Lyrics
I hear the thunder crash down, here it comes the rain
The speaker senses impending difficulty or challenges symbolized by thunder and rain.
I start to wonder right now if things will go my way
The speaker is uncertain about the future and wonders if things will turn in their favor.
And it goes on and on and on
Expresses a sense of continuity, possibly referring to life's challenges persisting.
'Til you reach your dying day
Life's struggles endure until one's death.
I should have run and run and run
Regret for not choosing a different path or avoiding challenges.
But I chose to be a slave
The speaker acknowledges a decision to submit to challenges willingly.
I'm getting off, getting high
Indicates the speaker's attempt to escape or find solace through substances or experiences.
Yeah I'm getting off, one day I'll die
Acknowledges mortality and the inevitability of death.
Calling from above said I'll go far
Reference to a higher power suggesting the speaker's potential for success.
Gonna be a star
Expresses the speaker's aspiration to become a star or achieve fame.
Gonna be a star
Reiteration of the desire to attain stardom.
I hear them tell me get a job in the local factory
Social pressure to conform to traditional employment.
But by the end of my week I'm left with no money
Financial struggles despite working, leading to dissatisfaction.
And it goes on and on and on
Reiterates the idea of life's challenges continuing relentlessly.
'Til you reach your dying day
Reinforces the idea that life's struggles persist until death.
I should have run and run and run
Reflects on the choice to face challenges rather than avoid them.
But I chose to be a slave
Acknowledges the speaker's decision to face difficulties willingly.
I'm getting off I'm getting high
Indicates an attempt to find relief or escape through substances or experiences.
Yeah I'm getting off, one day I'll die
Acceptance of mortality and the inevitability of death.
Calling from above said I'll go far
Reiteration of the higher power's affirmation of the speaker's potential success.
Gonna be a star
Reaffirms the aspiration to achieve stardom.
Gonna be a star
Reiteration of the desire to become a star or achieve fame.
I'm gonna go right now 'cause I'm getting off
Expresses the speaker's decision to move on from a current situation.
I really can't stay here, you're everything I'm not
The speaker feels incompatible with the current environment and desires change.
I really get so tired, same thing every day
Expresses fatigue and monotony from a repetitive daily routine.
I'm gonna go out there and make myself a name
The speaker intends to make a mark or achieve recognition.
And when I get there I will buy a Jaguar
Plans to reward oneself with a luxury car upon achieving success.
No one's gonna tell us who we are
Asserts independence and determination in defining one's identity.
Star la la la
Repetition of "Star la la la" as a celebration or affirmation of the speaker's goals.
Star la la la
Continuation of the celebratory or affirming refrain.
Star la la la
-Star la la la
-Gonna be a star
Reiteration of the speaker's determination to become a star or achieve fame.
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