She Lied For Fame

Just some lyrics I wrote

 

A small town girl

With big time dreams

Of being a musical idol

In hearts around the world.

Her ambitions

Outweighing her talents.

With a never say die attitude

And a face made for

Selling millions

She caught the eye

Of the devil in disguise.

 

She’ll sign away her soul

Just to achieve

A little bit of fame.

It is worth the price

To see her name in lights

And filled arenas screaming her name.

 

A team of experts

And the latest technology

Turned her karaoke form

Into a singing sensation.

Her voice

A greater special effect

Then can be seen

In any Hollywood movie

And an image

So undeniably unreal

She can’t recognize

The woman in the mirror.

 

She signed away her soul

For the chance

To have adoring fans.

Is it worth the price

Crosses her tainted mind

As her heart beats like a machine.

 

The more the music sells

The more she feels like Barbie

As the success grows

Her self worth dies

The bigger the audience

The less she feels love.

 

 

She signed away her soul

Now her life

Has lost true meaning

She forgets the price

With pills and alcohol

Completing the deal with the devil.

 

She lied for fame

Till it drove her

To lie six feet under.

Reviews

[SpokenWord]

It is the all time American dream to become rich and famous. I wonder how many in hollywood are truly happy? This woman in your poem represent so many who want that which sparkles over that which is good for the soul. We think money and fame can fix everything get us into any where but what it does is isolate us and divide us from people. It is truly lonely at the top, how would you know that friend, or that lover is truly your friend or lover? Wonderful write my friend.

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~ your narration is excellent, monsieur... and i think the variation in font size and font added to the effect... this was like watching an infinitely poetic film about someone... who we all can relate to it... in some way... ~ i always fear ambition... it has tried to take me down roads that were frightening... i would be able to resist those roads only because of that fear... i cherish my fear of ambition... reading this post is like seeing what i saved myself from... i used to work in the corporate world and that's a lot like the world you describe...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much... it is okay to chase your dreams except when you give up your soul for them and lose who you truly are.

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~ absolutely... dreams should not lead to the loss of one's soul... ~ you're very welcome, monsieur...

[Jean Alexandria Randall]

This is so true and so sad. So many talented people get their big break for fame and then as quickly as they came they are no longer needed. It is sad so many of these people get mixed up in bad things. You expressed this very well.

[Jessica Harmony]

I love this. I think this is very true, how people will do practically anything for fame, but most times they don't end up happy. they think they want paparrazi and fans but after a while they realize fans don't love them, they love that they're famous. It can drive people, liek the girl in your poem, to drugs and alcohol and eventually death all becuse their desire for a minute of fame. Great poem, i like your writing :)

[Stef Outsiders]

The stress and pain of fame, I doubt anyone who is famous is truly happy because of the pressure to look good etc. It's a bit like going into never land but people do the work for you and tell you what to do and what not to do. Wish fame was easy then I'd be quite happy being famous but its that life that makes me think i wouldn't cope. great write though...

[Tommy]

These lyrics reminded me of the movie “Country Strong” in a way…So many have the dreams to be famous, and at what cost? Sad piece!

Great Write!
RLG,
Tommy

[MuSe Ampoule]

Very good! with the hack shows on the rise...selling kids to the masses it's good to remember the truth of what it is. Particularly, I loved the change in font in this piece...showing the duality of the situation. The want of fame and the cost.

[Tina Kline]

This makes me think of the 27 club. A sad tragic story but so real for quite a few people. Fame and fortune has its price sometimes. Excellent story in poem form.

[Elizabeth]

So, so many can say this is their story. Judy Garland, Bette Davis, Marilyn... it goes on and on. Tragic, really. And your portrayal, especially the last stanza, is chilling.

[OT]

reminds me of many a starlet today too - you see the desperation at clinging to fame and making a name for themselves under the scarlet delusion of the american dream ha load of crap - how far will they go - pretty damn far! the question is - how much of them is left? nice!

[Katie]

Beautifully written to a tragic topic. This happens to much in our society. I wish we could go back in time to real music, with real bands, and real singers! Great job! :)