Famous
Charli XCX
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Bored on Friday night, spinning round just like I'm hypnotized, oh Need some neon lights, wanna feel like I'm electrified, so help me out Get your boyfriend's car, come and pick me up Oh, let's take it for a ride What trouble can we find? One night and we're gonna come and crash the party Weren't invited but we're feelin' so outrageous Just like we're famous Got one night, and we're gonna come and get it started Now we're falling down the stairs, we act so shameless (Come on, let's lose control, like!) One night and we're gonna come and crash the party Weren't invited but we're feelin' so outrageous Just like we're famous Got one night, and we're gonna come and get it started Now we're falling down the stairs, we act so shameless Just like we're famous (oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh) Just like we're famous Blown up like balloons, purple glitter flying through the air, oh Sweat drips from the roof, hangin' out with Lucy in the sky of diamonds Music playing loud, take me through the crowd, oh Put your sunglasses on, don't care if we look dumb One night and we're gonna come and crash the party Weren't invited but we're feelin' so outrageous Just like we're famous Got one night, and we're gonna come and get it started Now we're falling down the stairs, we act so shameless (Come on, let's lose control, like!) One night and we're gonna come and crash the party Weren't invited but we're feelin' so outrageous Just like we're famous Got one night, and we're gonna come and get it started Now we're falling down the stairs, we act so shameless Just like we're famous (oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh) Just like we're famous (oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh) Just like we're famous One night and we're gonna come and crash the party Weren't invited but we're feelin' so outrageous Just like we're famous Got one night, and we're gonna come and get it started Now we're falling down the stairs, we act so shameless Just like we're famous Just like we're famous (oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh) Just like we're famous
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Written by: Charlotte Aitchison, Gregory Kurstin
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release details"Famous" is a song by British singer and songwriter, Charli XCX. It was released as the fourth single from her second studio album, "Sucker," in 2015.
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Genre and styleThe song has a heavy pop-rock influence and is also known for its electronic and electropop touches. Some music critics have identified elements of punk rock in it.
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Music videoThe official music video for "Famous" was directed by Eric Wareheim and was premiered at the YouTube Music Awards. The video is known for its satirical take on celebrity culture and the horrors of a world without internet.
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Awards and recognitionThe music video won the award for Best Pop Video at the 2015 UK Music Video Awards.
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Song ReviewsThe song received mixed to positive reviews from music critics. The majority praised Charli's vocals and the catchy melody, but some were not convinced by the lyrics.
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Chart performanceDespite its popularity, "Famous" did not chart in the United States. However, it did reach number eight on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which is a chart for singles that are close to entering the Billboard Hot 100.
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Live performancesCharli XCX has performed "Famous" at several notable events, including the 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards where she performed the song in collaboration with a rendition of "I Love It" with Icona Pop.
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InfluencesCharli has stated that the song was influenced by the punk bands that she listened to while growing up, including the Ramones and the Sex Pistols.
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Lyric themeLyrically, "Famous" is seen as a critique of the obsession with fame and popularity in today's society, especially among the younger generation.
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SongwritingThe song was penned by Charli XCX along with Greg Kurstin, who has also worked with other notable artists like Sia, Kelly Clarkson and Adele.
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