Here’s a cheeky song … with a little basis in biography.
From 8 years old onward, I acted in plays every chance I got. I remember having a conversation with my mom, I think, about whether I should audition for commercials, movies, etc. (We lived in a small town, nowhere near close to major TV/film markets, so it’s not as if I was turning down solid opportunities. But the effort could have been made.)
If I remember right, I said something like “no, I’ll keep on acting in local plays. Have a normal childhood. Then I can get famous when I’m older.”
Now, much older, I don’t have too many star-studded dreams anymore, and I’m pretty much fine with it. (I’d like to share my songs … but not so sure about being in the spotlight.) But every so often I get the itch to stand at the center of a stage with all eyes on me. This song takes that little urge, embiggens it, and has some fun.
Lyrics
I'm glad I wasn't famous
early in my life.
No refreshing crop of groupies
to spoil me for my wife.
And I'm glad I learned the value
of eking out a wage.
Learned to grin and bear it
and bottle up my rage.
But now I think I'm ready for the movie to begin
Close up on my sparkling blues and my million-dollar grin ...
Ooooh, just a little, Ooooh, just a little,
a little star-struck when they see --
Ooooh, just a little, Ooooh, just a little,
I think I'm ready now
for a little fame
a little fame for little old me.
See I always had the feeling
that I should be a star.
Like everyone should know me,
but like, know me from afar.
When I speak I'd hook my listeners
without the need for a sharper wit.
And I'd just kind of glide off problems
on the wave of my latest hit.
Yes I know I'm ready for the movie to begin
Close up on my sparkling blues and my million-dollar grin ...
Ooooh, just a little, Ooooh, just a little,
a little star-struck when they see --
Ooooh, just a little, Ooooh, just a little,
I think I'm ready now
for a little fame
a little fame for little old me.
Won't I be unhappy with that spotlight in my eyes?
Just hand me a pair of designer shades
and I'll be fine.
Yes, Lord, I am ready for the movie to begin
Close up on my sparkling blues and my million-dollar grin ...
Ooooh, just a little, Ooooh, just a little,
a little star-struck when they see --
Ooooh, just a little, Ooooh, just a little,
I think I'm ready now
for a little fame
a little fame for little old me.
ScottStoriesandSongs 
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