One-T made their first appearance in France during the summer of 2001, with the release of the hit single "Music Is The One-T ODC". The single was a success and was ranked the 82nd best-selling single over the year of 2001. It was followed shortly by the single "Bein' a Star".
One-T returned to the dance music scene in the summer of 2003 with their single "The Magic Key", which introduced One-T's best friend, Cool-T, as the rap singer in the song. The title reached 9th place of the single charts and was ranked the 22nd best-selling single for 2003. "The Magic Key" was also well received in Germany, Poland and Austria, where it reached 5th place of the single charts, and Denmark, where it reached 4th place. Their first full-length album, The One-T ODC, was released in July 2003.
Several singles followed over the years, including the theme song for Starsky & Hutch, and Kamasutra, released in early 2005. However, none of them were very successful, and they remained a one-hit wonder in most parts of Europe.
One-T's second studio album, The One-T's ABC, was released in early 2006 as a digital album, and was available only on a few legal downloading sites, such as iTunes. In 2007, the album was released physically and garnered much success in France and the rest of Europe. Since then, no new albums and singles were released and not much was heard of the project afterwards, thus making it unclear if it was still active and if further material will be released.
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the musical group One-T, in July 2022 album The One-T ODC was remastered. Also, A music video for the remastered song was released The Magic Key, The Magic Key 2, together with Boogie Fre$h.
Bein' A Star
One-T Lyrics
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He's swimming laps
In your breakfast bowl
Forgot his life before
So he don't even know
His streetfriends no more
On Radio One-TV
On Radio One-TV
You, eat, sleep, dream One-T
Bein' a star!
The press, they caught One-T
Was gettin' wasted
At the backstage party
Boom chicks
They play his game
They're eatin'up all One-T's
Instant pop fame
On radio One-TV
Girls want a piece of T
On radio One-TV
You eat, sleep, dream One-T
Bein' a star!
On radio One-TV
Girls want a piece of T
On radio One-TV
You eat, sleep, dream One-T
Bein' a star!
Look hard at your face
Your doble's been
Takin' your place
Hear that little voice
Get back on your real path, One-T !
Make that choice!
To be a, to be a, to be a star!
To be a star!
Bein' a star!
The song "Bein' A Star" by One-T is about the allure and the dangers of stardom. The lyrics describe a character known as T who has become famous and popular, so much so that he appears in ads for T-cereal and on Radio One-TV. He has fame, fortune, and women clamoring for his attention, but he has also forgotten where he came from, becoming estranged from his former friends. T is caught getting wasted at a backstage party, which further highlights the pitfalls of fame. The song is a warning to those who seek to become stars, that they must be mindful of the sacrifices they make and the paths they take.
The lyrics of "Bein' A Star" illustrate that there are both positive and negative aspects of being famous. The positive side includes the money, attention, and adoration they receive from fans, shown through T's commercials and girls who want a piece of T. Negative aspects of fame are portrayed through T's tunnel vision where he has forgotten about his old friends, and the dangers of getting caught up with drugs and groupies at events. The song also stresses the importance of self-reflection and knowing who you truly are, as T's double takes his place, and the little voice inside him calls him back to his true path. The message is that fame should not be pursued at the expense of one's identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Ads for T-cereal
His fame is so widespread that he is now being featured in television commercials for a breakfast cereal.
He's swimming laps
He's working hard to stay in shape for all of his performances and appearances.
In your breakfast bowl
He's become such a ubiquitous presence in popular culture that his image is practically everywhere, including on the food that people eat for breakfast.
Forgot his life before
His fame and success have consumed him to the point where he can no longer remember what his life was like before he became a star.
So he don't even know
He is completely lost and disconnected from the people and places that were formerly important to him.
His streetfriends no more
He has lost touch with his old friends from the neighborhood and no longer associates with them.
On Radio One-TV
He is getting a lot of radio and TV airtime and his music is very popular.
Girls want a piece of T,
He is now a sex symbol and is attracting a lot of attention from female fans.
You, eat, sleep, dream One-T
His music and image are so pervasive that they are practically a part of everyday life for many people.
The press, they caught One-T
The paparazzi have caught him engaging in less-than-flattering behavior at a party.
Was gettin' wasted
He was drinking to excess and behaving irresponsibly.
At the backstage party
This behavior took place at an event where he was performing with other musicians.
Boom chicks
Attractive women who are fans of his music and are eager to meet him.
They play his game
They are willing accomplices in his reckless behavior.
They're eatin' up all One-T's
They are exploiting his fame and success for their own purposes.
Instant pop fame
He has achieved fame and popularity very quickly and without much effort.
Look hard at your face
He needs to take a long, hard look at himself and his behavior.
Your doble's been
He has been replaced by a double, someone who looks like him and can impersonate him in public appearances.
Takin' your place
The double is now performing in his place, while he engages in reckless behavior in private.
Hear that little voice
He needs to listen to his conscience and make some changes in his life.
Get back on your real path, One-T !
He needs to stop living the lifestyle of a reckless rockstar and return to the values and priorities that are important to him as a person.
Make that choice!
He needs to take action and make a conscious decision to change his behavior and get his life back on track.
To be a, to be a, to be a star!
Becoming a star is a difficult and challenging process that requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and talent.
To be a star!
Becoming a star is something that many people aspire to, but few are able to achieve.
Bein' a star!
Although it can be glamorous and exciting, being a star also has its downsides, including the loss of privacy and the constant pressure to maintain a certain image.
Contributed by Emma L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
aeroplanerocket
this is my favorite song from you guys! so catchy, it’s my favorite song to dance to!!!
💙💙💙
Dafuqulookinat
Have you heard magic key
RoLALA1708
I was obsessed with this song when I heard it on the radio...and after 15 years I still love to listen to it
Daoud
Toujours aussi bon !!! 10 ans au moins que j'avais pas entendu ça !!
Chukwuma Obed
First saw the cartoon video of this song on tv in 2001. Damn that was a good year with daddy dj, kylie minogue (can't get you out of my head) etc. Long live good music.
NinFan_
From this song and vibe 2000 vibes! One t, Thank you for being there, hello from Russia! 🇷🇺
One-T Music
Привет, друзья
Julio César Villegas
2020... And this go to my City Pop playlist!
One-T Music
Thanks !! Julio
Louis plus Pizza
@One-T Music how are you still alive!? Answer me.
What are you guys doing anyways on freetime