Story Behind The Song
The writers, married 20 years, saw an actual interview with Billy Joel where, after showing off his opulent home and yacht, when asked what was left that he hasn't accomplished, he answered, "I'd like to have a successful long-term relationship with a woman."
Song Description
Hearing the true story of one of his rock ideals makes a young man rethink the definition of success.
| Song Length |
3:36 |
Genre |
Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Movies |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Saddest Story
Words & Music by Steve & Sue McConnell
Hey there Mister Rock Star
I used to want to be who you are
I used to want your fame and glory
But then I heard the saddest story, the saddest story.....
I saw you on a morning news show talking about your shiny new boat
Telling us how you love to sail the sea
I think I saw your face fill with regret
when you were asked if there?s a thing you haven?t done yet
Could it be...you wished you were me? (chorus)
It didn?t take you any time to tell us what was on your mind
Revealing all your emptiness inside
You said that for all you?ve got in this world
You have never had the love, the true love of a girl
Who wanted any more from you than what your money could buy (chorus)
(Bridge)
All that money...
Crazy nights...
And all those screaming fans...
Paparazzi...
Flashing lights...
All the fancy cars and bodyguards don?t hold your hand....
Hey now I ain?t got no boat ? takes every cent I make to keep afloat
And I won?t pretend to understand your deal
But I know what it?s like to have a love that?s for real
She?s got nothing to hide, I?ve got nothing to steal
And I wish it all on you so you can know how it feels (chorus)
2002, 2003 Steve & Sue McConnell, All Rights Reserved