Act Naturally
Rising Star: Embracing Authenticity on the Silver Screen
Lyrics
They're gonna put me in the movies
Expressing anticipation of being cast in movies.
They're gonna make a big star out of me
Expectation of achieving stardom through the film industry.
We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely
Describing the plot of the film as centered around a sad and lonely man.
And all I gotta do is act naturally
Highlighting the simplicity of the required action – acting naturally.
Well, I'll bet you I'm gonna be a big star
Expressing confidence in becoming a big star.
Might win an Oscar you can never tell
Speculating about the possibility of winning an Oscar.
The movies gonna make me a big star
Reiterating the belief that the movies will lead to stardom.
'Cause I can play the part so well
Claiming the ability to portray a role effectively.
Well I hope you come and see me in the movies
Expressing hope that others will watch the movies and notice the performer.
Then I know that you will plainly see
Expectation that the audience will realize the performer's foolishness.
The biggest fool that ever hit the big time
Acknowledging potential criticism and self-awareness of foolishness.
And all I gotta do is act naturally
Reiterating the central theme of acting naturally to hit the big time.
We'll make the scene about a man that's sad and lonely
Describing another scene involving a sad and lonely man.
And beggin' down upon his bended knee
Depicting a moment of vulnerability and desperation.
I'll play the part but I won't need rehearsal
Stating the ability to perform without the need for rehearsal.
All I gotta do is act naturally
Reemphasizing the simplicity of acting naturally.
Well, I'll bet you I'm gonna be a big star
Repeating the expectation of becoming a big star.
Might win an Oscar you can never tell
Reiterating the uncertainty but hope of winning an Oscar.
The movies gonna make me a big star
Restating the belief that movies will lead to stardom.
'Cause I can play the part so well
Asserting the ability to play a role convincingly.
Well I hope you come and see me in the movies
Encouraging others to watch the movies and notice the performer.
Then I know that you will plainly see
Expecting the audience to recognize the foolishness of the performer.
The biggest fool that ever hit the big time
Reaffirming the theme of being the biggest fool in the big time.
And all I gotta do is act naturally
Reiterating the key concept that acting naturally is all that is required.
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