Are You What You Want to Be?
Foster the People
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I woke up on Champs-Élysées to the Djembe of Ghana A fine lady from Belize said "You got the spirit of a Fela" A young one dripping make-up put her hands out to holla I gave her what I got but couldn't handle her broken heart The right words in the hands of dissidents with the fire Will rip apart the marrow from the bone of the liars Well I'm afraid of saying too much and ending a martyr But even more so I'm afraid to face god and say I was a coward, yeah Will all these things I wait for revelation These things make me want to duck for cover With all these things I wait for revolution These things ask the biggest question to me And it's are you what you want to be So are you what you want to be? The war machines will put out both its hands for a dollar It's drinking at the table with the chrome hand guerrillas The young ones dripping make-up lift her leg up to holla Well, I told her what she's got should be protected in the arms of love The right things in the hands of dissidents with the fire Will rip apart the marrow from the bone of the liars Well I'm afraid of saying too much and ending a martyr But even more so I'm afraid to face god and say I was a coward Will all these things I wait for revelation These things make me want to duck for cover With all these things I wait for revolution These things ask the biggest question to me And it's are you what you want to be So are you what you want to be? Are you what you want to be Are you what you want to be Are you what you want to be? Are you what you want to be Are you what you want to be?
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Written by: GREG KURSTIN, MARK FOSTER
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12 facts about this song
Album Classification"Are You What You Want to Be?" is part of the Foster the People’s second studio album, titled “Supermodel”.
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Release Date InformationThis song was officially released on March 14, 2014.
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Genre ClassificationThe song belongs to the indie pop and alternative rock genres.
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Songwriting CreditsThe band’s lead vocalist, Mark Foster, and British producer Paul Epworth are credited with writing this song.
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Inspiration for the SongFoster was inspired by African music while writing this song. The rhythm and beats in the song reflect this influence.
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Track Number"Are You What You Want to Be?" is the opening track of the album “Supermodel”.
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Musical CollaborationsProducer Paul Epworth, who co-wrote the song, is well-known for his work with famous artists such as Adele, Coldplay, and U2.
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Commercial SuccessAlthough not released as a single, the song helped to propel the album to debut at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
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Critical ReviewsCritics have highlighted the song's distinct shift in sound compared to the band's debut album, noting its more mature and experimental style.
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Live Performances"Are You What You Want to Be?" has been a popular part of Foster the People's live performance setlists after the release of the album.
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Lyric SignificanceThe lyrics of the song present a philosophical question ('Are you what you want to be?'), inviting introspection on personal growth and self-fulfilment.
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Song LengthThe duration of the track is approximately 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
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