Story Behind The Song
The song was written for/about an artist who lost American Idol.
but could be interpereted as any type of contest as the lryic was left open to some interpretation. Incedentally the song was written in a small practice room in Berklee College of Music in on the night the Boston Red Sox won the world series ending the Babe Ruth curse.
Song Description
Acoustic guitar and roads hold the verses together, chorus is layered with harmonies and plenty of Brian McNight style MPC 3000 groove.
Song Length |
4:07 |
Genre |
Pop - Dreampop, R & B - Contemporary |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Subject |
Love for Child, Encouragement |
Similar Artists |
'N Sync, Babyface |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Mama said son girl, you?re coming with me
We?re goin? down, down, down south to NYC
You gotta show the world you?re bringin? something new
Make no mistake about it, they?re gonna see it in you
?Cause I see the stars in your eyes
I know that you will make it if you reach for the sky
But that don?t mean you don?t have to pay your dues
Eventually you will see you can make your own rules
Back to reality it?s time to play their game
Through all this insanity is the way to fame
Even if you don?t win this time around
Just don?t let it get you down
And they?ll see what you are
Even if you don?t get the crown
You know you?ll go far
You?re still my brightest star
We all have dreams but some of them fade
Some people sell their souls, give it all away
Their true life story no one will ever see
?Cause they hide behind perfection
And their hearts can?t be free
?Cause I?ve searched for all of my life
For a way to tell the difference
Between my heart and my mind
So just don?t be fooled by a game
Where nothing is for certain
But I know you?ll find your way
You?re stronger than gravity
Don?t let them drag you down
You?ve got the magic key
You have to believe
Even if you don?t win this time around
Just don?t let it get you down
And they?ll see what you are
Even if you don?t get the crown
You know you?ll go far
You?re still my brightest star