"'Studio 99' are a collective of highly talented and often famous session players and singers. It is not unusual for performers recorded on these albums to appear on major hits as backing musicians, singers or producers. To bring you these high quality, low price tribute albums, the names of the famous and infamous are withheld. We thank all of those who have given their time and talent to these albums and trust you will enjoy their interpretation of the world's best sellers."
- from Led Zeppelin tribute album
Star
Studio 99 Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
As she took the stage
But she was convinced if she got up there
That she'd be discovered some day
So she belted it
She hit the high notes fearlessly
Oh, she melted them
She brought them to their feet
She was a big star
At Banana Joe's Bar
Where she sang karaoke every night
She said if you work hard to get where you are
It feels good in the hot spotlight
She was a big star
She made the local cable shows
Where the camera fell in love with her face
After a couple of weekends
The groupies were crawling all over the place
And she signed autographs
Like she was Garth Brooks in a skirt
And in the aftermath
That small time town was hers
She was a big star
At Banana Joe's Bar
Where she sang karaoke every night
She said if you work hard to get where you are
It feels good in the hot spotlight
She was a big star
Hey, she doesn't care anymore
That her high school girlfriends cut her down
The only thought she entertains is where they aren't
And where she is now
A few old neighbors swear they are certain
She slept her way to the top
She knows you don't get where you're goin'
Unless you got something they ain't got
So she sings tonight
To twenty thousand plus
And the young girls scream out loud
Man that could be us
She's a big star
She eats caviar
Just before she performs every night
She says if you work hard to get where you are
It feels good in the hot spotlight
She's a big star
The lyrics of Studio 99's song "Star" tell the story of a woman who starts off with insecurities and a dream of being discovered. Despite her initial doubts, she musters the courage to take the stage and fearlessly delivers impressive vocals, capturing the attention and admiration of the audience. She becomes a big star at Banana Joe's Bar, where she performs karaoke every night, honing her talent through hard work and dedication.
The song emphasizes the rewarding feeling of being in the spotlight after putting in relentless effort to achieve success. Through her performances, she garners the attention of the local cable shows, and her popularity skyrockets. The camera falls in love with her face, and she quickly gains a following of devoted fans and groupies. She becomes the center of attention, signing autographs and feeling like a star, even in a small town.
The lyrics also address the criticism she faces from her high school girlfriends, who belittle her accomplishments. However, she no longer cares about their negative opinions. Her focus is on her own achievements, and she takes pride in her journey from a small-town girl to a big star. She dismisses rumors that she slept her way to the top, highlighting that true success comes from having something unique and valuable to offer.
The song concludes with her current status as a big star, performing in front of thousands of adoring fans. She indulges in the luxuries of her newfound fame, symbolized by eating caviar before each performance. The lyrics highlight the message that hard work and determination pay off, allowing one to bask in the satisfaction of being in the hot spotlight. Through her success, she serves as an inspiration to other young girls who dream of achieving similar stardom.
Line by Line Meaning
She was aware of her insecurities
Despite her insecurities, she was conscious of them
As she took the stage
While stepping onto the stage
But she was convinced if she got up there
However, she firmly believed that if she got on that stage
That she'd be discovered some day
She would eventually be recognized for her talent
So she belted it
Therefore, she sang with great power and strength
She hit the high notes fearlessly
She sang the high-pitched notes without any fear
Oh, she melted them
She captivated and impressed the audience
She brought them to their feet
Her performance made the audience stand up and applaud
She was a big star
She gained fame and recognition
At Banana Joe's Bar
At a specific bar named Banana Joe's
Where she sang karaoke every night
She performed karaoke on a nightly basis at that bar
She said if you work hard to get where you are
According to her, if you put in effort to achieve your goals
It feels good in the hot spotlight
It is satisfying to be in the center of attention
She made the local cable shows
She appeared on television programs broadcasted locally
Where the camera fell in love with her face
The camera adored her appearance
After a couple of weekends
Following a few weekends
The groupies were crawling all over the place
She had enthusiastic fans who followed her everywhere
And she signed autographs
She wrote her name on fan memorabilia
Like she was Garth Brooks in a skirt
She signed autographs with the same level of fame and importance as Garth Brooks
And in the aftermath
As a result
That small time town was hers
She gained control and dominance over her hometown
Hey, she doesn't care anymore
She has reached a point where she no longer cares
That her high school girlfriends cut her down
About the negative comments from her friends in high school
The only thought she entertains is where they aren't
The only thought occupying her mind is where her friends are not present
And where she is now
And her current successful position
A few old neighbors swear they are certain
Some former neighbors claim to be certain
She slept her way to the top
She achieved success through questionable means of exchanging sexual favors
She knows you don't get where you're goin'
She is aware that one cannot achieve their goals
Unless you got something they ain't got
Unless you possess something unique and different from others
So she sings tonight
Therefore, she performs on this particular night
To twenty thousand plus
She performs in front of an audience of more than twenty thousand people
And the young girls scream out loud
The young girls in the audience shout loudly
Man that could be us
Expressing their desire to be in her position
She's a big star
She has become a major celebrity
She eats caviar
She consumes a luxury food item, caviar
Just before she performs every night
Right before she begins her nightly performance
She says if you work hard to get where you are
According to her, if you put in effort to achieve your goals
It feels good in the hot spotlight
It is satisfying to be in the center of attention
She's a big star
She has become a major celebrity
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: STEPHONY SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind