Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Good Charlotte
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Always see it on T.V. Or read in the magazines Celebrities they want sympathy All they do is piss and moan Inside the Rolling Stone Talkin' about how hard life can be I'd like to see them spend a week Livin' life out on the street I don't think they would survive If they could spend a day or two Walking in someone else's shoes I think they'd stumble and they'd fall They would fall (fall) Lifestyles of the rich and the famous They're always complainin' Always complainin' If money is such a problem Well they got mansions Think we should rob them Well did you know when you were famous you could kill your wife And there's no such thing as 25 to life As long as you've got the cash, to pay for Cochran And did you know if you were caught and you were smokin' crack McDonalds wouldn't even want to take you back You could always just run for mayor of D.C. I'd like to see them spend a week Livin' life out on the street I don't think they would survive If they could spend a day or two Walking in someone else's shoes I think they'd stumble and they'd fall They would fall Lifestyles of the rich and the famous They're always complainin' Always complainin' If money is such a problem Well they got mansions Think we should rob them (rob them) (They would fall, they would fall, fall) Lifestyles of the rich and the famous They're always complainin' Always complainin' If money is such a problem You got so many problems Think I could solve them Lifestyles of the rich and famous We'll take your clothes, cash, cars, and homes, just stop complainin' Lifestyles of the rich and famous Lifestyles of the rich and famous Lifestyles of the rich and famous
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Written by: Benjamin Madden, Joel Madden
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13 facts about this song
Band Origin"Good Charlotte" is an American rock band from Waldorf, Maryland, which formed in 1996.
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Album Fact"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" is one of the popular tracks from their second studio album, "The Young and the Hopeless."
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Release DetailThe song was released as a single on September 9, 2002.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number eight in the UK Singles Chart.
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Theme"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" is a bold critique of celebrity culture and focuses on the disparities between the rich and the poor.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song depicts a mock trial with celebrities as the accused, emphasizing the song's message about privilege and justice.
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Lyrics ContentThe song expresses dissatisfaction with celebrities who complain about their lifestyle despite their wealth and fame.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for the "Best Rock Video" at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Guitarist CollaborationBenji Madden, the lead guitarist of Good Charlotte, was the one who co-wrote "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" together with his brother Joel Madden.
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InfluenceThe song is considered one of the significant tracks that propelled Good Charlotte into mainstream success.
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Cover VersionsSeveral music acts have covered "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," including British singer "Kim Wilde".
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Song ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics. Some applauded its critique of celebrity culture, while others criticized it for its overt pop-punk sound.
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Live PerformancesGood Charlotte frequently plays "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" during live performances due to its significant popularity among fans.
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