The meaning of the lyrics of the song "I Wanna Be Somebody" by the artist "W.A.S.P."
The lyrics of the song "I Wanna Be Somebody" by W.A.S.P. are an anthem to the rebellious spirit and the desire for self-realization. The lyrical hero does not want to be gray and invisible, "a face nobody knows." He craves recognition, fame, wants to "be on top of the world," where everyone is looking at him.
The song expresses a strong protest against routine, drudgery, slavish work "from nine to five." The hero does not want to drag out a miserable existence, "starve to death," and "pick up crumbs." He seeks to escape from this quagmire, to achieve success, wealth ("flashing cars and dirty money"), and live a full life filled with rock and roll.
The recurring refrain "I wanna be somebody" is not just a desire for fame and fortune, it is a cry from the soul, a thirst for self-expression and the realization of one's potential. The hero does not want to live his life in vain, he longs to leave his mark on the world.
The original lyrics of the song - "I Wanna Be Somebody"
You say you don't wanna run and hide
A face that no-one knows
And everyone ya meet, you're gonna show
You're nobody's slave, nobody's chains are holdin' you
