Famous

Charli XCX

About Famous

"Famous" is a song by English singer Charli XCX, released as the fourth single from her second studio album, Sucker (2014). A music video for the single was released 23 March 2015.


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Bored on Friday night, spinning round just like I'm hypnotized, oh
Need some neon lights, wanna feel like I'm electrified, so help me out
Get your boyfriend's car, come and pick me up
Oh, let's take it for a ride
What trouble can we find?

One night and we're gonna come and crash the party
Weren't invited but we're feelin' so outrageous
Just like we're famous
Got one night, and we're gonna come and get it started
Now we're falling down the stairs, we act so shameless
(Come on, let's lose control, like!)

One night and we're gonna come and crash the party
Weren't invited but we're feelin' so outrageous
Just like we're famous
Got one night, and we're gonna come and get it started
Now we're falling down the stairs, we act so shameless
Just like we're famous (oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh)
Just like we're famous

Blown up like balloons, purple glitter flying through the air, oh
Sweat drips from the roof, hangin' out with Lucy in the sky of diamonds
Music playing loud, take me through the crowd, oh
Put your sunglasses on, don't care if we look dumb

One night and we're gonna come and crash the party
Weren't invited but we're feelin' so outrageous
Just like we're famous
Got one night, and we're gonna come and get it started
Now we're falling down the stairs, we act so shameless
(Come on, let's lose control, like!)

One night and we're gonna come and crash the party
Weren't invited but we're feelin' so outrageous
Just like we're famous
Got one night, and we're gonna come and get it started
Now we're falling down the stairs, we act so shameless
Just like we're famous (oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh)

Just like we're famous (oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh)

Just like we're famous

One night and we're gonna come and crash the party
Weren't invited but we're feelin' so outrageous
Just like we're famous
Got one night, and we're gonna come and get it started
Now we're falling down the stairs, we act so shameless
Just like we're famous

Just like we're famous (oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh)

Just like we're famous

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Charli XCX

Charlotte Emma Aitchison, better known by her stage name Charli XCX, is a British singer and songwriter. She released two singles in 2008, "!Franchesckaar!", which is from her commercially unreleased debut album, 14; and "Emelline"/"Art Bitch". more »

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Written by: Charlotte Aitchison, Gregory Kurstin

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10 facts about this song

Release details
"Famous" is a song by British singer and songwriter, Charli XCX. It was released as the fourth single from her second studio album, "Sucker," in 2015.
Genre and style
The song has a heavy pop-rock influence and is also known for its electronic and electropop touches. Some music critics have identified elements of punk rock in it.
Music video
The official music video for "Famous" was directed by Eric Wareheim and was premiered at the YouTube Music Awards. The video is known for its satirical take on celebrity culture and the horrors of a world without internet.
Awards and recognition
The music video won the award for Best Pop Video at the 2015 UK Music Video Awards.
Song Reviews
The song received mixed to positive reviews from music critics. The majority praised Charli's vocals and the catchy melody, but some were not convinced by the lyrics.
Chart performance
Despite its popularity, "Famous" did not chart in the United States. However, it did reach number eight on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which is a chart for singles that are close to entering the Billboard Hot 100.
Live performances
Charli XCX has performed "Famous" at several notable events, including the 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards where she performed the song in collaboration with a rendition of "I Love It" with Icona Pop.
Influences
Charli has stated that the song was influenced by the punk bands that she listened to while growing up, including the Ramones and the Sex Pistols.
Lyric theme
Lyrically, "Famous" is seen as a critique of the obsession with fame and popularity in today's society, especially among the younger generation.
Songwriting
The song was penned by Charli XCX along with Greg Kurstin, who has also worked with other notable artists like Sia, Kelly Clarkson and Adele.

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