IDOL
Wasp Lyrics

The song "Idol" by Wasp is a personal reflection on the effects of fame on an individual. The opening line "Will I be alone this morning?/ Will I need my friends?" highlights the loneliness that comes with being famous. The artist questions if they will require the support of their companions to help them get through their struggles. This can be seen as an acknowledgment of the fact that despite having admirers, those in the public eye go through emotional turmoil.

The verse "If I could only stand and stare in the mirror would I see/ One fallen hero with a face like me" portrays the internal conflict and self-doubt that fame has brought upon the artist. They question if they are deserving of the attention received and question their worthiness to be an idol. This is further highlighted in the verse "And if I scream, could anybody hear me/ If I smash the silence, you'll see what fame has done to me". The artist expresses their desperation to be heard and understood despite the pedestal they have been put on.

The chorus "Kiss away the pain and leave me lonely/ I'll never know if love's a lie/ Ooh - being crazy in paradise is easy/ Can you see the prisoners in my eyes/ Where is the love to shelter me/ Give me love, love set me free/ Where is the love, to shelter me/ Only love, love set me free/ Set me free" reflects the idea that despite the material possessions that come with fame, true happiness lies in love and acceptance. The artist acknowledges that being famous can be like being in paradise, but it can also feel like a prison. The artist begs for love to set them free of the pressures of fame and to bring them shelter from the harsh realities of fame.