Starlight
Reed Lou & John Cale Lyrics

Starlight open wide, starlight open up your door
Welcoming the opportunity for fame and fortune, calling out to the universe to provide an opening.

This is New York calling with movies from the street
Presenting the energy and reality of New York, and the art which is being created within it.

Movies with real people, what you get is what you see
Emphasizing the authenticity and distinctiveness of their cinematic style, showcasing the true spirit of the people and the city they inhabit.

Starlight open wide, Andy's Cecil B. DeMille
Describing Andy Warhol's ambition and influence, positioning him as a significant player in the world of cinema.

Come on L. A. give us a call
Extending an invitation to the film industry in Los Angeles, encouraging them to collaborate and recognize the opportunities in New York.

We've got superstars who talk, they'll do anything at all
Boasting of their access to the most influential and daring celebrities, who thrive on scandalous behavior and provocative statements.

Ingrid, Viva, Little Joe, Baby Jane, and Edie S.
Listing some of the most famous personalities in Warhol's circle, whose notoriety and charisma made them natural stars of the avant-garde cinema.

But you better call us soon before we talk ourselves to death
Urging Hollywood to act fast and take advantage of the talent and potential of New York, before they become irrelevant or burn out.

Starlight open wide everybody is a star
Declaring the democratization of fame and creativity, and the possibility for anyone to become a captivating and original performer.

Split screen 8-hour movies
Showing off their experimental and unconventional techniques, which challenge the traditional rules of storytelling and duration in film.

We've got color we've got sound
Embracing the technological advancements in filmmaking, and using them to enhance the visual and auditory impact of their creations.

Won't you recognize us, we're everything you hate
Confronting the mainstream culture and its values, and daring them to acknowledge the subversive and rebellious nature of their art.

Andy loves old Hollywood movies, he'll scare you hypocrites to death
Acknowledging the respect and fascination they have for the classic Hollywood films, while at the same time mocking the sanitized and conformist attitudes of their contemporary counterparts.

You know that shooting up's for real
Confronting the taboo topic of drug use in their films, and using it as a symbol of authenticity and intensity.

That person who's screaming, that's the way he really feels
Asserting that the emotional outbursts and eccentricities of their performers are genuine expressions of their inner world, rather than mere acting.

We're all improvising, five movies in a week
Emphasizing the spontaneous and collaborative nature of their filmmaking, and the speed and quantity of their output.

If Hollywood doesn't call us - we'll be sick
Stressing the urgency and desperation of their situation, and the sense of isolation and rejection they feel from the mainstream industry.

Do to movies what you did to art
Challenging the conventions and expectations of cinema, just as they had done with the art scene, and striving for innovation and experimentation.

Can you see beauty in ugliness, or is it playing in the dirt
Posing a rhetorical question about the aesthetic value of their art, and whether it requires a certain mindset or open-mindedness to appreciate its unconventional and raw qualities.

There are stars out on the New York streets
Pointing out the abundance of talent and creativity in New York, and the potential for discovering new and exciting performers outside of the Hollywood bubble.

We want to capture them on film
Expressing their desire to document and showcase the unique personalities and perspectives of the people they encounter in their daily lives in the form of cinema.

But if no one wants to see them, we'll make another and another
Admitting the possibility of failure or indifference from the audience, but also affirming their persistence and determination to continue creating regardless of the reception.

Starlight let us in that magic room
Invoking the mystical and transformative power of cinema, and asking for its blessings and guidance in their creative endeavors.

We've all dreamt of Hollywood, it can't happen too soon
Acknowledging the allure and prestige of Hollywood and its history, while at the same time expressing their impatience and frustration with the barriers and biases that prevent them from achieving similar recognition and success.

Won't you give us a million dollars the rent is due
Both joking and serious, asking for financial support and recognition for their artistic contributions, which they see as an investment in the cultural and social progress of the world.

Andy will give you 2 movies and a painting
Playing with the concept of value and exchange in the art world, and using it as a humorous way of bargaining for recognition and opportunity.

Starlight open wide!
Repeating the initial call to action, and affirming the confidence and optimism of their creative vision and ambition.