[Verse 1] You pin my face above the register A paper crown, a borrowed name I learn the smile they sell in pieces Then leave the frame before it fades [Pre-Chorus] Count the hands that pull the curtain Count the doors I kick apart If you want a little darling You can keep the cardboard heart [Chorus] Wannabe famous, say it to my face Two voices rising, taking up the space You can write the headline, you can sell the lie I’ll be here tomorrow, looking you in the eye Wannabe famous—no, I’m not your prize I made my own trouble; I can wear it live [Verse 2] They call me sweet when I stay quiet Call me cruel when I reply I keep the contract in my pocket With the fine print crossed out twice [Rap Verse] Flash, pose, little box, little bow They want a clean-cut story they can hashtag and own Sign here, smile there, keep your chin at the mark I took the pen, wrote my name through the part No borrowed halo, no rented applause I know what it costs and I know what it was You can keep your list, your velvet rope, your gate I don’t need permission to arrive too late [Chorus] Wannabe famous, say it to my face Two voices rising, taking up the space You can write the headline, you can sell the lie I’ll be here tomorrow, looking you in the eye Wannabe famous—no, I’m not your prize I made my own trouble; I can wear it live [Bridge - Spoken] Look closely. This isn’t a wish. It’s a warning label. I know exactly who gets paid when I disappear. [Breakdown] Not your doll Not your brand Not a name held in your hand Cut the ribbon Break the frame I decide what stays the same [Final Chorus] Wannabe famous, say it to my face Two voices rising, taking up the space You can write the headline, you can sell the lie I’ll be here tomorrow, looking you in the eye Wannabe famous—hear the whole room rise I made my own trouble; I can wear it live [Outro] My name, my terms My name, my terms
