Fame Is a Gun

• By: Addison Rae
• Album: Addison

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
provoke /prəˈvoʊk/ B1	verb - to deliberately make someone annoyed or angry
innocence /ˈɪnəs(ə)ns/ B2	noun - the state of being pure or not guilty
confession /kənˈfɛʃən/ B2	noun - a formal statement admitting guilt or revealing secrets
glamorous /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/ B2	adjective - attractive and exciting in a special way
mystery /ˈmɪs.tər.i/ B2	noun - something that is secret or not understood
history /ˈhɪs.tər.i/ B1	noun - the study of past events
permission /pərˈmɪʃən/ B2	noun - approval to do or allow something
deny /dɪˈnaɪ/ B1	verb - to say that something is not true
wish /wɪʃ/ A2	verb - to want something to happen
share /ʃɛər/ A2	verb - to give part of something to others
deny /dɪˈnaɪ/ B1	verb - to state that something is not true
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - visions or hopes while sleeping or in imagination verb - to imagine or hope for something

Grammar:

• Do I provoke you with my tone of innocence?

  ➔ Use of the auxiliary verb "do" for emphasis and questioning.

  ➔ The sentence is a question using "do" at the beginning for emphasis on the action of provoking. It implies a stronger feeling about the potential provocation.

• That is my one suggestion

  ➔ Use of "that" as a demonstrative pronoun and adjective ("one" acting as a noun).

  ➔ "That" refers to the suggestion being made. "One" is used in place of repeating "suggestion".

• Knew it from the start

  ➔ Ellipsis (omission) of the pronoun "I" and the auxiliary verb "had/have".

  ➔ This is a shortened version of "I knew it from the start" or "I've known it from the start". It's common in informal speech and song lyrics.

• It was the only way to mend my broken heart

  ➔ Use of the infinitive of purpose "to mend" to explain the reason why "it" (presumably, fame) was the only way.

  ➔ The infinitive "to mend" explains *why* fame was the only way. It describes the goal or intention.

• Fame is a gun and I point it blind

  ➔ Use of a metaphor: equating "fame" to "a gun." Use of adverb "blindly" to describe the verb "point."

  ➔ The metaphor "fame is a gun" suggests that fame can be dangerous and destructive. "I point it blindly" implies that the speaker is using fame without careful consideration of the consequences.

• Crash and burn, girl, baby, swallow it dry

  ➔ Imperative verbs used in quick succession. Use of vocatives (girl, baby) to address someone.

  ➔ This is a series of commands, giving a sense of urgency and recklessness. "Girl, baby" are used as terms of endearment or to emphasize the speaker's message.

• You got a front-row seat and I

  ➔ Ellipsis leaving the sentence unfinished, creating suspense. Informal usage of "got" instead of "have got/have".

  ➔ The unfinished sentence encourages the listener to fill in the blank, adding a layer of interpretation. "You got" is a colloquial way of saying "You have".

• I'm gonna make it

  ➔ Contraction of "going to" to "gonna" (informal).

  ➔ "Gonna" is a very common informal contraction of "going to," used primarily in speech and informal writing, indicating a future intention.

• Love is a drug that I can't deny

  ➔ Use of a metaphor ("Love is a drug"). Relative clause using "that". Use of "can't deny" (negative form of "deny").

  ➔ The metaphor "Love is a drug" implies that love can be addictive and overwhelming. "That I can't deny" indicates the speaker acknowledges this power of love.