I Will Never Be A Star
Life outside the limelight can be tough. Bjarte Ylvisåker, the younger brot… Read Full Bio ↴Life outside the limelight can be tough. Bjarte Ylvisåker, the younger brother of Vegard and Bård Ylvisåker (a.k.a. Ylvis), sings about living in the shadow of his two famous siblings in their new music video.

I Will Never Be A Star
Ylvis Lyrics


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They're amazing, don't you think?
So incredibly talented
So many hits on YouTube
So many things to live up to

They're amazing, don't you think?
My two older brothers
They've had a wonderful career
But I was never asked to join them

Oh God, how can it be?
Those assholes did not ask me?

I will never be a star
I will never ever do a concert
Never perform with an audience
I'll never stand alone on stage
I wouldn't have the nerve to do it
Guess I would fuck it up anyway
I will never be a star

I have some tricks up my sleeve
How I wish that I can show them
I spin a pen around my thumb
And then I grab it with my index

I want to show it
But I know I can't
'Cause the live audience
Gives me nerves, here I stand
I tremble, I sweat
Shivers run down my spine
As I stretch out my arm and prepare

That's why I'll never be a star
I wouldn't know how to move my body
I would be stiff as a traffic light
I will never be a star
I wouldn't know how to top the chorus
With lots of smoke going everywhere

Okay, listen up everyone!
I know you enjoyed my pen trick
And it's real easy, you can learn it too
Just go to YouTube and search for "pen trick"
That's what I did!

I will never be a star
You better believe it
'Cause I mean it




I will never be
I will never be a star

Overall Meaning

In Ylvis's song I Will Never Be a Star, the lyrics reflect on the singer feeling left out and inferior in comparison to his two older brothers who have had successful careers as performers. The song expresses his envy and admiration for the talent and achievements of his brothers, but he also acknowledges that he himself lacks the confidence and ability to perform in front of an audience. The lyrics convey a sense of defeat and resignation, as the singer acknowledges that he will never be able to live up to the expectations set by his brothers and the entertainment industry at large.


The line "So many hits on YouTube" is particularly interesting as it reflects the undeniable influence of digital media and technology on the entertainment industry today. As YouTube has become one of the primary platforms for discovering new talent and sharing content, the success of performers is no longer solely reliant on traditional gatekeepers like record labels or talent agencies. The song also highlights the pressure and standards placed on performers by the industry and society as a whole, emphasizing the need for authenticity and self-acceptance.


Another noteworthy aspect of the song is the use of humor and self-deprecation to discuss a serious topic such as the pressures of fame and performance. The singer's admission of his lack of skill and confidence is portrayed in a humorous way through references to his pen trick and physical stiffness on stage. This approach adds a layer of relatability and charm to the otherwise melancholic lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

They're amazing, don't you think?
Expressing admiration for Ylvis and their talent


So incredibly talented
Further praising of Ylvis and their skills


So many hits on YouTube
Acknowledging the popularity of Ylvis's videos on YouTube


So many things to live up to
Feeling the pressure to meet high expectations


My two older brothers
Referring to Ylvis's older brothers who are also performers


They've had a wonderful career
Recognizing the success of Ylvis's brothers in their career


But I was never asked to join them
Feeling left out of their career path


Those assholes did not ask me?
Expressing frustration at not being included by siblings


I will never be a star
Resigning to the fact of not becoming a celebrity


I will never ever do a concert
Clearly stating an aversion to performing on stage


Never perform with an audience
Saying that performing with an audience is not something desired


I'll never stand alone on stage
Stating a lack of desire to have a solo performance


I wouldn't have the nerve to do it
Admitting to a lack of confidence to perform


Guess I would fuck it up anyway
Feeling incapable of performing well even if given a chance


I have some tricks up my sleeve
Referencing a talent or skill that Ylvis possesses


How I wish that I can show them
Desiring to exhibit the talent/skill but feeling unable to


I want to show it
Expressing a strong desire to show off the talent/skill


But I know I can't
Acknowledging a lack of ability to demonstrate on stage


'Cause the live audience
Citing the audience as a source of anxiety


Gives me nerves, here I stand
Admitting to stage fright


I tremble, I sweat
Describing physical reactions to stage fright


Shivers run down my spine
Further describing the physical effects of anxiety


As I stretch out my arm and prepare
Preparing to perform but feeling anxious about it


I wouldn't know how to move my body
Admitting to a lack of coordination for performing on stage


I would be stiff as a traffic light
Comparing oneself to an inanimate object to emphasize awkwardness on stage


I wouldn't know how to top the chorus
Feeling incapable of adding anything to a performance or being a lead performer


With lots of smoke going everywhere
Referring to typical special effects or stunts in a performance


Okay, listen up everyone!
Addressing an audience


I know you enjoyed my pen trick
Acknowledging a previous trick that was well-received


And it's real easy, you can learn it too
Encouraging others to learn a trick that Ylvis can perform


Just go to YouTube and search for "pen trick"
Providing instructions for where to find instructions on how to learn the trick


You better believe it
Stating with emphasis or conviction


'Cause I mean it
Asserting the sincerity of the previous statement




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LARS BLEIKLIE DEVIK, HALVOR FOLSTAD, DAG HOLTAN-HARTWIG, CHRISTIAN LOCHSTOER, VEGARD YLVISAAKER, BARD URHEIM YLVISAKER

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Comments from YouTube:

@emmaholgersen821

I love the "those assholes did not ask me" part

@mike365fly

+Chihaya Amaze The brothers took all the good genes lol.

@consaka1

+Play-a-maker I think his voice is just as good or better than his brothers.

@Naynarubi

+Play-a-maker No, he looks the same, he is just Chubby

@pavelvodnar3206

+Naynarubi but smaller,

@Jaimerifebasanta

+consaka1 yep, he's a better singer. I want him back :(

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@thopanwijoyo7102

"those asshole did not ask me?" the best part of the lyric.

@Lumpcas

Yeah it changes up the song, like a classical Ylvis song

@jacobsallaboutgaming773

I agree 100%

@KevinKosmoArt

The third Hemsworth brother wakes up to this song every morning!

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