Hall of Fame
will.i.am The Script Lyrics


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Yeah, you could be the greatest
You can be the best
You can be the King Kong banging on your chest

You could beat the world
You could beat the war
You could talk to God, go banging on his door
You can throw your hands up
You can beat the clock
You can move a mountain
You can break rocks
You can be a master
Don't wait for luck
Dedicate yourself and you can find yourself

Standing in the hall of fame
And the world's gonna know your name
'Cause you burn with the brightest flame
And the world's gonna know your name
And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame

You could go the distance
You could run the mile
You could walk straight through hell with a smile

You could be the hero
You could get the gold
Breaking all the records that thought, never could be broke

Do it for your people
Do it for your pride
How you ever gonna know if you never even try?

Do it for your country
Do it for you name
'Cause there's gonna be a day

When your, standing in the hall of fame
And the world's gonna know your name
'Cause you burn with the brightest flame
And the world's gonna know your name
And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame

Be a champion, be a champion, be a champion, be a champion

On the walls of the hall of fame

Be students, be teachers
Be politicians, be preachers

Be believers, be leaders
Be astronauts Be champions
Be truth seekers

Be students, be teachers
Be politicians, be preachers

Be believers, be leaders
Be astronauts, be champions

Standing in the hall of fame
And the world's gonna know your name
'Cause you burn with the brightest flame
And the world's gonna know your name
And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame

(You can be a champion) You could be the greatest, you can be the best
(You can be a champion)You can be the King Kong banging on your chest
You could beat the world (you can be a champion)
You could beat the war (you can be a champion)
You could talk to God, go banging on his door (you can be a champion)

You can throw your hands up (you can be a champion)
You can beat the clock (you can be a champion)
You can move a mountain (you can be a champion)
You can break rocks (you can be a champion)

You can be a master (you can be a champion)
Don't wait for luck (you can be a champion)




Dedicate yourself and you can find yourself (you can be a champion)
Standing in the hall of fame (you can be a champion)

Overall Meaning

The Script's song 'Hall of Fame' is a motivational anthem, aimed at inspiring listeners to strive for their dreams and reach their full potential. The lyrics suggest that anyone can achieve greatness if they have the dedication and persistence to pursue their goals relentlessly. The opening lines "Yeah, you could be the greatest, You can be the best" sets the tone for the entire song, which emphasises the idea that with hard work and determination, anyone can achieve greatness.


The idea of 'banging on your chest like King Kong' is a metaphor for asserting oneself and demonstrating confidence in one's abilities. The lyrics suggest that by being confident and unafraid to assert oneself, one can be successful in any area of life, whether it's in business, sports or personal relationships. The line "You can talk to God, go banging on his door" suggests that even the divine force can be influenced by one's strong will and determination.


The chorus, 'Standing in the hall of fame, And the world's gonna know your name, 'Cause you burn with the brightest flame, And the world's gonna know your name', encapsulates the song's message that by working hard and being dedicated to achieving one's goals, one can become a legend, a person of great renown who will be remembered through history. Overall, the song encourages people to be champions in whatever they do and strive to leave a lasting legacy that is worthy of the 'hall of fame'.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, you could be the greatest
You have the potential to be amazing


You can be the best
You have what it takes to excel


You can be the King Kong banging on your chest
You can be confident and show off your strength


You could beat the world
You have the ability to conquer anything


You could beat the war
You can overcome any challenge


You could talk to God, go banging on his door
You can ask for help and divine guidance


You can throw your hands up
You can express yourself freely


You can beat the clock
You can achieve your goals within a time limit


You can move a mountain
You can tackle the impossible and succeed


You can break rocks
You can overcome even the toughest obstacles


You can be a master
You can become an expert in your field


Don't wait for luck
Success comes from hard work, not chance


Dedicate yourself and you can find yourself
Commit to your goals and you'll discover your true potential


Standing in the hall of fame
Receiving recognition for your achievement


And the world's gonna know your name
Your success will be widely known


'Cause you burn with the brightest flame
Your passion and dedication shine through


And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame
Your success will be celebrated and remembered


You could go the distance
You can persevere through challenges and reach your goals


You could walk straight through hell with a smile
You can face adversity while maintaining a positive attitude


You could be the hero
You have the ability to make a positive difference


You could get the gold
You can attain the highest level of achievement


Breaking all the records that thought, never could be broke
You can surpass expectations and break barriers


Do it for your people
Your success can inspire and benefit others


Do it for your pride
Achieving success can be a source of personal satisfaction and fulfillment


Do it for your country
Your success can bring honor to your nation


Do it for your name
Your success can be a reflection of your identity


Be a champion
Strive for greatness


Be students, be teachers
Learn and share your knowledge


Be politicians, be preachers
Use your influence to make a positive impact


Be believers, be leaders
Have faith and inspire others


Be astronauts Be champions
Explore and achieve greatness


Be truth seekers
Seek knowledge and understanding


(You can be a champion) You could be the greatest, you can be the best
You have the potential to be amazing and excel


(You can be a champion)You can be the King Kong banging on your chest
You can be confident and show off your strength


On the walls of the hall of fame
Your success will be celebrated and remembered




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel O'Donoghue, James Barry, Mark Sheehan, Will Adams

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@guerry2628

"Hall Of Fame"
(feat. Will.I.Am)

Yeah, you can be the greatest
You can be the best
You can be the King Kong banging on your chest

You can beat the world
You can beat the war
You can talk to God, go banging on his door

You can throw your hands up
You can beat the clock (yeah)
You can move a mountain
You can break rocks
You can be a master
Don't wait for luck
Dedicate yourself and you gon' find yourself

Standing in the hall of fame (yeah)
And the world's gonna know your name (yeah)
'Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah)
And the world's gonna know your name (yeah)
And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame

You can go the distance
You can run the mile
You can walk straight through hell with a smile

You can be the hero
You can get the gold
Breaking all the records they thought never could be broke

Yeah, do it for your people
Do it for your pride
How are you ever gonna know if you never even try?

Do it for your country
Do it for your name
'Cause there's gonna be a day...

When you're standing in the hall of fame (yeah)
And the world's gonna know your name (yeah)
'Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah)
And the world's gonna know your name (yeah)
And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame

Be a champion, be a champion, be a champion, be a champion
On the walls of the hall of fame

Be students
Be teachers
Be politicians
Be preachers
(Yeah)

Be believers
Be leaders
Be astronauts
Be champions
Be truth seekers

Be students
Be teachers
Be politicians
Be preachers

Be believers
Be leaders
Be astronauts
Be champions

Standing in the hall of fame (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And the world's gonna know your name (yeah, yeah, yeah)
'Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And the world's gonna know your name (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame

(Be a champion)
You could be the greatest
You can be the best
(Be a champion)
You can be the King Kong banging on your chest

(Be a champion)
You could beat the world
You could beat the war
(Be a champion)
You could talk to God, go banging on his door

(Be a champion)
You can throw your hands up
(Be a champion)
You can beat the clock (yeah)
You can move a mountain
(Be a champion)
You can break rocks

(Be a champion)
You can be a master
Don't wait for luck
(Be a champion)
Dedicate yourself and you gonna find yourself

Standing in the hall of fame



@Abdifatah-Meecaad

Yeah, you can be the greatest
You can be the best
You can be the King Kong banging on your chest
You can beat the world
You can beat the war
You can talk to God, go banging on his door

You can throw your hands up
You can beat the clock
You can move a mountain
You can break rocks
You can be a master
Don't wait for luck
Dedicate yourself and you can find yourself

Standing in the hall of fame
And the world's gonna know your name
'Cause you burn with the brightest flame
And the world's gonna know your name
And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame

You can go the distance
You can run the mile
You can walk straight through hell with a smile
You can be the hero
You can get the gold
Breaking all the records
That thought never could be broke

Do it for your people
Do it for your pride
Never gonna know if you never even try
Do it for your country
Do it for you name

'Cause there's gonna be a day
When you're standing in the hall of fame
And the world's gonna know your name
'Cause you burn with the brightest flame
And the world's gonna know your name
And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame

Be a champion
Be a champion
Be a champion
Be a champion
And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame

Be students
Be teachers
Be politicians
Be preachers

Be believers
Be leaders
Be astronauts
Be champions
Be true seekers

Be students
Be teachers
Be politicians
Be preachers (be preachers)

Be believers
Be leaders
Be astronauts
Be champions

Standing in the hall of fame
And the world's gonna know your name
'Cause you burn with the brightest flame
And the world's gonna know your name
And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame

You can be the greatest (you can be a champion)
You can be the best (you can be a champion)
You can be the King Kong banging on your chest (you can be a champion)
You could beat the world (you can be a champion)
You could beat the war (you can be a champion)
You could talk to God, go banging on his door (you can be a champion)

You can throw your hands up (you can be a champion)
You can beat the clock (you can be a champion)
You can move a mountain (you can be a champion)
You can break rocks (you can be a champion)

You can be a master (you can be a champion)
Don't wait for luck (you can be a champion)
Dedicate yourself and you can find yourself
Standing in the hall of fame



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