On Broadway
Chasing Stardom on Broadway: A Tale of Dreams and Reality
Lyrics
They say the neon lights are bright
Referring to the vibrant and lively atmosphere of Broadway, often associated with entertainment and excitement.
On Broadway (on Broadway)
Emphasizing the location, Broadway, known for its theaters and performances.
They say there's always magic in the air (on Broadway)
Highlighting the belief in a magical and enchanting ambiance on Broadway.
But when you're walkin' down that street
Expressing the challenges faced while walking down the street of Broadway.
And you ain't got enough to eat
Describing a situation of financial struggle and scarcity of food.
The glitter rubs right off and you're nowhere
Indicating the fleeting nature of glamour, revealing the harsh reality.
They say the girls are somethin' else
Suggesting that the girls on Broadway are extraordinary or captivating.
On Broadway (on Broadway)
Reiterating the setting on Broadway and its impact on the speaker's emotions.
But lookin' at them just gives me the blues (on Broadway)
Expressing a sense of sadness or melancholy when observing the girls on Broadway.
How ya gonna make some time
Pondering how to find time for oneself in challenging circumstances.
When all you got is one thin dime
Highlighting financial constraints with only a small amount of money.
And one thin dime won't even shine your shoes (on Broadway)
Stressing the insufficiency of resources, as a thin dime won't even shine shoes.
They say that I won't last too long on Broadway (on Broadway)
Acknowledging skepticism about the speaker's longevity in the competitive Broadway scene.
I'll catch a Greyhound bus for home they all say (on Broadway)
Anticipating returning home by taking a Greyhound bus due to perceived failure.
But they're wrong, I know they are
Asserting the speaker's confidence and belief in disproving naysayers.
I can play this here guitar
Declaring a musical talent and determination to succeed as a guitarist.
And I won't quit till I'm a star
Expressing a commitment to persevere until achieving stardom on Broadway.
On Broadway (on Broadway)
Reaffirming the desire to succeed and become a star on Broadway.
But they're wrong, I know they are
Repeating the confidence in proving critics wrong through musical talent.
I can play this here guitar
Reiterating determination to become a star through guitar skills.
And I won't quit till I'm a star on Broadway (on Broadway)
Restating the commitment to persist until achieving fame on Broadway.
On Broadway (on Broadway)
Emphasizing once again the location, Broadway, as the desired destination.
I'm gonna make it, yeah (on Broadway)
Expressing confidence and determination to succeed on Broadway.
I'll be a big, big man (on Broadway)
Aspiring to become a significant and successful figure on Broadway.
I'll have my name in lights (on Broadway)
Envisioning the speaker's name illuminated in lights as a symbol of recognition.
Everybody gonna know me (on Broadway)
Anticipating widespread acknowledgment and fame for the speaker.
All up and down Broadway (on Broadway)
Imagining recognition and success extending throughout the entirety of Broadway.
All up and down Broadway (on Broadway)
Repeating the notion of widespread success and acknowledgment on Broadway.
All up and down Broadway
Reiterating the anticipation of success and recognition across Broadway.
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