The way you read the crowd, the way you make them pay
You stepped in and did the scene a whole new way
No one would resist you now and even if they could
Hollywood just never had it quite this good

I see your name in lights, I see them standing in line
They send the cards and the wine
Broadway here she comes
You should be a natural

Camera, action, do it again
(Ooh, anyway I gotta do it)
What a reaction, do it again
(Yeah, gonna make you a star)

Camera, action, do it again
(Ooh, anyway I gotta do it)
What a reaction, do it again
(To get you this part)

No one had to tell you what your smile was for
You sure there's not an uncle name of Barrymore
Now she did this and she did that you are the latest talk
Now there lining up for you around the block

Throwing roses and Holy Moses
Even the Times say
Sparks fell from the skies
That gets you immortalized

Camera, action, do it again
(Oh, anyway I gotta do it)
What a reaction, do it again
(Yeah, I'm gonna make you a star)

Camera, action, do it again
Ooh, anyway I gotta do it)
What a reaction, do it again
(To get you this part)

They gave you 5 stars, they're sending big cars
And Sunset Boulevard will never be the same
You give it a brand new name

Camera, action, do it again
(Ooh, anyway I gotta do it)
What a reaction, do it again
(Yeah, I'm gonna make you a star)

Camera, action, do it again
(Ooh, anyway I gotta do it)
What a reaction, do it again
(To get you this part)

Camera, action, do it again
(Ooh, anyway I gotta do it)
What a reaction, do it again
(To get you this part)

Camera, action, do it again
What a reaction, do it again
Camera, action, do it again
What a reaction, do it again

Camera, action, do it again
What a reaction, do it again


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    I think this song is from the voice of an agent painting big dreams for a client, telling her she's going to be this fabulous big star with all the trappings of fame, and how he is going to make it all happen by getting her a part in a show or movie. From that perspective, there's something almost cynical about it, because he's giving her these grandiose ideas about herself ("You sure there's not an uncle name of Barrymore?" and the crowds lining up around the block throwing roses, the Times touting her). That's spreading it on pretty thick. I have to wonder whether the guy is sincere or just buttering the client up to keep her paying his fee. However, it's still a fun song. I love to blast it and belt it out while driving.

    law4on June 21, 2012   Link

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