Movie Star
RóisÃn Murphy Lyrics
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And I'm a headstrong girl, I'm afraid I won't be told
I feel my destiny is only 'round the corner
Sugar daddy promised me I'll be sitting on top of the world
It's all my naked ambitions said
I would leave them wanting more
That could be crazy wishing
We'll make a movie, we'll break into cinema
You'll be director and I'll be your movie star
We'll make a movie, the darlings of cinema
You'll be director and I'll be your movie star, oh, oh
So he's a headstrong guy and perhaps I shouldn't listen
There's a million girls wanna be in my position
If he tells me lies I'll suspend my disbelieving
I leave it all behind, I ain't asking for permission
Feels like a new beginning
And there's so much to explore
It's not so crazy thinking
We could really have it all, have it all, have it all
We'll make a movie, we'll break into cinema
You'll be director and I'll be your movie star
We'll make a movie, the darlings of cinema
You'll be director and I'll be your movie star, oh, oh
Movie star, movie star
Movie star
The lyrics of Róisín Murphy's "Movie Star" express the singer's desire to achieve great success and fame. She is a trusting soul but also headstrong, as she wants to be in control of her destiny. Her sugar daddy has promised her that she will be sitting on top of the world, which fuels her ambition even more. She acknowledges that her ambition is naked and that she wants people to be left wanting more. Despite these desires, she knows that she may not be able to have it all.
The singer then talks about how she and her lover will make a movie and be the darlings of cinema. She trusts her lover to be the director, and she will be the star. Although she recognizes that her lover may not be truthful, the allure of being a movie star is too great. The singer feels that this is a new beginning and that there is so much to explore. She believes that it is not crazy to think that they could really have it all.
"Movie Star" can be seen as a commentary on the desire for fame and success in society. The singer acknowledges that achieving success may not be easy, but she is willing to risk it all to reach her goals. The song also explores the power dynamics of relationships and how one party may use promises of success to gain control over others.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a trusting soul, I'm ashamed of living dangerously
I am a person who puts too much faith in others and regrets taking risks.
And I'm a headstrong girl, I'm afraid I won't be told
I am a confident girl who fears losing control and being told what to do.
I feel my destiny is only 'round the corner
I have a strong feeling that my future success is close at hand.
Sugar daddy promised me I'll be sitting on top of the world
My sugar daddy has promised me great fame and fortune.
It's all my naked ambitions said
My burning desires are what drive my actions and decisions.
I would leave them wanting more
I aim to captivate and entice others with my talents and skills.
That could be crazy wishing
It may be foolish to dream of achieving everything I desire.
We'll make a movie, we'll break into cinema
We will create a film and try to gain recognition in the film industry.
You'll be director and I'll be your movie star
You will oversee the film's production and I will play the leading role.
So he's a headstrong guy and perhaps I shouldn't listen
My partner is also very confident, and I wonder if I should take his advice.
There's a million girls wanna be in my position
Many young women aspire to achieve the kind of success I hope to attain.
If he tells me lies I'll suspend my disbelieving
If my partner deceives me, I will choose to ignore my doubts and believe him anyway.
I leave it all behind, I ain't asking for permission
I'm willing to take risks and pursue my goals without seeking anyone's approval.
Feels like a new beginning
I feel like I have the chance to start fresh and achieve great things.
And there's so much to explore
There are countless opportunities to discover and experience in life.
It's not so crazy thinking
It's not unrealistic to hope for success and fulfillment.
We could really have it all, have it all, have it all
We truly could achieve all we desire if we work hard and stay committed to our goals.
Movie star, movie star
Repeatedly acknowledging my desire to become a famous performer.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKE PATTO, PAUL SEIJI DOLBY, ROISIN MARIE MURPHY
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