She starred as Sherrie Christian in the musical Rock of Ages in Los Angeles. Also on Broadway, Miss Bundy originated the role of Amber Von Tussle in the Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray and performed the role of Glinda in the smash hit Wicked. Prior to that she also originated the role of Tina Denmark in Ruthless, The Musical! which was a successful off-Broadway production for which she received the Outer-Critics Circle award Nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Musical and Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Musical. That same year Ruthless! won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off Broadway Musical. Miss Bundy twice starred in Radio City Music Hall's Christmas Spectacular. Regionally Miss Bundy played Dainty June in Gypsy starring Betty Buckley and toured with the National tour of The Sound of Music starring Marie Osmond. She has been performing featured or leading roles in New York and Regional Theatre since the age of nine.
In addition to her theatre work, Miss Bundy has been working consistently in film and television including Modern Men for the WB, Cold Case for CBS, Veronica Mars for UPN, Home Improvement for ABC and Strangers with Candy for Comedy Central. She has also had leading roles in pilots such as Dirtbags for FOX and All Grown Up for CBS. Additionally Miss Bundy played the role of Marah Lewis in The Guiding Light from 1999-2001.
She can next be seen in the film version of Dreamgirls for DreamWorks. Her other film credits include Jumanji, Life with Mikey, and The Adventures of Huck Finn.
Homecoming Queen
Laura Bell Bundy Lyrics
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Where I belong
So many things to see, never one to settle, if you
Were a hat I'd try you on
I've never been shy, my heart don't lie, been livin'
On the right side of wrong
[Chorus]
I worry 'bout where I am, not where I'm not at
I may talk too much but I say what I mean
I ain't worried 'bout me, ain't worried 'bout you
I worry 'bout what I can, not what I can't do
I never needed to be the homecoming queen
When I was five, I'd play dress up
And hook up Barbie with GI Joe
Now that I'm older, I must fess up, I miss those days
When I'm alone
You can call me strange and I may never change
But I think I'm happy so
[Chorus]
Just me and Norma Jean, doing our own thing,
Making our own heaven
I may not get my way but I will be okay
I still count my blessings
[Chorus]
Never needed to be the homecoming queen
The song "Homecoming Queen" by Laura Bell Bundy talks about the singer's realization that she didn't need to strive for the typical image of a perfect woman or the homecoming queen. She describes herself as left of the middle but right where she belongs and refers to herself as being independent and adventurous. She talks about never settling for things and always wanting to see more. She also mentions that she speaks honestly and says what she means, making it a clear message to the listeners that she doesn't care about superficial accomplishments.
The chorus of the song repeats the message of not worrying about anything other than being true to oneself. She mentions that she never needed to be the homecoming queen, meaning she never needed to fit the mold of the perfect woman, and she values her own happiness above all else. The final verse of the song talks about how she has grown up and embraced her individuality but still longs for her childhood days of playing dress-up and making her own world with her toys. The song delivers a powerful message about self-love and acceptance and encourages listeners to be themselves, even if it means going against societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
I've always been a little left of the middle but right
Where I belong
I have never been considered average or ordinary, but I have found my place in life and feel like I am where I am meant to be.
So many things to see, never one to settle, if you
Were a hat I'd try you on
I am always seeking new experiences and opportunities and am not content with staying in one place or doing the same thing for too long.
I've never been shy, my heart don't lie, been livin'
On the right side of wrong
I have always been confident in myself and my decisions, even if they are unconventional or against the norm.
I don't worry 'bout this, don't worry 'bout that
I worry 'bout where I am, not where I'm not at
I may talk too much but I say what I mean
I ain't worried 'bout me, ain't worried 'bout you
I worry 'bout what I can, not what I can't do
I never needed to be the homecoming queen
I focus on the present and where I am in my life, and I say what I mean even if I talk a lot. I don't worry about myself or others but rather focus on what I can do and achieve, rather than what I cannot. I have never felt the need to be popular or accepted by others to feel good about myself.
When I was five, I'd play dress up
And hook up Barbie with GI Joe
Now that I'm older, I must fess up, I miss those days
When I'm alone
I used to enjoy pretending and imagining different scenarios, and even though I am older now, I still appreciate those memories and feel nostalgic sometimes.
You can call me strange and I may never change
But I think I'm happy so
Even though I may be perceived as different or unusual, I don't feel the need to change who I am because I am content with myself and my life.
Just me and Norma Jean, doing our own thing,
Making our own heaven
I may not get my way but I will be okay
I still count my blessings
I am happy doing my own thing and finding my own happiness, even if it means not always getting what I want. I am grateful for the good things in my life.
Never needed to be the homecoming queen
I have never felt that I needed to be popular or well-liked to be happy or successful in life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF COHEN, JEFFREY COHEN, LAURA BUNDY
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