Nicole Margaret Blonsky (born November 9, 1988) is an American actress and … Read Full Bio ↴Nicole Margaret Blonsky (born November 9, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She portrays Tracy Turnblad, the lead character, in the big-screen remake and adaptation of the musical Hairspray, released on July 20, 2007. She is known professionally as Nikki Blonsky.

Blonsky hails from Great Neck, New York. She graduated from Great Neck Village School in June, 2006. She has done local theatre at both levels (youth center) and Great Neck South High School, and beat out thousands of hopefuls for the role in Hairspray. She learned that she got the role from the producers via the internet at the Cold Stone Creamery, where she also works during her after school hours.[1] The announcement was made public on the June 8, 2006 edition of Entertainment Tonight; the show's crew went to her workplace to film the surprise announcement.

When asked about having won the role of Tracy Turnblad, Blonsky responded by saying "I'm shaking. I'm surprised I'm still standing!" She also told the New York Daily News that she hopes to distinguish herself from Ricki Lake and Marissa Jaret Winokur, who previously played the role, both of whom she has respect for: "I'm not going to try to fill anybody's shoes - I'm going to try to create a new pair of shoes!"

Good Morning Baltimore
Nikki Blonsky Lyrics

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Oh, oh, oh
Woke up today
Feeling the way I always do
Oh, oh, oh
Hungry for something
That I can't eat
Then I hear that beat
That rhythm of town

Starts calling me down
It's like a message from
High above
Oh, oh, oh
Pulling me out
To the smiles and the
Streets that I love

Good morning Baltimore
Every day's like an open door
Every night is a fantasy
Every sound's like a symphony

Good morning Baltimore
And some day when I take to the floor
The world's gonna wake up and see
Baltimore and me

Oh, oh, oh
Look at my hair
What do can compare with mine today?
Oh, oh, oh
I've got my hairspray and radio
I'm ready to go

The rats on the street
All dance round my feet
They seem to say
"Tracy, it's up to you"
So, oh, oh
Don't hold me back
'Cause today all my dreams will come true

Good morning Baltimore
There's the flasher who lives next door
There's the bum on his bar room stool
They wish me luck on my way to school

Good morning Baltimore
And some day when I take to the floor
The world's gonna wake up and see
Baltimore and me

I know every step
I know every song
I know there's a place where I belong
I see all those party lights shining ahead
So someone invite me
Before I drop dead!
(Before she drops dead!)

So, oh, oh
Give me a chance
'Cause when I start to dance I'm a movie star
Oh, oh, oh
Something inside of me makes me move
When I hear the groove

My ma tells me no
But my feet tell me go!
It's like a drummer inside my heart

So oh, oh
Don't make me wait
One more moment for my life to start

(Good morning, good morning)
(Waiting for my life to start)

I love you Baltimore
Every day's like an open door
Every night is a fantasy
Every sound's like a symphony

And I promise Baltimore
That some day when
I take to the floor
The world's gonna wake up and see
Gonna wake up and see
Baltimore and me

(Yes, more or less we all agree)
Baltimore and me

(Someday the world is gonna see)
Baltimore and me!

Overall Meaning

Nikki Blonsky's "Good Morning Baltimore" is the opening track of the 2007 musical film "Hairspray" that sets the tone for the entire movie. The song starts with Nikki Blonsky's character Tracy waking up in the morning with an unconditionally optimistic and cheery disposition. She's full of life, and the world around her comes into focus through her vivid eyes. Her day is off to a great start as she hears the beat of the city, which symbolizes hope, cheer, and belongingness. She saunters past people on the streets, stopping only to appreciate their beauty and celebrate their presence in the city.

The song is full of life and vibrancy, and it depicts the value of individuality, self-expression, and confidence. Blonsky sings about her unique hairstyle and how her look is one thing that sets her apart in the city. She continues to dance and move to the rhythm of the city, sharing her optimism with everyone, even the rats on the streets. Tracy, the singer of the movie, is hopeful about the future and, through this song, becomes a symbol of hope for Baltimore. Throughout the lyrics, she sings with an overpowering energy that ignites confidence in her and those around her.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, oh, oh
Expressing enthusiasm and anticipation

Woke up today
Started a new day

Feeling the way I always do
Experiencing the same emotions and sensations as usual

Hungry for something That I can't eat
Craving something that is not available to her

Then I hear that beat That rhythm of town Starts calling me down
The energetic music of the city lifts her spirits and beckons her to come outside

It's like a message from High above
She feels like the music is a divine message or sign

Pulling me out To the smiles and the Streets that I love
The music inspires her to go out and enjoy the streets packed with friendly people

Good morning Baltimore Every day's like an open door Every night is a fantasy Every sound's like a symphony
Reflecting on the limitless possibilities of life in Baltimore, where every day and night feels fresh and exciting

And some day when I take to the floor The world's gonna wake up and see Baltimore and me
Dreaming of becoming a famous dancer and putting Baltimore on the map

Look at my hair What do can compare with mine today?
Takes great pride in meticulously coiffed hair

I've got my hairspray and radio I'm ready to go
Ready to face the world with the right tools and attitude

The rats on the street All dance round my feet They seem to say "Tracy, it's up to you"
Even the pests of the city seem to recognize her destiny and cheer her on

So, oh, oh Don't hold me back 'Cause today all my dreams will come true
Determined to chase her dreams and not let anything hold her back

There's the flasher who lives next door There's the bum on his bar room stool They wish me luck on my way to school
Despite the eccentric neighbors, everyone in town is rooting for her success

I know every step I know every song I know there's a place where I belong
Confident in her abilities and her place in the world

I see all those party lights shining ahead So someone invite me Before I drop dead! (Before she drops dead!)
Eager to join in on the fun and camaraderie of the city's lively nightlife

So, oh, oh Give me a chance 'Cause when I start to dance I'm a movie star
Believes that her dancing talent will propel her to fame and fortune

Something inside of me makes me move When I hear the groove
Her love for dancing is innate and cannot be suppressed

My ma tells me no But my feet tell me go!
Desire to follow her dreams and disregard her mother's warnings

It's like a drummer inside my heart So oh, oh Don't make me wait One more moment for my life to start
Feeling like she is born to dance and impatient to start living her life to the fullest

I love you Baltimore Every day's like an open door Every night is a fantasy Every sound's like a symphony
Expressing her deep affection for her hometown

And I promise Baltimore That some day when I take to the floor The world's gonna wake up and see Gonna wake up and see Baltimore and me
Committed to achieving her dreams and putting Baltimore on the global stage

(Yes, more or less we all agree) Baltimore and me (Someday the world is gonna see) Baltimore and me!
Reiterating her aspirations for Baltimore and for herself to achieve worldwide recognition and success

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Marc Shaiman, Scott Michael Wittman

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