Lyrics
Everybody wants to be recognized
Expresses the universal desire for acknowledgment and validation.
It doesn't matter what you've done
Highlights that the need for recognition is independent of past actions.
Some people find it on a big silver screen
Suggests that some find recognition in the glamour of the entertainment industry.
Some find it behind a shotgun
Contrasts with the previous line, indicating others seek recognition through more aggressive or forceful means.
A small young girl, a downtown south
Introduces a specific character, a young girl in a downtown area.
She saw a starlet in a movie house
Describes the girl witnessing a starlet in a movie house, perhaps igniting her own desire for recognition.
She left her mama to stake a big claim
The girl takes bold steps, leaving her mother to pursue recognition and success.
Poor little girl, never gonna be the same
Suggests that the girl's life is forever changed by her pursuit of recognition.
Ooh, recognition
Reiterates the theme of seeking recognition, emphasizing its importance.
Ooh, recognition
-All you lookin' for a wide open door
Addresses those searching for opportunities, metaphorically represented as a "wide open door."
You want them all to see your face
Expresses the desire for visibility and fame, wanting others to see and acknowledge one's presence.
There's too many fingers pointin' to your grave
Warns about the criticism and judgment that often accompany the pursuit of recognition.
So go back home and keep your place
Advises returning home and staying humble in the face of challenges.
Ooh, recognition
Repeats the chorus, emphasizing the craving for recognition.
Ooh, recognition
-Ooh, recognition
Continues the repetition of the chorus, underscoring the theme.
Ooh, recognition
-Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An additional vocal expression, possibly conveying intensity or emotion.
Recognition
Repeats the word "Recognition," serving as a central focus and reinforcing the theme.
Recognition is what I want
Explicitly states the desire for recognition, repeating for emphasis.
Recognition is what I want
-Recognition is what I want
-Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeats "Yeah," possibly indicating a strong affirmation of the need for recognition.
Recognition, give me some
Directly implores to receive some form of recognition.
Recognition, recognition, recognition
Repetition of "Recognition," intensifying the plea for acknowledgment.
Recognition, recognition, recognition
-Recognition, give me some
-Ooh, recognition
Concludes with a final plea for recognition, encapsulating the song's central theme.
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