Life has its share of trials and tribulations, and we all have our moments of insecurity at one time or another. Those who are insecure about their weight, their finances, their career or variety of other things are usually somewhat envious of those who they perceive to have it all. No one really talks about “The Burden Of Being Wonderful,” but thanks to heavy metal, glam rockers, Steel Panther, the world will finally understand just how difficult being wonderful is after listening to the band’s second single off of their upcoming album – All You Can Eat.
Steel Panther songs and videos tend to lean towards the “R” rated side, however “The Burden Of Being Wonderful” is a song that is appropriate for people of all ages. It is the perfect song for those who grew up on 80’s metal to share with their children, not only for the music, but also for the message. After all, kids should not grow up believing that being wonderful is all unicorns and rainbows.
Like the song, the video for “The Burden Of Being Wonderful” is a throwback to the days of 80’s metal, when music was fun and it made you feel happy to be alive.
If you are a fan of 80’s metal and long for the days of the classic Twisted Sister videos, you MUST check out Steel Panther! In addition to being talented musicians, they are also gifted songwriters who have an uncanny ability to make you laugh and wax poetic about days gone by.
Check out the lyrics to “The Burden Of Being Wonderful” beneath the video below. If you’d like to pre-order All You Can Eat, go to www.SteelPantherRocks.com.
Why in a world of ugly faces…
Should I be allowed to be so hot?
So many people without talent
Yet I was born with all the magical gifts I got
The perfect body, the perfect face
It’s like God’s best work, all in one place
For the haters hate perfection
Can’t you say?
It’s a burden being wonderful like me
How in a world that’s so imperfect…
Did I wind up with so much cool?
Friends never stick around too long
Never feel like they belong
Next to me they feel like a fool
I got the grace of a dancer, a golden voice
People seem to hate me, like I had a choice
Being this blessed is a lonely way to be
It’s a burden being wonderful like me…like me
So you say you wanna hang around?
Don’t ever ask me to turn it down
I’m a diamond, I’m gonna shine
Compared to everyone else, I’m like a whole damned diamond mine
I’m just a Maserati in a world of Kias
Genius would describe any of my ideas
If was born in 1453
Leonardo Da Vinci would be jealous of me
What a world of Stevie Wonders will never say
It’s a burden being wonderful like me
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