Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: goth
Song Meaning of “Idolize” by The Murder of My Sweet
The Murder of My Sweet’s song ‘Idolize’ speaks of the power of celebrity and how it can take hold of us, highlighting the struggle of recognizing when a star’s power has become a little too strong. The narrator of the song is pleading with their beloved, an idolized celebrity, to recognize that their power has taken over their life and changed them for the worse. As the narrator watches from afar, they encourage their loved one to remember who they truly are underneath the fame, and ultimately recognize that their true identity is the only one that really matters.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of a ‘perfect’, fantasy world that the beloved has entered, yet acknowledging that their identity is lost beneath it all. They remind the celebrity that they can’t give their world over to this artificial glamour, as no matter how much they idolize or imagine this fantasy of celebrity, they can’t make it real.
The lyrics remind the fictional idolized celebrity to remember their ‘hopes and dreams / [their] Pride and dignity’ as they are at risk of being swallowed by the glitter and sparkle of stardom. The song offers its listener an important reminder to keep striving for their own path and identity, regardless of outside expectations and demands.