Famous

Puddle of Mudd

About Famous

"Famous" is the title track and first single on the fourth studio album by post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd. The song was sent out to rock radio on May 11, 2007 and was officially released on May 21. In the song, lead singer Wes Scantlin, sings about wanting to be famous, for the perks that come along with that life. It has drawn comparisons to Nickelback's "Rockstar" because "Rockstar" is also about wanting to achieve celebrity status. The song has also featured in the video games WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 and UFC Undisputed 2009. 


Year:
2007
3:16
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Hollywood Hills
Pocketful of shells
Sunset drag
I haven't even slept for days
Zone in
Something's gotta give
Might as well live it up
Until the fat lady sings

You want it
You got it
It's everything you dreamed of
'Cause I just wanna be famous
Be so fucking jaded
'Cause all the Playboy bunnies take my money from me
Show up at the Oscars
Forgot Dennis Hopper
The money is for nothing
And the chicks are for free
Yeah, I wanna be...

You can sleep all day
And still get paid
When the sun goes down
We'll do it all over again
'Cause when you're on a roll
They gotta let you go
Right through the back door
Let the games begin

You want it
You got it
It's everything you dreamed of
'Cause I just wanna be famous
Be so fucking jaded
'Cause all the Playboy bunnies take my money from me
Show up at the Oscars
Forgot Dennis Hopper
The money is for nothing
And the chicks are for free
Yeah, I wanna be...

I hope that it's everything that you dreamed about
Be careful what you wish for
Hope that it's everything that you dreamed
When everything's falling apart at the seams
And I know that you never believed in me
Don't ever let them f*ck with your dreams

You want it
You got it
It's everything you dreamed of
'Cause I just wanna be famous
Be so fucking jaded
'Cause all the Playboy bunnies take my money from me
Show up at the Oscars
Forgot Dennis Hopper
The money is for nothing
And the chicks are for free
Yeah, I wanna be...

I just wanna be famous
'Cause fame is contagious
Now all the Playboy bunnies want more money from me
Show up at the Grammys
So loaded they ban me
The money is for nothing
And the chicks are for free

Yeah, I wanna be...
Yeah, I wanna be famous

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Puddle of Mudd

Puddle Of Mudd (often stylized as PUDDLE OF MUᗡᗡ) is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of No. 1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies. They have released 2 independent and 4 major albums, with their latest being Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate in December 2009, and their latest compilation album being "re:(disc)overed", released in August 2011. more »

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Written by: WESLEY SCANTLIN, DOUG ARDITO, BRIAN HOWES

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Genre and Album
"Famous" is a rock song by the band Puddle of Mudd. It is included in the band's fourth studio album of the same name released in 2007.
Contributing Artists
The song was written by the band members Wes Scantlin, Doug Ardito, and Paul Phillips along with Jacklyn Paulette and Christopher Tompkins.
Song Inspiration
In an interview, lead vocalist Wes Scantlin said that the song was inspired by the notion of being famous and how everyone, deep down, wants to experience it at least once.
Record Label
The song "Famous" was released under the record label "Geffen Records," which also handled much of Puddle of Mudd's discography.
Music Video
"Famous" music video showcases the band playing together in a house and features cameos from several celebrities, like actress Jessica Szohr and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee.
Pop Culture Appearance
The song is popular in sporting events and television shows. Notably, it was featured in the primary trailer for the film Hancock starring Will Smith.
Charts Performance
"Famous" peaked at number two on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart and reached number sixteen on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Album Critical Reception
Although the band's album "Famous" received mixed reviews, the title track was often singled out as one of the album's best offerings.
Album Follow-Up
Following the release of "Famous," Puddle of Mudd released "Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate" in 2009, which built upon the rock aesthetic laid out in "Famous."
Song Recognition
"Famous" is one of the band's most recognizable songs and is often played at their live performances.

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