Movie Star
Herbert Lyrics

boy keep pulling the blinds down turn up the surround sound lay back in the low chair transported to nowhere
The boy is trying to escape from reality by surrounding himself within his own world without any disturbance or influence from the outside world.

oh what is it you'll have me do? what is it i'll have to do?
The boy is asking someone for instructions or guidance on what he needs to do.

boy talk through the silence and humour the violence consider this frame now make me the same now
The boy is prepared to do anything to become a movie star, even if it involves experiencing and accepting violent situations.

oh what is it you want me to? what is it i'll have to do?
The boy is still seeking instructions or guidance on how to become a movie star.

show me where the mark is show me where the mic goes show me where my room is show me where the food goes
The boy is asking to be shown the ropes when it comes to being a movie star, from technical details like where to stand and where the microphone should be, to practical aspects like where he should eat, sleep, and get ready.

tell me how to kiss you tell me where my hand goes tell me when it's over tell me if my tit shows
The boy wants to learn the fine details of romantic scenes, and to receive guidance on how to act these scenes out without making a mistake.

show me how to cry now show me how to kneel down show me how to be hit show me how to fall down
The boy is willing to learn any form of acting, including physical and emotional expressions, even if it means being hit or falling down.

tell me how to learn lines tell me how to fake it tell me how to read signs tell me how to make it
The boy is seeking guidance on how to become a master of his craft, even if it involves faking emotions or reactions.

it's just like a movie direct me in it it's just like a movie dress me up in it it's just like a movie cut the bits you don't like out it's really like a movie make me up in it
The boy is willing to go to great lengths to become a movie star and is willing to accept the fact that the movie won't necessarily show his true self, but rather the idealized version of it.

i wanna be that equal don't think about the sequel or a hotdog with it
The boy wants to achieve his goal of becoming a movie star and doesn't mind what it takes, whether it's a sequel or a small reward like a hotdog to go with it.

boy i'm feeling like a movie star direct you in it i'm feeling like i could go far make you up in it i'm feeling like a movie star cut the bits i won't like out i'm really feeling like i could go far direct you in it and a hotdog with it
The boy feels like a movie star now and is willing to follow any instructions given to him, even if he doesn't like them. He is excited about his potential as a movie star, regardless of the challenges that he may face, because he expects that he will receive a hotdog at the end of a long day's work.

boy i'm up for the lead role i'm up for a lost soul consider the bad guys remember their dark eyes oh what is it you'll have me do? what is it i'll have to do?
The boy is truly committed to becoming a movie star and is willing to try out any role. He doesn't mind playing a villainous character, even amongst the challenges that might come along.

boy i'll be there at the crime scene a trick for halloween i'm happy to bare all i'm happy to play cruel
The boy is willing to go to great lengths and beyond to attain his dream. He's even comfortable with the idea of portraying himself in sensitive or delicate situations that some actors might not be willing to do.

take me to your agent take me to the back door take me to the party take me to the hardcore keep me from the public keep me in the limelight keep me from the failure keep me from the hindsight take me to the big time take me to the a list take me from noone take me to the guest list keep me in the future keep me in the hotel keep from the wait staff keep me from the farewell
The boy is focusing on achieving long-term success and doesn't want to get caught up in any negative or destructive situations. He wants to keep his private life separate from his public life, ensuring that his professional success will remain unaffected. He is dedicated to his craft and is willing to go to great lengths to ensure his future success.

i'm ready for this moment this moment keeps me steady and the popcorn with it
The boy is confident that he is ready to take on anything that comes his way and remains focused on his goals. But he also wants to enjoy the experience and take some time to relax and enjoy himself, with popcorn in hand, when he can.