A playlist of 10 hip-hop songs that showcase the price of fame, from Kendrick Lamar, JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, and more. The song addresses the trials of Ed’s life and career and his status in the industry. Song about thirsting for fame or about being tired of fame? What are all the songs or just ones you know where Kanye talks about being poorer, about wanting fame, about having fame, and then about how fame or Hollywood is bad. Fergie – Glamorous The Byrds: So You Want To Be A Rock'N'Roll Star 9. It remains to be Marshall’s personal favourite from the record; a spare and contemplative tale of fame, alienation, and ultimate loneliness. It’s about wanting fame then finding out it’s not that good with a bit of a love story throwni in. This song was the opening song on the album. The best songs about fame keep us from wishing we were famous. The more you read into this list, the more you’ll realize that some songs that sound so romantic are actually about a stalker’s obsession for the object of their desire! I already have snowchild and escape from la, Help would be appreciated! Hole: Celebrity Skin 7. Musicians with major label contracts either live in or spend a lot of time in L.A., the cradle of the recording industry–so writing songs about Hollywood’s people, scene and culture, and the musician’s relationship to it, is often inevitable. I love that song. I’m doing a school project where I make a story out of lyrics from songs and I need a bit of help. The best songs about Hollywood are often observations on big dreams and innocence lostamid the stars and glitz of show business. The Streets: The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living 4. But, it was the last one recorded on the sessions and was laid down almost as an afterthought. 8. Morrissey – The More You Ignore Me, The Closer […] Kirsty MacColl: Fifteen Minutes 6. Check out if any of these songs used to strike you as sweet and loving. It goes on to show how fame can hurt relationships. Irene Cara - Fame "1982"This video is only fan made and a tribute to Irene Cara! Fame was a film directed by Alan Parker, a serious auteur (some would say overly serious, especially in light of the work that came later) who designed the film for posterity, and the same attitude carried over the music. 1. Lady Gaga: Paparazzi 8. It mentions everything from singing in the church when he was young to winning international awards. Home. Britney Spears: Piece Of Me 5. What are all the songs or just ones you know where abel talks about being poorer, about wanting fame, about having fame, and then about how fame or Hollywood is bad. A list of lyrics, artists and songs that contain the term "fame and fortune" - from the Lyrics.com website. Songs About Fame and Fortune (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones Johnny B. 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