Lyrics
Workin hard all your life seen the good times with your beautiful mind
Working hard throughout life, experiencing both the good and bad times with a creative and intelligent mind.
driving limousines zipping fine wine ruling the world
Living a luxurious lifestyle, driving limousines, sipping fine wine, and feeling like you're in control of the world.
But you'll pay the price playin' it by the game
Acknowledging that success comes with a price, playing the game of life, and facing consequences for one's actions.
It's kind of strange when people say you've changed
Expressing the discomfort when others claim that you've undergone a negative transformation due to success.
you can't go too far you got to know who you are
Emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and not losing sight of your true identity while pursuing success.
Fame and fortune is the game you play
Highlighting that the pursuit of fame and fortune is a game with inherent challenges and risks.
light up the sky like a flame
Describing the impact of success, comparing it to lighting up the sky like a flame.
She might have been - the latest thing
Reflecting on a person who might have been the latest trend or sensation in society.
a falling star - shot down in flames
Portraying the fall of someone once celebrated, likening it to a falling star extinguished in flames.
smash your face - against the wall
Describing a harsh setback or failure, symbolized by smashing one's face against a wall.
don't forget my name
Asserting the importance of being remembered despite challenges and setbacks.
Hold on to your dreams..no matter how faraway it seems
Encouraging perseverance and holding onto one's dreams, regardless of how distant they may seem.
now everybody wants to have fortune and fame
Observing the widespread desire for both wealth and celebrity status in society.
live forever never gonna die no tomorrows learnin to fly
Expressing the aspiration for eternal life and continuous learning, defying the inevitability of death.
a face in the crowd to become a star
Describing the journey from being an ordinary face in the crowd to achieving stardom.
They'll shoot you down - like a falling star
Warning about the potential downfall, comparing it to being shot down like a falling star.
like a hurricane - never did explain
Drawing a parallel between life's uncertainties and the destructive force of a hurricane.
runnin out of time - like a burning flame
Emphasizing the limited time available, akin to a burning flame running out.
fortune and fame
Reiterating the central theme of the song, the pursuit and consequences of fortune and fame.
Fame and fortune is the game you play
Repeating the idea that fame and fortune are elements of a challenging game.
now it might be in vain
Expressing the possibility that the pursuit of fame and fortune may be futile or in vain.
Comment