Dr. Dre - Fame Lyrics
Lyrics Translation
Dr. Dre's "Fame" was released on November 16, 1999, as part of his album 2001. The track features an introspective narrative about the pitfalls and pressures that come with success and celebrity status. Co-written by Dr. Dre and featuring guest vocals from several artists, "Fame" delves into themes of recognition, the impact of fame on personal relationships, and the challenges faced by artists in the public eye. With its smooth production and reflective lyrics, the song captures the complexities of living in the spotlight, making it a standout track on the album.
Song lyrics
Fame, I'm the man that takes things over
Fame makes me loose, hard to swallow
Fame puts me there where things are hollow
Fame
Fame
It's not your brain, it's just the flame
The bitch is gonna get your ends
Slain!
(You know I need the money, I will get the money
Cause I need the cash, hey c'mon gotta get it)
(You know I need the money, I will get the money
Cause I need the cash, hey c'mon gotta get it)
Fame, what you like is in the limo
Fame, take it now there's no tomorrow
Fame, what you need you'll have to borrow
Fame
Fame
Nine is fine, it plays for time
I'ma lemme hit you from be-hind
Fame, fame
Fame
A bullet for me, I bust it for you
I love it when you grab my gun
Fame
Fame, what's your name? What's your name? What's your name?
Say my name? Say my name? Say my name?
The world's famous, rugged with the superstar persona
Rough designer, the chubby alcoholic rhymer
Big timer, I'm known in places I haven't even been
Executed styles behind men
Oh God, I preach that old Hudd City gospel
My look's hostile, hitting Remy from the bottle
The fame is like I'm possessed with game
And everywhere I go, hos screaming my name
But I'm rolling, not that my bald head's swollen
I'm towing, ya fixed up, they'd rather see ya broken
I'm scoping often where the spotlights shine
Me and my crew drinking trying to have a good time
But folks watching, wearing khakis or Versace
They try to mack me, caught up in the paparazzi
I'ma look what the hogg had become
A top notch nigga with the fame game
Is it any wonder, I'll reject ya first
Fame fame fame fame
Is it any wonder, your heart's too cold to fool
Fame fame fame fame