HAUNTED BY FAME Lyrics – Offset

HAUNTED BY FAME Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
Offset starts by repeating how fame keeps haunting him, showing that success has brought him more pain than peace. He feels trapped and unsure how to handle the pressure that comes with being famous. The repetition makes it sound like he’s stuck in a loop of confusion and emotional struggle.

[Chorus]
Here, Offset opens up about how hard it is to live under the spotlight. He admits he uses pills to cope and tries to hide his emotions, but deep down, he knows he can’t protect himself from the stress that fame brings. When he looks at himself, he sees the truth—that all the money and attention can’t fix how empty or lost he feels. The chorus shows the constant battle between his public image and inner pain.

[Verse 1]
Offset paints a picture of the glamorous lifestyle that comes with fame—fast cars, private jets, luxury shopping, and beautiful women. Even though everything looks exciting on the outside, it feels routine and empty inside, just another way to escape his real feelings.

[0:39]
In this part, Offset talks about living recklessly while hiding the emotional chaos behind the scenes. He parties, spends money freely, and uses drügs to forget his worries, but there’s also a sense of loneliness underneath it all. He mentions tough times when he had to rely on his brother for support, showing that not everything in his life is shiny and easy. The expensive clothes, clubs, and jewelry are symbols of success, but they also highlight how he spends to distract himself. He also touches on loyalty and trust—if someone isn’t real or loyal, it disgusts him. Despite all the luxury and temporary pleasure, there’s still emptiness and a craving for genuine connection that money can’t buy.

[Chorus]
Again, he returns to the same feeling of being overwhelmed by fame. The repetition shows that no matter what he does—taking pills, hiding his emotions, or looking successful—the weight of fame keeps following him. He sees his true self in the mirror, stripped of all glamour, and it reminds him that fame hasn’t made him happy.

[Verse 2]
Offset talks about being judged by others and how people’s opinions don’t change his confidence in himself or his music. He knows he’s experienced and skilled, and he won’t let anyone’s negativity bring him down. He also reflects on relationships, saying fame makes it easy to lose people while chasing money and success, but he’s learned to move on without regret. He takes pride in his natural style and independence, not needing a stylist or anyone to define him. Beneath the cool attitude, there’s still that emotional distance—he’s used to losing people and covering the pain with fashion, work, and confidence.

[Chorus]
Once more, he expresses the same struggle—fame feels heavy and inescapable. He uses drügs and distractions to cope, but inside, he can’t hide from the truth. The mirror reminds him that behind the fame and money, he’s still battling his own emotions.

[Outro]
He ends by repeating the same haunting feeling, showing that the cycle of pain and fame never stops.