Lyrics
Cement hands - she comes alive on my poster
The person described has a firm grip or impact when depicted on a poster.
Cement band - and I'm in love
Metaphorical reference to a band depicted in a solidified or unchanging state, and the singer feels love for it.
I know the things you must think and feel
The singer acknowledges understanding the thoughts and emotions of the subject.
You've been left out in the cold
The subject has experienced neglect or isolation.
She's a superstar
The subject is highly regarded and famous.
She'll never see me in the crowd
Despite the singer's admiration, they believe the subject will not notice them among the audience.
No matter who you are, you can't forget a face you know
Regardless of one's status, it's hard to forget a familiar face.
Plastic friends
The singer references insincere or superficial friends.
Subliminal plastic motives
Implies hidden, manipulative intentions.
Have you reached the end?
Questioning if the subject has reached their limit or peak.
Or just knots to your rope
Asking if the subject is tied up or attached to a difficult situation.
And from day to day, the actors and scenes change
Describes the transient nature of the entertainment industry where roles and circumstances constantly change.
And when you're a memory, the greedy ones remain
When someone becomes a memory, only the selfish or greedy people tend to linger.
I know the pain you've been subject to
The singer empathizes with the pain the subject has endured.
You've been left out in the rain
Similar to line 4, the subject has been abandoned or ignored.
She's a superstar
Reiteration of the subject's fame and prominence.
You can find me at her feet
The singer is willing to be found in a subservient position, showing reverence to the subject.
She's still a superstar
Despite the singer's solitude, the subject remains a superstar.
While I'm alone at home
Contrasting the subject's stardom with the singer's loneliness at home.
What is a super star?
A contemplation on the definition or essence of a superstar.
Can you count them on your hands?
Rhetorical query about quantifying superstars and their impact.
Does it affect who you are and what everybody says and does
Asking if being a superstar influences others' perceptions and actions towards you.
Or thinks about you anyway?
Questioning whether rumors or perceptions align with the subject's actual behavior.
Does she smoke crack, burn buildings, or just plain strange?
Speculation about the subject's unconventional behaviors or actions.
Caught in the public eye, we get paid to pry
Discussing the invasion of privacy due to public attention and the media's interest.
I know the things that you must think and feel
Similar to line 3, acknowledging the subject's thoughts and feelings.
You've been left out in the cold
Repetition of the subject's isolation or neglect.
I'm a superstar
The singer proclaims themselves as a superstar.
I can't see you in the crowd
The singer believes they are unable to notice or connect with others in the crowd.
No matter who you are, you can't forget a face you know
Reiteration of the difficulty in forgetting familiar faces.
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