Released in August 2012, Hall of Fame by The Script, featuring will.i.am, is a rousing call to action that resonates with dreamers and achievers worldwide. Written by Danny O’Donoghue, Mark Sheehan, and others, the song’s lyrics blend aspirational themes with vivid metaphors, urging listeners to push beyond limitations and strive for greatness. Its anthemic energy, driven by soaring vocals and a dynamic pop-rock production, has cemented its place as a motivational staple in sports arenas, graduations, and personal playlists. In this analysis, we uncover the lyrical depth and emotional impact of Hall of Fame, revealing why its words continue to inspire millions to aim for their own hall of fame.
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About Hall of Fame Lyrics
| Album/Movie | #3 |
| Music Composer |
Daniel O’Donoghue, Mark Sheehan, James Barry
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| Singer |
The Script, will.i.am
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| Lyricist |
Daniel O’Donoghue, Mark Sheehan, James Barry, William Adams
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| Release Date | July 23, 2012 |
| Duration | 3:22 |
| Language | English |
| Label |
© Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
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Hall of Fame Lyrics
Yeah, you can be the greatest
You can be the best
You can be the King Kong banging on your chest
You can beat the world
You can beat the war
You can talk to God, go banging on his door
You can throw your hands up
You can beat the clock (yeah)
You can move a mountain
You can break rocks
You can be a master
Don’t wait for luck
Dedicate yourself and you gon’ find yourself
Standing in the hall of fame (yeah)
And the world’s gonna know your name (yeah)
‘Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah)
And the world’s gonna know your name (yeah)
And you’ll be on the walls of the hall of fame
You can go the distance
You can run the mile
You can walk straight through hell with a smile
You can be the hero
You can get the gold
Breaking all the records they thought never could be broke
Yeah, do it for your people
Do it for your pride
How are you ever gonna know if you never even try?
Do it for your country
Do it for your name
‘Cause there’s gonna be a day…
When you’re standing in the hall of fame (yeah)
And the world’s gonna know your name (yeah)
‘Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah)
And the world’s gonna know your name (yeah)
And you’ll be on the walls of the hall of fame
Be a champion, be a champion, be a champion, be a champion
On the walls of the hall of fame
Be students
Be teachers
Be politicians
Be preachers
(Yeah)
Be believers
Be leaders
Be astronauts
Be champions
Be truth seekers
Be students
Be teachers
Be politicians
Be preachers
Be believers
Be leaders
Be astronauts
Be champions
Standing in the hall of fame (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And the world’s gonna know your name (yeah, yeah, yeah)
‘Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And the world’s gonna know your name (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And you’ll be on the walls of the hall of fame
(Be a champion)
You could be the greatest
You can be the best
(Be a champion)
You can be the King Kong banging on your chest
(Be a champion)
You could beat the world
You could beat the war
(Be a champion)
You could talk to God, go banging on his door
(Be a champion)
You can throw your hands up
(Be a champion)
You can beat the clock (yeah)
You can move a mountain
(Be a champion)
You can break rocks
(Be a champion)
You can be a master
Don’t wait for luck
(Be a champion)
Dedicate yourself and you gonna find yourself
Standing in the hall of fame
