Big Star Little Star
Kings Lyrics


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She was aware of her insecurities
As she took the stage
But she was convinced if she got up there
That she'd be discovered some day
So she belted it
She hit the high notes fearlessly
Oh, she melted them
She brought them to their feet

She was a big star
At Banana Joe's Bar
Where she sang karaoke every night
She said if you work hard to get where you are
It feels good in the hot spotlight
She was a big star

She made the local cable shows
Where the camera fell in love with her face
After a couple of weekends
The groupies were crawling all over the place
And she signed autographs
Like she was Garth Brooks in a skirt
And in the aftermath
That small time town was hers

She was a big star
At Banana Joe's Bar
Where she sang karaoke every night
She said if you work hard to get where you are
It feels good in the hot spotlight
She was a big star

Hey, she doesn't care anymore
That her high school girlfriends cut her down
The only thought she entertains is where they aren't
And where she is now

A few old neighbors swear they are certain
She slept her way to the top
She knows you don't get where you're goin'
Unless you got something they ain't got
So she sings tonight
To twenty thousand plus
And the young girls scream out loud
Man that could be us

She's a big star
She eats caviar
Just before she performs every night
She says if you work hard to get where you are




It feels good in the hot spotlight
She's a big star

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Big Star" by Kings explore the journey of a young woman who dreams of becoming a star one day. She starts small in a karaoke bar, but slowly gains fame and attention, even recording a local cable show. Despite being initially insecure, she eventually overcomes her fear and performs fearlessly in front of thousands of people. The song highlights the fact that success does not come overnight, but rather through hard work and determination. It also touches upon the idea that some people may accuse successful individuals of sleeping their way to the top, which can often be untrue and hurtful.


The song starts with the young woman being aware of her insecurities but still taking to the stage to perform. She believes that she will be discovered someday, and her belief in herself and her abilities helps her rise to stardom. The song also suggests that the gossip and negativity of her high school friends no longer affect her, as she is now focused on where she is and where she can go.


The chorus repeatedly emphasizes her status as a big star, and how it takes hard work and dedication to get there. The lyrics also spotlight how she doesn't care what people have to say about her anymore, as she's achieved what she set out to do. Lastly, the song touches upon the idea that success is not given but earned, and that it's necessary to have passion, creativity, and uniqueness to stand out.


Line by Line Meaning

She was aware of her insecurities
Despite her insecurities, she was fully conscious of them.


As she took the stage
As she started her performance on the stage.


But she was convinced if she got up there That she'd be discovered some day
She believed that if she performed, she would be discovered one day.


So she belted it She hit the high notes fearlessly Oh, she melted them She brought them to their feet
She impressively sang and hit the high notes with confidence and it made the audience love her performance.


She was a big star At Banana Joe's Bar Where she sang karaoke every night She said if you work hard to get where you are It feels good in the hot spotlight She was a big star
She became a well-known local singer at Banana Joe's Bar, singing karaoke every night and giving credit to her hard work for her deserved place in the spotlight.


She made the local cable shows Where the camera fell in love with her face After a couple of weekends The groupies were crawling all over the place And she signed autographs Like she was Garth Brooks in a skirt And in the aftermath That small time town was hers
She started appearing on local cable TV shows, which made her increasingly famous and popular, causing many fans to come around and even emulate her, leading to eventual stardom in that small town.


Hey, she doesn't care anymore That her high school girlfriends cut her down The only thought she entertains is where they aren't And where she is now
She no longer cares about what people said in the past, and only cares about where she is now in life, far beyond her high school friends who once underestimated her.


A few old neighbors swear they are certain She slept her way to the top She knows you don't get where you're goin' Unless you got something they ain't got So she sings tonight To twenty thousand plus And the young girls scream out loud Man that could be us
Despite rumors that she used sex to advance her career, she knows that the key to success is what she has that they don't, and is rewarded with a massive crowd screaming in appreciation, inspiring dreams in young girls to achieve similar stardom.


She's a big star She eats caviar Just before she performs every night She says if you work hard to get where you are It feels good in the hot spotlight She's a big star
Now a big star with high-class tastes, she prepares herself before every performance, appreciating that hard work leads to an exalting place in the spotlight.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEPHONY SMITH

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Andrew Lambert

fanfuckingtastic track.

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