Movie Star
RÛisÌn Murphy Lyrics

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I'm a trusting soul, I'm ashamed of living dangerously
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 could ever 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

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Movie Star" by RÛisÌn Murphy is a commentary on the dream of stardom and the lengths that people will go to make that dream a reality. In the first verse, Murphy sings about her conflicting desires - on one hand, she is a trusting soul who is afraid of living dangerously, while on the other hand, she is a headstrong girl who is afraid of being told what to do. She believes that her destiny is just around the corner, and a sugar daddy promises to make her a star. The chorus introduces the idea of making a movie with the sugar daddy, where he will be the director and she will be the star. In the second verse, Murphy acknowledges the potential pitfalls of this arrangement - the sugar daddy might be lying to her, and there are many other girls who would be happy to take her place. However, she still feels like a new beginning is possible, as long as she is willing to leave her old life behind and embrace this new opportunity.

Overall, "Movie Star" is a complex look at the highs and lows of pursuing fame, and the impact that this pursuit can have on a person's sense of self. Murphy's lyrics and vocals perfectly capture the mixture of excitement and fear that accompanies the dream of stardom, and the chorus is catchy enough to stick in your head long after the song is over.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm a trusting soul, I'm ashamed of living dangerously
I tend to trust people easily, but I feel guilty about taking risks and living dangerously.

And I'm a headstrong girl, I'm afraid I won't be told
I am a strong-willed person, but sometimes I worry about not being able to listen to others' advice.

I feel my destiny is only 'round the corner
I have a strong sense of fate and believe that success is just a few steps away.

Sugar daddy promised me I'll be sitting on top of the world
I have a benefactor who promised to make me incredibly successful and famous.

It's all my naked ambitions said
All my dreams and desires are laid bare for everyone to judge.

I would leave them wanting more
In my performances, I aim to leave my audience wanting more and keep them interested in me.

That could be crazy wishing
I know it might be unrealistic to hope for everything I want, but I still dream about it.

We'll make a movie, we'll break into cinema
We will create a film together and make a name for ourselves in the movie industry.

You'll be director and I'll be your movie star
You will take the role of the director and I will be the main actress and star in our movie.

So he's a headstrong guy and perhaps I shouldn't listen
The person I am working with is also headstrong and I am beginning to doubt if I should follow his lead.

There's a million girls wanna be in my position
Many people envy my role and would like to be in my position.

If he tells me lies I'll suspend my disbelieving
I am willing to believe whatever he tells me, even if it's not true.

I leave it all behind, I ain't asking for permission
I am willing to take risks and pursue my dreams, even if it means leaving everything else behind and not asking for permission.

Feels like a new beginning
Starting this film project feels like a fresh start and new opportunity.

And there's so much to explore
There are many unknown opportunities that we can discover if we keep pushing forward with our movie project.

It's not so crazy thinking
My dreams and aspirations may not be as unrealistic as I once thought.

Movie star, movie star
Repetition of the phrase 'movie star' emphasizes the main theme and desire of the song.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKE PATTO, PAUL SEIJI DOLBY, ROISIN MARIE MURPHY

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