I'm The Greatest Star
The Supremes Lyrics

Hey, can we have your autograph?
Someone is asking The Supremes for an autograph.

My autograph?
The Supremes are questioning why someone would want their autograph.

I'm nobody
The Supremes feel like they are not famous or important.

But wait a minute
The Supremes pause to reconsider.

I've got 36 expressions
The Supremes have many different moods and emotions they can convey.

Sweet as pie to tough as leather
The Supremes can be either extremely kind or extremely strong-willed.

And that's six expressions more
The Supremes have more expressions than famous actors like the Barrymores.

Than all the Barrymores put together
The Supremes have more expressions than a famous family of actors.

Only six?
The Supremes are surprised that other people only have six expressions.

Instead of kicking me
The Supremes are being treated poorly by someone else.

I don't think they give me a lift
The Supremes are not getting the support they deserve.

I think it's a plot
The Supremes suspect that someone is trying to harm them.

'Cause they're scared that I got
The Supremes believe that people are afraid of their talent.

Such a gift, I'm miffed
The Supremes are annoyed that others are not recognizing their talent.

'Cause I'm the greatest star
The Supremes believe that they are very talented and famous.

I am by far, but nobody knows it
The Supremes believe that they are the greatest star, but no one else recognizes it.

Wait, they're gonna hear a voice
The Supremes are waiting for others to hear their singing voice.

A silver flute
The sound of their voice is described as being delicate and pretty.

They'll cheer each toot
Everyone will applaud each note they sing.

When I expose it
When the Supremes reveal their talent, everyone will be amazed.

Can't you see the look at me
The Supremes want people to see how talented they are just by looking at them.

That I'm a natural Camille?
The Supremes believe that they have innate talent like the character Camille.

As Camille I just feel
The Supremes feel like they are divas just like the character Camille.

I have so much to offer
The Supremes think that they have a lot of talent to give to others.

I know I'll be divine because
The Supremes are confident that they are destined to be amazing.

I'm a natural cougher
The Supremes have a natural ability to sing very well.

Some ain't got it, not a lump
Some people don't have talent.

She a great big clump of talent
The Supremes are saying that they themselves are extremely talented.

Laugh, they'll bend in half
The Supremes believe that they are so funny that people will laugh until they bend over.

Did I tell the story about the traveling salesman?
The Supremes have a story to tell about a salesman who travels a lot.

A thousand laughs
The Supremes are promising to make people laugh a lot.

Stick around for 'em folks
The Supremes want people to stay and listen to their stories and jokes.

A thousand faces, I reiterate
The Supremes have many different facial expressions and moods they can convey while performing.

When you're gifted
If someone is talented, they have the ability to succeed.

Then you're gifted
If someone has talent, they will succeed in life.

These are facts, I have no axe to grind
The Supremes are telling the truth and have no ulterior motives.

Hey, what are they blind
The Supremes can't believe that no one else recognizes their talent.

In all of the world so far
No one in the entire world compares to their talent.

She's the greatest star
The Supremes believe that they are the greatest star in the world.

Who is the pip with pizazz?
The Supremes are asking who is the person that has the most energy and style.

Who is all ginger and jazz?
The Supremes are wondering who is full of personality and fun to be around.

Who is as glamorous as?
The Supremes want to know who is as beautiful and talented as they are.

Who's an American beauty rose
The Supremes are describing themselves as a beautiful American rose.

With that American beauty nose
The Supremes think that they have a perfect nose that adds to their beauty.

And ten American beauty toes
The Supremes think that their toes are beautiful as well.

Eyes on the target and wham
The Supremes are focused on their goals and will not be stopped.

One shot, one gun shot and bam
The Supremes believe that they only need one chance to succeed.

Hey, world, here I am!
The Supremes want the world to know that they are here and they are talented.

That's why I was born
The Supremes believe that they were born to be stars.

I'll blow my horn
The Supremes will show off their talent.

'Till somebody hears it
The Supremes will keep performing until someone recognizes their talent.

I'll light up like a light
The Supremes will shine like a light when they perform.

Right up like a light
The Supremes will shine brightly when they sing.

I'll flicker and flare up
The Supremes will have moments of high energy and excitement while performing.

All the world's gonna stare up
Everyone in the world will be watching The Supremes when they perform.

Looking down
The Supremes are choosing to stay humble and focus on their talents rather than their success.

You'll never see me
The Supremes will not let their fame or success change who they are.

Try the sky
The Supremes have big goals and aspirations.

'Cause that'll be me
The Supremes believe that they will achieve their goals and become successful.

I can make 'em cry
The Supremes can sing in a way that makes people feel emotional.

I can make 'em sigh
The Supremes are able to sing in a way that makes people feel emotional and sentimental.

Someday they'll clamor
The Supremes believe that one day everyone will be fighting to see them perform.

For my dram-er
People will want to see The Supremes perform in person.

Have you guessed yet
The Supremes are asking if anyone has figured out who the greatest star is yet.

Who's the best yet
The Supremes want to know who is the most talented and famous.

If you ain't I'll tell you one more time
The Supremes will keep reminding people that they are the most talented and famous.

You bet yer last dime
The Supremes are sure that they are the most talented and famous.

She's the greatest, greatest
The Supremes are saying that they are the greatest stars in the world.

Funny, life is far from sunny
Life is not always easy or happy.

When the laugh is over
When the fun and games are over.

And the jokes on you
When something that was supposed to be funny ends up hurting you instead.

Well, a girl's gotta have a sense of humor
Even when things are tough, you need to find ways to laugh and be happy.

That's one things you really need for sure
A sense of humor is very important in life.

When you're a funny girl
Being a funny person comes with its own set of challenges and expectations.

The fellow said "A funny girl"
Someone is talking about a funny girl.

Funny, how it ain't so funny girl
Sometimes things that are meant to be funny can hurt others or be misinterpreted.

They're the luckiest people in the world
People who have found love are the luckiest people in the world.

With one person, one very special person
Finding love with one special person is all someone needs.

A feeling deep in your soul says
When someone is in love, they can feel it deep within themselves.

You were half, now you're whole
Finding love has made someone feel complete.

No more hunger and thirst
When you find love, you no longer feel a need for anything else in life.

But first be a person who needs people
Before you can find love, you need to be able to connect with others and rely on them for support.

People who need people
People who are capable of connecting with and relying on others.

Are the luckiest people in the world
Those who have deep connections with other people are the luckiest people in the world.