On Broadway
Chasing Stardom: Unveiling the Bittersweet Dreams of Broadway
Lyrics
They say the neon lights are bright
There's a belief that the bright and colorful neon lights are prominent and attractive.
On Broadway
Specifically referring to the famous Broadway district in New York City.
They say there's always magic in the air
There's a perception that there's a constant sense of enchantment and excitement in the atmosphere.
But when you're walkin' down that street
When you're strolling along that particular street.
And you ain't have enough to eat
Feeling hungry or lacking the means to afford food.
The glitter rubs right off and you're nowhere
The glamorous and enticing aspect loses its appeal, leaving you feeling lost or in an undesirable situation.
They say the women treat you fine
There's a notion that women there treat people well.
On Broadway
Referencing the Broadway district in NYC.
But lookin' at them just gives me the blues
However, observing these women makes the singer feel melancholic or sad.
How ya gonna make some time
How can one find some leisure time?
When all you got is one thin dime
When all you possess is a small amount of money.
And one thin dime won't even shine your shoes
Even that small amount isn’t sufficient for basic necessities.
They say that I won't last too long
There's a belief that the singer won't have a lasting presence or success.
On Broadway
Regarding the notion that the singer won't thrive in the Broadway setting.
I'll catch a Greyhound bus for home they all say
Implying that the singer will return home via a Greyhound bus, as suggested by others.
But they get wrong, I know they are
The others' assumptions are incorrect; the singer knows they're mistaken.
'Cause I can play this here guitar
The singer has musical talent (playing guitar) that can defy these predictions.
I won't quit till I'm a star
Expressing determination to keep striving until achieving stardom.
On Broadway
Emphasizing the desire to succeed in the Broadway scene.
On Broadway
Repeated emphasis on the ambition to succeed on Broadway.
On Broadway
Reiterating the aspiration to achieve fame and success in the Broadway district.
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