Lyrics
You want to be an actress
You aspire to become an actress.
And step down on the stage
You plan to step onto the stage.
You are going to the school Julliard
You are attending the school Julliard to learn how to confidently walk and present yourself.
To learn how to strut so high and proud
To make a strong impression that demands attention.
Make me stand up and notice
The desire for others to acknowledge and notice your fearlessness.
That you are not afraid
Expressing fearlessness and confidence.
I believe in you
The speaker has faith and trust in your abilities.
And I believe you'll have it made
Confidence in your future success as an actress.
I cut out my heart And mailed it away
The speaker has metaphorically given away their heart, perhaps expressing deep feelings or sacrifice.
Save it for your summer holiday
Keeping something precious for later, anticipating a reunion.
You'll forget about me
The concern that, with success, you might forget the speaker.
When your name is on the marquee
Anticipation of your name being prominently displayed and recognized.
And the rich boys come out to play
Wealthy individuals showing interest when you reach Avenue 'A' (a metaphor for success).
Upon Avenue 'A'
Reference to the location where success is expected.
You've got your reasons
You have your reasons for pursuing your goals, just as the speaker has theirs.
And I've got mine
Recognition of individual motivations and differences.
I'll nail your cards and letter on the wall
The speaker will keep reminders of you on display.
To remind me that you are still out there
Keeping track of your presence and success.
Because I won't know the girl on the screen at all
The speaker may not recognize the transformed version of you on the screen.
Cut out my heart And mailed it away
Reiteration of giving away one's heart, emphasizing the sacrifice.
And save it for your summer holiday
Continuing to keep something valuable for a future reunion.
You'll forget about me
Concern that you may forget the speaker when achieving fame.
When your name is on the marquee
Anticipation of your name being prominently displayed.
And your up on Avenue 'A'
Emphasizing the success on Avenue 'A' and the recognition associated with it.
Cut out my heart And mailed it away
Repetition of the metaphorical act of giving away one's heart.
And save it for your summer holiday
Continuing to save something precious for a later time.
Teach them how to laugh and feel
You are encouraged to teach others to experience joy and emotions.
When they put you to the test
Challenging situations that will test your ability to evoke emotions.
For there is something special in you
Recognizing a unique and special quality within you that should be expressed.
That you must express
Encouragement to express your unique qualities.
Don't forget about me
A plea to remember the speaker despite achieving fame.
When your name is on the marquee
Anticipation of your name being displayed prominently and attracting wealthy individuals.
And the rich men come to stay
The expectation of affluent individuals being part of your success on Avenue 'A'.
Up on Avenue 'A'
Reiteration of success on Avenue 'A' and the associated recognition.
Up on Avenue 'A'
Emphasizing the success and recognition on Avenue 'A'.
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