Act Naturally
Buck Owens Lyrics
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They're gonna make a big star out of me
We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely
And all I gotta do is act naturally
Well, I'll bet you I'ma gonna be a big star
Might win an Oscar you can't never tell
The movie's gonna make me a big star
'Cause I can play the part so well
Well, I hope you come to see me in the movie
Then I know that you will plainly see
The biggest fool that's ever hit the big time
And all I gotta do is act naturally
We'll make a scene about a man that's sad and lonely
And begging down upon his bended knee
I'll play the part but I won't need rehearsin'
All I'll have to do is act naturally
Well, I'll bet you I'ma gonna be a big star
Might win an Oscar you can't never tell
The movie's gonna make me a big star
'Cause I can play the part so well
Well, I hope you come to see me in the movie
Then I'll know that you will plainly see
The biggest fool that's ever hit the big time
And all I gotta do is act naturally
The lyrics of Buck Owens’s song “Act Naturally” talk about a person who is about to become a movie star, but only by putting on an act or by acting naturally. The singer is happy about the prospect of fame but laments about the fact that he will portray a sad, lonely man in the movie. The lyrics are optimistic in tone as the singer believes he could potentially win an Oscar for his performance, and he's good at playing the part naturally.
The chorus, “All I gotta do is act naturally,” is an interesting line as it appears paradoxical. The natural thing to do for most people is to be themselves, but the singer wants to be someone else entirely- a sad, lonely man. Moreover, the singer acknowledges that he will be a fool or an imposter, and that his success in the movie industry will be based on his ability to portray someone else.
The lyrics also make us question whether the movie industry is real or fake. While the singer is happy about his imminent stardom, he is painfully aware of the fact that it’s all a big act. The song highlights the idea that what we see in movies may not always be true, and that actors are putting on a façade to portray a particular character, despite their actual lives being different.
Line by Line Meaning
They're gonna put me in the movies
I'm going to be in a movie
They're gonna make a big star out of me
I'll become famous because of the movie
We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely
The movie is about a sad and lonely man
And all I gotta do is act naturally
All I have to do is pretend to be someone else
Well, I'll bet you I'm a-gonna be a big star
I'm going to be a big movie star
Might win an Oscar you can't never tell
Maybe I'll even win an Academy Award
The movie's gonna make me a big star,
This movie will bring me fame
'Cause I can play the part so well
I'm confident in my acting abilities
Well, I hope you come and see me in the movie
I hope you watch the movie and see me in it
Then I'll know that you will plainly see
You'll see me for who I truly am
The biggest fool that's ever hit the big time
You'll realize I'm not really a big shot
And all I gotta do is act naturally
But all it took was me pretending to be someone else
We'll make a scene about a man that's sad and lonely
Another scene in the movie will feature a sad and lonely man
Begging down upon his bended knee
He'll be begging for something while on his knees
I'll play the part but I won't need rehearsing
I can easily act out this scene without practice
All I'll have to do is act naturally
I'll just pretend to be him
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Vonie Morrison, Johnny Russell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@monsterjamgeneral
13 year old, 2019, listening to good ole buck.
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@humphreygruntwhistle3946
A lot of people who watched Hee Haw didn’t realize that Buck was a major country star going back to the 50’s. They only saw the “goofy” side of him as Roy Clark’s sidekick. The Buckaroos were a great band.
@whiterose7055
I've got a tiger by the Tail !
@rodan2852
Love that wide open "HOW-DEE!!!" way of singin just like on the old country time usa show
@drummhed83
Man you nailed that, great musicians indeed. Always loved when Buck was on our black & white TV.. now 66, man he still sounds so good.. Loved the respect he got when Dwight came down the road to. Talented he was.
@susangooch7087
Yes He was very talented and Roy Clark too !! They were big stars 🌟 🌟💙🎶🎶🎶🎶& Did more than “ play the part so well “ 😄👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@susangooch7087
@@drummhed83 that’s right 🥹& I too grew up with parents always watching the good ole TV shows , I miss those days tbh ❤️ My parents were born in 1925-29 Momma played all musical instruments,& There was always either live music going at Our old farm house or the Victrola ~ or radio playing . Always . 💙🎶🎶🎶🎶
@harryofford4641
2023, 19 years old, love listening to Buck, Don and Merle, and all that wonderful generation of country music that was created. My tattoo ‘Together Again’ the Buck Owens song in memory of my Nan and grandad who met through listening and playing these wonderful songs reminds me of them, who are now together again ❤️ 🕊️
@heidiforaker8978
Was my dad's favorite music and song. Even played at his funeral.
@earlslot8320
sorry about your dad, but he knew good music, hope you are doing good and good luck
@michaelciccone2194
Youtube....I am not listening to your infomercials.