Rock Star
Miley Cyrus Lyrics


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Sometimes I walk a little faster
In the school hallway
Just to get next to you
Some days I spend a little extra
Time in the morning
Just to impress you

Guess you don't notice
Guess you don't need this
Sad you're not seein' what you're missin'
On the outside shyin' away
On the inside dyin' to say

I'm unusual
Not so typical
Way too smart to be waiting around
Tai chi practicing
Snowboard champion
I could fix the flat on your car
I might even be a rock star

Sometimes I wish when the phone rings
That it would be you
Saying let's hang out
Then you confess
That there's something special between us
Why don't we find out

But you don't know me
Guess you don't need me
Why you're not seein' what you're missin'
On the outside shyin' away
On the inside dyin' to say

I'm unusual
Not so typical
Way too smart to be waiting around
Tai chi practicing
Snowboard champion
I could fix the flat on your car
I might even be a

Rock star
If you only knew the real me
I might even be a rock star
I'm telling you that we are meant to be
Now wouldn't it be nice if you could see
That I really am a rock star

I'm unusual
Not so typical
Way too smart to be waiting around
Tai chi practicing
Snowboard champion




I could fix the flat on your car
I might even be a rock star

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Miley Cyrus's song Rock Star describe a young girl's unrequited love for someone who seems too preoccupied with appearances to notice her. She speaks of her efforts to impress this person, spending extra time getting ready in the morning and walking a little faster in the school hallway just to be near him. Despite her efforts, he doesn't seem to notice her, much less appreciate her for who she is on the inside. The line "On the outside shyin' away, on the inside dyin' to say" captures how the girl's shyness keeps her from expressing her feelings, even as she longs for a deeper connection with this person.


The girl describes herself as "unusual" and "not so typical," highlighting her unique qualities and interests. She practices tai chi and snowboards, and she even boasts that she could fix the flat on his car. The girl dreams of being recognized as a "rock star" and wishes that the person she loves could see her for who she truly is – someone special and deserving of attention.


Overall, Rock Star is a song that speaks to the longing we all feel to be understood and appreciated for who we are. It captures the yearning of youth and the pain of unrequited love, all while celebrating the unique qualities that make each of us special.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I walk a little faster In the school hallway Just to get next to you Some days I spend a little extra Time in the morning Just to impress you
I often walk faster or make extra effort to be near you just to grab your attention, impress you and get you to notice me.


Guess you don't notice Guess you don't need this Sad you're not seein' what you're missin' On the outside shyin' away On the inside dyin' to say
You don't seem to notice me or acknowledge my efforts, which makes me feel sad that you don't see what you're missing. I appear shy on the outside, but I am dying to say something to you.


I'm unusual Not so typical Way too smart to be waiting around Tai chi practicing Snowboard champion I could fix the flat on your car I might even be a rock star
I am unique and different from others, and I'm too intelligent to be waiting around. I practice Tai Chi, am a snowboard champion, and can even fix the flat tire on your car. I have potential to be a rock star.


Sometimes I wish when the phone rings That it would be you Saying let's hang out Then you confess That there's something special between us Why don't we find out
Sometimes, I hope you will call me and ask me to hang out. I wish you would confess that there's something special between us and we should explore it together.


But you don't know me Guess you don't need me Why you're not seein' what you're missin' On the outside shyin' away On the inside dyin' to say
You don't really know me, and it seems you don't need me in your life, which makes me wonder why you can't see what you're missing out on. I act shy on the outside, but I'm dying to say something to you.


I'm unusual Not so typical Way too smart to be waiting around Tai chi practicing Snowboard champion I could fix the flat on your car I might even be a Rock star
I am unique and different from others and too smart to be waiting around. I practice Tai Chi, am a snowboard champion, and can even fix the flat tire on your car. I have the potential to be a rock star.


If you only knew the real me I might even be a rock star I'm telling you that we are meant to be Now wouldn't it be nice if you could see That I really am a rock star
If you only knew me, you would realize I have the potential to be a rock star. I'm sure that we were meant to be together, and it would be great if you could appreciate the fact that I am indeed a rock star.


I'm unusual Not so typical Way too smart to be waiting around Tai chi practicing Snowboard champion I could fix the flat on your car I might even be a rock star
I am unique and different from others and too smart to be waiting around. I practice Tai Chi, am a snowboard champion, and can even fix the flat tire on your car. I have the potential to be a rock star.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JEANNIE LURIE, ARISTEIDIS ARCHONTIS, CHEN NEEMAN

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@TheBiggestMoronYouKnow

almost 26 and this shit still slaps

@jaygabbana6852

Ong I ride around my hood bumping this

@qazedc3

Same I could still dance and sing to this

@thatsoely8456

This is song possesses me like no other

@LuzMaria95

I’m turning 27 in a couple months and this is still MY SHIT 😭🔥

@kingclawe

IM SAYING

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@iamahero07

I’m 27 and I have still goosebumps from this song, it makes me remember to my good old teenage years and all my great high school memories 🫣😍

@Mai-yh6iv

Ahhhh same, I close my eyes and imagine that I’m 14 again, fav regression song

@kingclawe

GOOSEBUMPS BRO?

@brooketaylorkiefer1663

Im 24 and still listen to this song. I play it in the car and my boyfriend just gives me the look 🤣😅. Still a kid at heart

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