Lyrics
Washed up, Strung out
Feeling washed up and drained, possibly from substance use or a difficult lifestyle.
Living in a black out
Living in a state of unawareness or confusion, possibly due to being intoxicated.
World spinning out of control
Feeling like things are spiraling out of control in the world or in one's life.
Face down, messed up
In a state of disarray or chaos, face down, possibly reflecting a sense of defeat or being overwhelmed.
Never gonna be enough
Never feeling satisfied or fulfilled, despite efforts.
Just another part of the show
Feeling like one is just an insignificant part of a larger, staged performance or facade.
You finally fall away
Reaching a point where one finally falls away or fades from the limelight.
The lights are fading
The prominence or attention given to the individual is diminishing.
You wear it on your face
It's evident on one's expression that they're experiencing internal or external pressures.
The cracks are breaking
Signs of cracks or weaknesses becoming more apparent and causing a breakdown.
Where's your celebrity now
Questioning the whereabouts or status of the person's celebrity status now that they're no longer in the spotlight.
Cause we're so lost without you
Expressing a dependency or reliance on this person, feeling lost without their presence.
Where's your celebrity now
Reiterating the query about the status of their celebrity, emphasizing the loss of control.
So out of control
Being completely out of control or lacking restraint.
A million lights can change a life
The potential for fame or success, indicated by the metaphor of "a million lights," and how it impacts life.
Or how far you'd go
The lengths one might go to in pursuit of fame or success, possibly losing sight of oneself.
Careful what you wish for
A cautionary warning about being careful what one desires because it might come true with unforeseen consequences.
You just might get it
One might receive what they ask for but could find it overwhelming or not what they expected.
Bright light, burn out
A sudden, intense burnout or decline in brightness, likened to a bright light fading.
Villains with a hand out
Antagonists or negative influences seeking to take advantage of the person's fame or vulnerability.
Selling every inch of your soul
Exchanging parts of oneself for fame or success, losing authenticity.
Fake life, fake town
Living a superficial or insincere life in a place that mirrors that fakeness.
Tired of the let down
Fed up with continuous disappointment or feeling worn out by repeated letdowns.
The chemicals are starting to show
The effects of substances or external influences are becoming visible or apparent.
The lines they fall away
Signs of breakdown or disintegration becoming more apparent, possibly related to a persona or facade.
The fall is never ending
A continuous, never-ending descent or decline.
You wear it on your face
Similar to line 9, the person's struggles are reflected in their expression.
The cracks are breaking
Repeated mention of cracks forming, indicating a continual breakdown.
You used to make this for me
A reminiscence of how the person used to create or contribute, now feeling that it's taken from them.
And now you take this from me
A sense of loss or deprivation, possibly of creativity or agency.
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