superstar
Young Jeezy Lyrics

If you are what you say you are, a superstar
If you truly are the talented, popular personality you claim to be

Then have no fear, the camera's here
Don't be nervous, the camera crew is here to record your greatness

And the microphones and they wanna know
Reporters are eager to ask questions and know more about you

If you are what you say you are, a superstar
Again, asking if the self-proclaimed status of being a superstar is true

Then have no fear, the crowd is here
The audience is here and ready to be impressed by your performance

And the lights are on and they want a show
The stage is set, the crowd expects a great show, so don't disappoint them

Yeah, uh, a fresh cool young Lu
Jeezy refers to himself in the third person as a cool, young, fresh version of himself

Trying to cash his microphone check 2, 1, 2
He's trying to make money as a rapper

Want to believe my own hype but it's too untrue
He wants to buy into the idea that he's the best, but deep down, he knows it's not true

The world brought me to my knees
The challenges and obstacles of the music industry have humbled him

What have you brung you?
What have you achieved on your own merit? What makes you stand out?

Did you improve on the design?
Did you add anything original or innovative to your craft?

Did you do something new?
Did you achieve anything unique or original?

Well, your name ain't on the guest list
If you're not known or respected in the industry, you won't necessarily be recognized

Who brung you?
Who brought you here? Who vouched for your right to be here?

You, the more famous person you come through
More famous people can often get priority or special treatment

And the sexy lady next to you come to
Famous people often bring attractive companions with them

And then it hit me, standing outside of heaven
Jeezy realizes that fame and success can sometimes be similar to divine experiences

Waiting for God to come and get me
He's waiting for the big break or opportunity that will make him a superstar

I'm too uncouth, unschooled to the rules and two gum shoe
Jeezy feels out of place in the industry, lacking education and understanding of the rules and culture

Too much of a newcomer and too uncool
He's still relatively unknown and unproven, not yet an established player

Like Shadow and Lavelle, I battle with it well
He relates to other less-known performers who struggle to make it in the industry

Though I need a holiday like lady who song blue
He's feeling worn out by the grind of trying to make it

Go back whatever you did you undo
He wishes he could go back and do things differently to achieve greater success

Heavy is heaven, the devil on my two tons too
The pressure to succeed can be immense and weigh heavily on someone's mind and conscience

And you better wear your shades
The lights of the stage can be blinding, so protect your eyes

The spotlights here can burn holes through the stage
The bright lights of the stage can be incredibly intense

Down through the basement
The light penetrates even to the basement, highlighting the entire performance space

Passed the Indian graves where the dinosaurs laid
A playful reference to a burial site and prehistoric era, highlighting the long-standing history of performance and music

And out through China nearly misses air liners
The light is so intense it nearly affects air travel

Magnified times five this is pointed at the rhymer
The attention is directed at the artist, putting them in the spotlight

Ricochets off the moon and sets the forest a blaze
The path of the light is so intense it even hits the moon and impacts nature

Now that's important to say, 'cause even with all of that
Jeezy is pointing out the immense pressure and attention placed on performers

Most of us don't want it to fade
Despite the challenges, most performers want to continue their success and fame

We want it to braid, meaning we want it to grow
Jeezy agrees with this desire for success and growth

Meaning we want it to stay like the governor called
A reference to a political figure highlighting the desire for stability and consistency

And they told him to wait, unstrap him from the chair
He's referencing a negative experience with authority figures who restrained him or held him back

Put him back in his cage
The authority figures prevented him from being successful, restricting him like an animal in a cage

The audience ain't fazed
Despite these challenges, the audience is not deterred or disinterested

They ain't gone clap and they ain't gone praise
Jeezy is worried that the audience won't be excited or impressed by his performance

They want everything back that they paid
If the audience is not pleased with the show, they expect a refund or compensation

'Cause they been waiting since ten to see the lights get dim
The audience is eager for a great performance, waiting for hours in anticipation

So chauffeur, chauffeur come and take me away
Jeezy is ready to leave and get away from the stress and pressure of the industry

'Cause I been standing in this line for like five whole days
A humorous exaggeration to emphasize the dedication and sacrifice of pursuing success

Me and security ain't getting along
Jeezy may have had trouble with security staff or rules and regulations

And when I got to the front they told me all of the tickets were gone
Despite his efforts to get into the show, it's sold out and he's unable to attend

So just take me home where the mood is mellow
He's ready to relax and escape the chaos of the industry

And the roses are thrown, M&M's are yellow
A reference to a simple pleasure and comfort, highlighting a sense of home and contentment

And the light bulbs around my mirror don't flicker
A symbol of stability and steadiness - everything is normal

Everybody gets a nice autograph picture
Jeezy is an accomplished performer who is happy to give his fans a personal touch

One for you and one for your sister
He's generous and inclusive with his fans, wanting to build a positive reputation

Who had to work tonight but is an avid listener
He's acknowledging the dedication of his fans, even if they're not able to attend his performances

Every songs a favorite song and Mikes don't feed back
He's a consistent performer, with every song being a crowd-pleaser

All the reviewers say you need to go and see that
He's earned a positive reputation as a performer, with critics and fans alike recommending his shows

And everybody claps 'cause everybody is pleased
In this scenario, everyone is happy and content

Then they all take the stage and start performing for me
A playful reversal of roles - the fans are now performing for the artist

Like ha, ha, haha, ha
An exclamation of joy and happiness

Ha, ha, haha, ha, ha
Again, an expression of joy and contentment

If you are what you say you are a superstar
Reiterating the theme of the song - questioning the authenticity of someone's celebrity status

Then have no fear, the camera's here
If you truly are a superstar, you shouldn't be nervous or fearful of the attention

And the microphones and they wanna know
Reporters and interviewers are always eager to know more about the lives and work of celebrities

If you are what you say you are a superstar
One last repetition of the title - posing the question of authenticity one more time

Then have no fear the crowd is here
If you truly are a superstar, then the audience is here to support and celebrate your greatness

And the lights are on and they want a show
The stage is set, the audience is eager for entertainment, so you better deliver a great performance

Oh, oh, oh, yeah
A repeating, catchy refrain to emphasize the celebratory nature of the song