Lyrics
I used to shiver in the wings
I used to feel nervous and uncertain in the background
But then I was young
But that was when I was young
I used to shiver in the wings
Reiteration of feeling insecure until finding one's voice
Till I found my own tongue
Confidence developed when discovering one's ability to express
I sock 'em everywhere that I sing
Confidently performing everywhere I go
Cause you know baby
Expressing assurance and self-importance
I'm the Next Big Thing
Claiming to be the upcoming significant figure in the industry
I knocked 'em dead in Dallas
Successfully impressed the audience in Dallas
And I didn't pay my dues
Didn't go through the usual struggles to achieve success
Yeah, I knocked 'em dead in Dallas
Reiteration of making a big impact in Dallas
They didn't know we were Jews
Highlighting a unique identity (Jewish) that the audience was unaware of
I sock 'em everywhere that I sing
Confidently performing in various locations
Cause you know baby
Reiterating the claim to be the upcoming significant figure
I'm the Next Big Thing
Asserting the identity as the "Next Big Thing"
I'm a fuel injected legend
Describing oneself as a powerful and influential figure
I don't wanna be a bore
Expressing a desire to avoid being dull or uninteresting
I just wanna live a rich life
Aspiring to live a lavish life
And I wanna die poor
Paradoxically expressing a desire to die with minimal wealth
But I won't be happy
Stating that true happiness will only come with widespread recognition
Till I'm known far and wide
Expressing the desire for fame and popularity
With my face on the cover
Envisioning being featured prominently in media
of the TV guide
Desiring to be on the cover of the TV guide
I sock 'em everywhere that I sing
Confidently performing in various locations (repeated)
Cause you know baby
Reiterating the claim to be the upcoming significant figure (repeated)
I'm the Next Big Thing
Asserting the identity as the "Next Big Thing" (repeated)
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