Walk of Fame – English Lyrics

• By: Miley Cyrus, Brittany Howard
• Album: Something Beautiful

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into “Walk of Fame” by Miley Cyrus featuring Brittany Howard, a powerful track that will not only get you moving with its infectious funk and disco beats but also offers a deep dive into the English language through its compelling lyrics about fame, freedom, and self-worth. You'll encounter rich vocabulary related to emotions, public life, and personal agency, delivered through the distinct vocal styles of two incredible artists. Its vivid imagery and metaphorical language make it a truly special song for language learners.

[English]

(You'll live forever)

...

Every day

Every night it's all the same

Hungry cries are calling out my name

You beg me to stay but I walk away

Every time I walk

It's a walk of fame

Walk away

Yeah

(Desperation)

Every time I walk, it's a walk of fame

(Fascination)

Yeah, the cars are bright and lighting up my face

(Captivation)

Every day, every night it's all the same

(Delusion)

I walk the concrete like it's a stage

Ooh yeah it's a walk of fame

And through the tears

I can see it so clear

Walk away

Walk away

(Yeah, every time I walk, it's a walk of fame)

Ooh yeah it's a walk of fame

And through the mirror

I can see it so clear

Walk away

Walk away

Every night

Looking for a place to hide

And you could be that somewhere

Is that alright?

Yeah I could grab my coat and head out towards the train

But every time I walk

It's a walk of fame

(Desperation)

Every time I walk, it's a walk of fame

(Fascination)

Every time I walk, it's a walk of fame

(Captivation)

Every day, every night it's all the same

(Delusion)

I walk the concrete like it's a stage

Ooh yeah it's a walk of fame

And through the tears

I can see it so clear

Walk away

Walk away

(Yeah, every time I walk, it's a walk of fame)

Ooh yeah it's a walk of fame

And through the mirror

I can see it so clear

You walk away

Walk away

(Yeah, every time I walk, it's a walk of fame)

...

Every time I walk

You start going insane

But I walk away

But I walk away

Every time I walk

You start going insane

But I walk away

But I walk away

Every time I walk

It's a walk of fame, yeah yeah

It's a walk of fame

Every time I walk

It's a walk of fame

...

I walk the concrete

Like it's a stage

Every time I walk

It's a walk of fame

I walk the concrete

I walk the concrete

I walk the concrete

You'll live forever

In our hearts and minds

An ageless picture

A timeless smile

We'll wear it on our T-shirts

A star buried in the pavement

Everyone will walk around it, around it

You'll live forever

You'll live forever

You'll forever

You'll forever

You'll forever live live live

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move along on foot, advancing by steps; to take a walk with someone or something. noun - an act of walking; a path or route for walking.
fame /feɪm/ B1	noun - the state of being known or talked about by many people, especially because of notable achievements.
same /seɪm/ A1	adjective - identical; not different.
hungry /ˈhʌŋɡri/ A2	adjective - feeling or showing the need for food; having a strong desire or craving for something.
cries /kraɪz/ B1	noun - loud sounds or shouts, especially expressing distress, pain, or excitement. verb - shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow; shout or make a loud sound.
beg /beɡ/ B1	verb - to ask (someone) urgently and humbly for something; to ask for food or money as charity.
bright /braɪt/ A1	adjective - giving out or reflecting a lot of light; full of light; (of colors) vivid and striking.
concrete /ˈkɒŋkriːt/ B1	noun - a heavy, rough building material made from a mixture of broken stone or gravel, sand, cement, and water, that can be spread or poured into moulds and forms a stone-like mass on hardening.
stage /steɪdʒ/ A2	noun - a raised platform on which actors, entertainers, or speakers perform; a point, period, or step in a process or development.
tears /tɪərz/ A2	noun - a drop of clear salty liquid secreted from glands in a person's eye when they cry or when the eye is irritated.
clear /klɪə(r)/ A1	adjective - easy to perceive, understand, or interpret; without obstruction or doubt.
mirror /ˈmɪrə(r)/ A2	noun - a surface, typically of glass coated with a metallic amalgam, which reflects a clear image; something that accurately reflects or represents something else.
hide /haɪd/ A2	verb - to put or keep out of sight; to prevent from being seen or discovered; to keep (something) secret.
insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ B2	adjective - in a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction; mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable.
live /lɪv/ A1	verb - to remain alive; to continue to exist or be remembered; to reside or dwell.
desperation /ˌdespəˈreɪʃn/ B2	noun - a state of despair, typically one which results in rash or extreme behaviour.
fascination /ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃn/ B2	noun - the quality of being extremely interesting or attractive; the power to fascinate.
captivation /ˌkæptɪˈveɪʃn/ C1	noun - the state of being fascinated and delighted by something; the act of capturing attention or affection.
delusion /dɪˈluːʒn/ C1	noun - an idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument, typically as a symptom of mental disorder; a false belief or impression.
buried /ˈberid/ B1	adjective - covered or hidden, especially by a lot of something; (of a dead body) placed in the earth or a tomb. verb - past participle of 'bury': to put (a dead body) into the earth or a tomb; to place or hide (something) underground.

Key Grammar Structures

• You'll live forever

  ➔ Future Simple (will) for prediction/certainty

  ➔ Uses "will" + base verb to express a strong prediction or certainty about a future event. "You'll" is a contraction of "You will".

• Hungry cries are calling out my name

  ➔ Present Continuous + Phrasal Verb

  ➔ The "are calling" indicates an action happening at the present moment or ongoing. "calling out" is a phrasal verb meaning to speak loudly to someone or to identify.

• You beg me to stay but I walk away

  ➔ Verb + Object + Infinitive + Contrastive Conjunction + Phrasal Verb

  ➔ The structure "beg me to stay" uses a verb ("beg") followed by an object pronoun ("me") and then an infinitive verb ("to stay"). "but" connects two contrasting ideas. "walk away" is a phrasal verb meaning to leave a place or situation.

• Every time I walk, It's a walk of fame

  ➔ Temporal Clause with "Every time" + Idiomatic Noun Phrase

  ➔ "Every time" introduces a temporal clause indicating that the action described happens repeatedly whenever the condition is met. "a walk of fame" is an idiomatic noun phrase, referring to a metaphorical path of glory or recognition.

• I walk the concrete like it's a stage

  ➔ Simile with "like"

  ➔ The word "like" is used to compare two different things ("the concrete" and "a stage") to make the description more vivid. This is called a simile.

• I can see it so clear

  ➔ Modal Verb "can" for ability + Adverbial Phrase

  ➔ "can" is a modal verb expressing the ability or possibility of doing something. "so clear" is an adverbial phrase modifying "see", indicating the degree of clarity.

• Looking for a place to hide

  ➔ Reduced Relative Clause / Participle Clause

  ➔ This is a reduced relative clause (or participle clause). It implies 'I am looking for a place to hide' or 'a place that I am looking for'. The present participle ('-ing' form) is used to describe an ongoing action related to the subject.

• And you could be that somewhere

  ➔ Modal Verb "could" for possibility

  ➔ "could" is a modal verb used here to express a possibility or a suggestion, indicating that something is potentially true or achievable.

• A star buried in the pavement

  ➔ Past Participle as an Adjective / Reduced Relative Clause

  ➔ "buried" is the past participle of the verb "to bury". It functions as an adjective modifying "star", describing its state. This is often part of a reduced relative clause (e.g., "A star that is buried in the pavement").

• You start going insane

  ➔ Verb + Gerund Pattern

  ➔ The verb "start" is followed by a gerund ("going"), which is the -ing form of a verb used as a noun. This structure indicates the beginning of an action or state.