Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

Good Charlotte

About Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" is a song written by Benji Madden, Joel Madden and Tim Armstrong for Good Charlotte's second studio album The Young and the Hopeless. It was released as the first single from the album in late 2002 in the United States and in early 2003 for the worldwide market. Upon its release the single reached a peak position of number 20 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 and charted in the top 40 in a number of European countries.


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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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Good Charlotte

Good Charlotte is an American rock band from Waldorf, Maryland, that formed in 1996. Since 1998, the band's constant members have been lead vocalist Joel Madden, lead guitarist and back-up vocalist Benji Madden, bass guitarist Paul Thomas, and rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Billy Martin. Their latest drummer and percussionist is Dean Butterworth, who has been a member of the band since 2005. The band has released five studio albums: Good Charlotte (2000), The Young and the Hopeless (2002), The Chronicles of Life and Death (2004), Good Morning Revival (2007), and Cardiology (2010) as well as two compilations: Greatest Remixes (2008) and Greatest Hits (2010). more »

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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.
Album Fact
"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" is one of the popular tracks from their second studio album, "The Young and the Hopeless."
Release Detail
The song was released as a single on September 9, 2002.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number eight in the UK Singles Chart.
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.
Music Video
The music video of the song depicts a mock trial with celebrities as the accused, emphasizing the song's message about privilege and justice.
Lyrics Content
The song expresses dissatisfaction with celebrities who complain about their lifestyle despite their wealth and fame.
Award Nomination
The song was nominated for the "Best Rock Video" at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.
Guitarist Collaboration
Benji 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.
Influence
The song is considered one of the significant tracks that propelled Good Charlotte into mainstream success.
Cover Versions
Several music acts have covered "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," including British singer "Kim Wilde".
Song Reception
The song received mixed reviews from critics. Some applauded its critique of celebrity culture, while others criticized it for its overt pop-punk sound.
Live Performances
Good Charlotte frequently plays "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" during live performances due to its significant popularity among fans.

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