Big Time
Linda Eder Lyrics

He said you've got the good to make the big time
A successful man told me I have the talent to make it big in the world of showbiz.

And then he puffed on his cigar
He acted like a true Hollywood producer by puffing a cigar while discussing my career prospects.

We'll make a killing, we'll get top billing
He promised me a lot of monetary success and top billing roles in the entertainment industry, implying that we both would gain a lot from my acting career.

I'm gonna make you a star
The man is confident that he will make me a star while I'll be on the spotlight under his patronage.

First we'll improve a bit on Mother Nature
He said that with the help of his doctor friend, he will physiologically enhance my features to make me more beautiful, therefore more desirable to the audience.

I got a doctor friend you'll see
He made a claim about having a friend who's a doctor as a part of his circle of influential contacts.

Imagination plus augmentation
Augmenting, probably by means of cosmetic surgery, alongside an impressive personality and attitude would make me an alluring personality.

Voila, a brand new me!
Proud of the changes, the man exclaimed 'voila' and believed that he has turned me into somebody new with enhanced features.

To get to the big time
He explained that in order to succeed, my looks are important and desirable.

You need big time looks
He emphasized that the looks play a significant role in succeeding in showbiz.

A shady accountant
It's important to have someone with unethical accounting skills to manage the income and evade taxes and expenditures.

Who can cook the books
An accountant can alter sales numbers and manipulate the financial record books to evade tax payments.

A couple of well-placed friends
Having strategic influential connections would make a significant difference in the industry.

Some dynamite eight by tens
The actors' headshot photographs are called eight by tens and these promising focal points could be distributed amongst important people in the show business.

Before you can reap
Before you can become successful you need to fulfill certain prerequisites.

Those big time dividends
Greater success means more financial stability and profit.

Before you know it I was movin' up there
Before I realized, I had already begun to succeed in the industry.

Dom Perignon and caviar
I started getting served the most luxurious food and drinks, evidencing the transgression from a petty life to a grand one.

A late night "Yes Sir" leads to good press Sir
I've been pretending my entire life, used to stay up late at nights to attend events and meetings, and nodding affirmatively while under the scrutiny of the press, which in turn brought me a lot of positive attention and recognition.

And takes a girl pretty far
This naturally led to me moving up the ladder of fame and success simply by pretending to agree and being flattered.

So now my name's in lights about the title
My name started being recognized amongst people because of my positive reputation.

Or it's not on the dotted line
Either nothing or everything can be negotiated to get the desired contract.

On the back-lots now, I call the shots now
Now that I've achieved a lot in the industry, I am afforded the chance to make decisions and take charge of the business.

When there's a contract to sign I'm up in the big time
I've gained the skill and experience to know when to sign a contract or not.

So I make them wait
I am now in a position of power and I let people wait for me.

I'm up in the big time
I've established myself very well in the industry.

So I'm always late
I'm always late because that's a luxury I can afford now that I'm successful.

I tell them all "Let's do lunch"
As a part of my acquired stature, I can extend my hand and make conversation starters saying let's do lunch.

Then give them that one-two-punch
After showing a friendly gesture, I would land a knockout blow that benefits me the most.

I'm part of the big-brass, first class
I'm a part of the elite class of people, who flaunt their power and wealth to others.

Big time bunch
Individuals who belong to this exclusive and successful class are often referred to as the big time bunch.

I hit the right places
I know where to go to make noteworthy appearances.

I cover my bases
I take every possible measure to protect my interests and minimize losses.

I do what I have to
I am willing to put in all the hard work and effort required to maintain my position.

Smile till it hurts, baby
I always maintain a pleasant attitude and smile even in adverse situations.

Wear shorter skirts, baby
I've acclimatized to the industry standard of dressing a certain way to fit the persona expected of me.

Cry in a pinch, baby
Sometimes I resort to crying or shedding crocodile tears, as a last resort.

But I won't dare
Although I can do anything, there are some things that even I won't resort to, out of dignity and respect.

Give a single square inch, baby
I don't give up an inch of power or control over the events and the people in the industry.

Up here in the big time
I've reached the pinnacle of success.

I've got big time friends
There are people I know who are at the highest level of the industry.

Who want to make sure
And their agenda is to make sure that I stay successful.

My big time never ends
They hope that I never fall from grace and continue to be on the path of success.

My motto is: "I've got mine"
I've become so self-centered and greedy by having acquired this level of success that my motto is all about self-promotion and self-centeredness.

I live on the bottom line
As a businesswoman, I always strive to improve the financial numbers represented on the 'bottom line'.

Up here in the "A-Team," wet-dream
The A-List actors and actresses are also considered for having fantasies like wet dreams about them since they represent the zenith of beauty.

Big, big time!
The peak of success that I have reached is something I would have never imagined earlier.

It's coming up roses
In industry terms, things are happening well, and in one's favor.

And Barrymore noses
Drew Barrymore is an example of a celebrity who features are considered desirable and even has a certain nose shape common amongst celebrities. By associating myself with the name, I am trying to portray that my look and persona is desirable too.

Worth all the sweat, dear?
People in the industry often sweat blood and tears to make a successful career. Here, this line questions if all these hard efforts are worth the subsequent results.

Worth it? ...You bet dear!
The last line suggests that it is indeed worth all the hard work and efforts put in, for the pinnacle of success that can be achieved is big time success.

When you make that climb
One can achieve success when they put in the hard work and climb the ladder.

From the nickel and dime
Though the industry represents the heights of success and money, everyone including the biggest stars start off in small-budget plays, insignificant roles or even lowly gigs and shows.

To the simply sublime...
They ascend to the pinnacle of success where everything is elevated and falls into place.