Fame Is a Gun – English Lyrics

• By: Addison Rae
• Album: Addison

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the synth-pop world of Addison Rae's "Fame Is a Gun" to explore themes of ambition and the dual nature of celebrity. This song, with its catchy hooks and introspective lyrics, offers a compelling way to engage with contemporary English vocabulary related to fame, self-perception, and emotional expression within modern pop music. Its unique blend of danceable beats and thoughtful messaging makes it a special piece for language learners to unpack.

[English]

Tell me who I am

Do I provoke you with my tone of innocence?

Don't ask too many questions

That is my one suggestion

You know I keep it real

I live for the appeal

Knew it from the start

It was the only way to mend my broken heart

Don't ask too many questions

This is my one confession

It never was enough

I always wanted more

I always wanted more

Fame is a gun and I point it blind

Crash and burn, girl, baby, swallow it dry

You got a front-row seat and I

I got a taste of the glamorous life

There's no mystery

I'm gonna make it

Gonna go down in history

Don't ask too many questions

God gave me the permission

And when you shame me

It makes me want it more

It makes me want it more

Fame is a gun and I point it blind

Crash and burn, girl, baby, swallow it dry

You got a front-row seat and I

I got a taste of the glamorous life

Love is a drug that I can't deny

I'm your dream girl, but you're not my type

You got a front-row seat and I

I got a taste of the glamorous life

Glamorous life

Glamorous life

Glamorous life

I got a taste of the glamorous life

Nothing makes me feel as good

As being loved by you

Nothing makes me feel as good

As being loved by you

Fame is a gun and I point it blind

Crash and burn, girl, baby, swallow it dry

You got a front-row seat and I

I got a taste of the glamorous life

Love is a drug that I can't deny

I'm your dream girl, but you're not my type

You got a front-row seat and I

I got a taste of the glamorous life

Key Vocabulary

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

Key Grammar Structures

• 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.