Lyrics
Yeah, we wanna star in an eighties movie
Expressing a desire to be featured in a movie reminiscent of the 1980s era.
American brat pack members, truly
Aspiring to be part of the American "brat pack," a group of young actors popular in the 80s.
Yeah, we want big hair, permed and curly
Desiring exaggerated hairstyles typical of the 80s, such as big and permed curls.
So we can wear shades, looking mean and surly
Wishing to adopt a tough and serious look with sunglasses.
Yeah we wanna car with a removable roof
Expressing a desire for a convertible car to showcase their hairstyles and avoid reality.
So we can air our big hair, bypass the truth
Intending to expose their exaggerated hairstyles while ignoring the truth of such scenarios.
That these things never happen in reality
Reflecting on the unrealistic nature of these desires in actual life.
But we'll be pretty in pink, just wait and see
Despite the unlikelihood, expressing confidence in being fashionable and attractive, referencing "Pretty in Pink," a popular 80s movie.
I'll be the starbright boy
Claiming the role of the "starbright boy," emphasizing a bright and vibrant persona.
And yr the starbright girl
Referring to a counterpart as the "starbright girl," suggesting a shared desire for stardom.
I'll be the starbright boy
Reiterating the identity as the "starbright boy" and expressing a willingness to invade the other person's world.
And invade your world
Continuing the theme of invading someone's world with a sense of excitement.
Yeah, we wanna star in a skateboard movie
Expressing a desire to feature in a skateboard-themed movie, embracing amateurism in stunts.
And be bad at the stunts like all amateurs should be
Acknowledging a lack of skill in stunts, but anticipating improvement through pretend play.
But we'd have so much fun playing lets pretend
Highlighting the enjoyment of pretending and foreseeing improvement in stunt skills over time.
That we'd get good at the stunts, showing off by the end
Anticipating becoming proficient in stunts and showcasing skills by the end.
Yeah, we'll steal sport cars from our dads
Imagining rebellious actions, like stealing sports cars from their fathers.
And we'll fail our exams cuz it's cool to be sad
Choosing a rebellious lifestyle, including academic failure, as a cool expression of sadness.
Yeah, everyday could be a holiday
Envisioning every day as a carefree holiday.
No school, no rule, just me to say
Rejecting the constraints of school and rules, with an assertion of personal freedom.
I'll be the starbright boy
Reaffirming the identity as the "starbright boy."
And yr the starbright girl
Reiterating the counterpart as the "starbright girl."
I'll be the starbright boy
Continuing the declaration of being the "starbright boy" with an emphasis on invasion.
And invade yr world
Repeating the theme of invading the other person's world.
We'll be hanging around with Ferris Bueller
Mentioning association with famous movie characters like Ferris Bueller.
Meet Drew Barrymore cuz she's way cooler
Expressing a desire to meet Drew Barrymore, seen as cooler than the speaker.
Buy all our clothes on Rodeo drive
Aspiring to a luxurious lifestyle by shopping on Rodeo Drive.
Never flatlining, we'll be alive
Committing to living life to the fullest and avoiding stagnation.
Upside down like we're the lost boys
Using imagery from "The Lost Boys" film, suggesting an unconventional and playful lifestyle.
Endorse the starbright fake plastic toys
Endorsing fake and superficial items associated with the "starbright" identity.
Until the white flag must be unfurled
Anticipating resistance until a point where surrender is necessary, using Superman as a metaphor.
Just like Superman, we'll invade your world
Comparing themselves to Superman, emphasizing their intent to invade and influence the world.
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