Star
Savoy Lyrics


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I, I go crazy with the way you are
You're such a star, baby
I go crazy with the things you do
Can't I be you?

If I say I do, you will say you don't
If I say I will, you will say you won't
If I ask you out, I know you won't come
I'm not stupid, baby

I, I go crazy with the way you are
You're such a star, baby
I go crazy with the things you do
Can't I be you?

And if I call you up, you are not alone
If I stay too late, you won't drive me home
If I ask you out, I know you won't come
I'm not stupid, baby

I, I go crazy with the way you are
You're such a star, baby
I go crazy with the things you do
Can't I be you?

Star

Star

I, I go crazy with the things you do, yeah
Can't I be you?
I, I go crazy with the way you are
You're such a star, baby
I go crazy with the things you do, yeah
Can't I be you?

I'm not stupid, baby

I'm not stupid, baby





I'm not stupid, baby

Overall Meaning

In Savoy's song "Star," the singer expresses their admiration for someone else, whom they consider a star. The singer goes crazy with the way that this person is, with the things they do, and they ask if they can be like this person. The singer seems to feel that this person is out of their league, and they feel rejected by them. The person they admire seems to be playing games with them, and the singer recognizes this. The singer is not stupid, and they see through this person's behavior.


The lyrics of this song reflect a feeling of inferiority and inadequacy that many people experience when they are around someone they admire. The images of "going crazy" and wanting to be like someone else suggest that the singer feels overwhelmed by this person's perceived greatness. Likewise, the repeated refrain of "I'm not stupid, baby" suggests that the singer is self-conscious and aware of their own shortcomings.


In conclusion, "Star" is a song about the way envy and admiration can make us feel small and powerless. Through its lyrics, the song communicates the idea that we often put other people on a pedestal, and that this can lead to feelings of isolation and inadequacy. At the same time, the song also demonstrates the importance of self-awareness and self-respect, as the singer tries to maintain their dignity in the face of rejection.


Line by Line Meaning

I, I go crazy with the way you are
The singer is enamored with the way the person they are singing about behaves or acts in general.


You're such a star, baby
The person they are singing about is exceptionally special.


I go crazy with the things you do
The singer is also entranced by the actions of the person they are singing about.


Can't I be you?
The singer wishes they could possess the same qualities or attributes as the individual they are singing about.


If I say I do, you will say you don't
The person they are singing about does not reciprocate the singer's feelings.


If I say I will, you will say you won't
The person they are singing about does not commit to or follow through on their promises.


If I ask you out, I know you won't come
The person they are singing about will not agree to spend time with the singer.


I'm not stupid, baby
The singer is aware of the other person's actions and feelings towards them.


And if I call you up, you are not alone
The person they are singing about is not alone when the singer tries to contact them.


If I stay too late, you won't drive me home
The person they are singing about will not offer to help or show concern for the singer.


Star
A repeated reference to how much the person they are singing about stands out and shines like a star.


I go crazy with the things you do, yeah
Reiterating that the singer is energized by the person they are singing about.


I'm not stupid, baby
Repeated assertion that the singer is not foolish or blind to the other person's actions.




Writer(s): Lauren Waaktaar-savoy, Paul Waaktaar-savoy

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