh
Whatever happened my friend
Corey Haim
Alright, alright... alllright



All comments from YouTube:

@coke1355

2020 and I miss you the thrills!

@abrahamsanchez7422

Me too!

@maximilianogabriel9982

Yes ..for the 35+ years old people!

@Fizzy5pringwater

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@wilscilliams

@@maximilianogabriel9982 32+ lol

@zjared1039

2021

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@samnicholson5051

These guys are much more forgotten than Corey Haim is these days.

@hannahmyers4295

Is anyone else completely terrified that this song came out BEFORE he died?

@idk-tv7sg

Yes!! I'm like shaking so bad, it's anxiety level is high

@hannahmyers4295

I don't know. It's just kind of weird that they were wondering what happened to him and his career, but he didn't die until a year. >> Nothing seriously scary. Just sort of sad and strange I guess.

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