This is written out of my bewilderment for my generations obsessions with themselves. I may be a part of the problem too – I am still trying to understand it all. I really tried to focus on the use of “me” and “I” in this poem and how the demeanor changes drastically into the last line of the poem. From a sense of self discovery to a tone of demand and control – which is what seems to happen to people obsessed with this idea of a self made celebrity. All of this is going on and it begs the question what is the overall purpose of this shit.
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You mean even I can be a celebrity?
Take a couple pictures and soon you will see
That all this media can focus on just you and me
But what about all the people
Filling up the tabloid pages
Worry you must not now
They are gone with the ages
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Just hit this button and post it online
It can’t hurt it seems like a fun time
A sign that reads something funny
A dog
A cat
Doing something witty
Such a low cost to pay
For such a pretty kitty
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You mean even I can be a celebrity?
I can have the entire world revolve around me
Me the center and others revolving
I don’t care if no ones problem I am solving
As long as I fulfill the constant desire
The feelings will make me move higher and higher
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When I get up to high must I get down?
I like the view up here I just look around
What is the real point of this all anyways?
I am going to exploit the shit out of it
I take advantage while it pays
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Cause yeah
Even now I can be a celebrity
Wear crowned jewels into obscurity
Where the world revolves around me
What I say and what I do
I might even try to persuade you
Into believing that there is more here
That just a silly little kitty
That is why I am sitting pretty
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Turn on the computer and say my piece
Might even do it wearing my favorite fleece
Pajama bottoms and rocking out
This is really what I am all about
The camera now loves me with all respect
Forget about leaving my ego in check
Cause all this pride has got me feeling good
Now sit down and listen like you should
On a lighter note – I have yet to post any songs to my blog. Tomorrow I am going to start by posting a video that I am very happy with and gives a nice introduction to my songwriting. I look forward to that posting it and more videos of songs to come. I hope to have at least 1 post a week that is a song – this blog will keep me working towards that goal. So stay tuned for some fresh tunes 🙂