With a plot described as a modern retelling of Romeo & Juliet, High School Musical is a story of two high school juniors from rival cliques: Troy Bolton (Zac Efron), captain of the school basketball team, and Gabriella Montez (Vanessa Hudgens), a shy transfer student who excels in math and science. Together, they try out for the lead parts in their high school musical, and as a result, divide the school. Despite other students' attempts to thwart their dreams, Troy and Gabriella resist peer pressure and rivalry, inspiring others along the way not to "stick with the status quo."
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I Want It All
High School Musical Lyrics
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Don't you want it (maybe)
Can't you see it (kinda)
Imagine first audition after college I get the lead
(A part for me?) well of course
(Yeah right), you've gotta believe it
Keep talkin'
Sharpay and what's his name
Sound exciting (inviting)
Let's do it then (let's sing)
Personal stylist
Agent and a publicist
But where do I fit into this
With you we can win
Win the part (think bigger)
Become superstars (that's better)
Don't you see that bigger is better
And better is bigger
A little bit is ever enough, no no no
Don't you want it all
You want it, you know that you want it
The fame and the fortune and more
You want it all
You want it, you know that you want it
You gotta have your star on the door
You want the world nothing less
All the glam and the press
Only giving you the best reviews
Say it
I want it all
I want it, I want it, want it
My name in lights in Carnegie Hall
I want it all
Can't you see it (yeah)
They're gonna love me
Hmm mmm mmm, I mean, us
Red carpet, rose bouquets
Crowd waiting backstage
I'm with her, don't stop me
I'm not the paparazzi
Invitations, standing ovations
Magazines (yes please)
Gotta be celebrities
Photographs, fan club
Give the people what they love
Now you're excited (I like it)
Let's do it then (yeah)
Time Square, jet setter
Sequels, hey better
New York today
Tomorrow the world
Sold out shows (think bigger)
And the Oscar goes to (that's better)
Don't you see that bigger is better
And better is bigger
A little bit is never enough, no no no
I want it all
I want it, want it, want it
The fame and the fortune and more
I want it all
I want it, want it, want it
I gotta have my star on the door
I want the world nothing less
All the glam and the press
Only giving me the best reviews
I want it all
I want it, want it, want it
Radio City Music Hall
We want it all
Here in the spotlight we shine
Look at who we are
When Broadway knows your name
You know that you're a star
Dance
I want it, I-I I want it (I want it)
I want it, I want it, I-I I want it all
I want it, I want it, I-I I want it
I want it, I want it, I-I I want it
I want it, I-I I want it
I want it, I want it, I-I I want it all
I want it, I want it, I-I I want it
I want it, I want it, I-I I want it
I want it all
I want it, want it, want it
The fame and the fortune and more
I want it all
I want it, want it, want it
I gotta have my star on the door
I want the world nothing less
All the glam and the press
Only giving me the best reviews
I want it all
Paris, London
Rome, Toronto
L.A., Sydney
Buenos Aires
Tokyo, Alaska
Bollywood, New York City
We want it all
"I Want It All" is a song included in the soundtrack of the 2007 Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical 3: Senior Year". The song is performed by the characters Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale) and Ryan Evans (Lucas Grabeel). The lyrics of the song relay the characters' desire for success, wealth, and fame, and their willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve it.
Throughout the song, Sharpay and Ryan imagine a life of luxury and success, with everything going their way. They envision themselves winning awards, being interviewed by the press, having personal stylists and agents, and even owning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They sing about how nothing is ever enough and how they always want more, implying that their quest for fame and fortune has no limits. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody of the song add to its infectious energy, making it an iconic moment in the High School Musical franchise.
Overall, "I Want It All" is a fun, entertaining, and engaging song that captures the characters' ambition and drive to succeed. It reminds us of the importance of hard work and dedication, as well as the potential risks and challenges that come with pursuing our goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagine having everything we ever dreamed
Dream about achieving everything we ever wished for
Don't you want it (maybe)
Don't you have the desire for it?
Can't you see it (kinda)
Aren't you visualizing it a bit?
Imagine first audition after college I get the lead
Picturing myself after graduation, play the leading role in my first audition
(A part for me?) well of course
Is there any role for me? Unquestionably yes!
(Yeah right), you've gotta believe it
(sarcastic) Oh, definitely! You have to have faith in yourself
Keep talkin'
Keep speaking about it
You and I all the fame
You and I will have all the recognition
Sharpay and what's his name
Playing roles of Sharpay and her co-star whose name is forgotten currently
Sound exciting (inviting)
It sounds thrilling
Let's do it then (let's sing)
Let's get onto it (let's begin singing)
Personal stylist
One who advises on clothing and fashion
Agent and a publicist
The agent who manages personal affairs and the publicist who promotes publicity
But where do I fit into this
Where do I come into the picture?
With you we can win
With you, we have a chance to succeed
Win the part (think bigger)
Incorporating larger ideas besides just the role
Become superstars (that's better)
Doing better, aspiring to be superstars
Don't you see that bigger is better
Feeling that larger is remarkably better
And better is bigger
Getting better in itself is enough
A little bit is ever enough, no no no
A small amount is never enough
Don't you want it all
Don't you wish to accomplish everything at once?
You want it, you know that you want it
You desire it, you know it very well
The fame and the fortune and more
The recognition, the wealth, and more
You gotta have your star on the door
You must have your own Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
You want the world nothing less
You wish for the entire world, anything less is not enough
All the glam and the press
All the glitter and publicity
Only giving you the best reviews
Only presenting the best possible reviews
Say it
Speak it out loud
My name in lights in Carnegie Hall
My name being lit up in lights at Carnegie Hall
Can't you see it (yeah)
Can't you vividly see it?
They're gonna love me
They'll surely love me
Hmm mmm mmm, I mean, us
Uh huh, uh huh, us included!
Red carpet, rose bouquets
Red carpet, bouquets of roses
Crowd waiting backstage
The crowd waiting behind the scenes
I'm with her, don't stop me
I'm with her, don't prevent me
I'm not the paparazzi
I am not a paparazzo
Invitations, standing ovations
Invitations and standing ovations
Magazines (yes please)
Magazines (oh yes please!)
Gotta be celebrities
You must be a celebrity
Photographs, fan club
Photographs and a fan club
Give the people what they love
Give people what they enjoy and admire
Now you're excited (I like it)
Right now, you're excited (I like that)
Time Square, jet setter
Times Square, VIP passengers
Sequels, hey better
Sequels, hey, that's better
New York today
New York today
Tomorrow the world
Tomorrow the whole world
Sold out shows (think bigger)
Completely sold out shows (think bigger)
And the Oscar goes to (that's better)
And the Oscar goes to (that's better)
I want it, I want it, want it
I yearn for it, I want it, want it
Radio City Music Hall
Radio City Music Hall
Paris, London
Paris, London
Rome, Toronto
Rome, Toronto
L.A., Sydney
Los Angeles, Sydney
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Tokyo, Alaska
Tokyo, Alaska
Bollywood, New York City
Bollywood, New York City
Here in the spotlight we shine
We gleam here in the spotlight
Look at who we are
Look at who we are
When Broadway knows your name
Once Broadway knows your name
You know that you're a star
You then know that you're a star
Dance
Dance!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Matthew Gerrard, Robbie Nevil
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