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Star People Lyrics
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Star People Lyrics
star people
counting your money till you soul turns green
star people
counting the cost of your desire to be seen
I do not count myself among you
I may bee living in a dream
it's just there seem so many of you
can't help but hope
there's a difference between...you and me
you're a star
(I'm talking to you)
you're a star
I said
maybe your mama gave you up boy
(it's the same old same old)
maybe your daddy didn't love you enough girl
how much is enough?
star people
never forget your sectret's safe with me
just look at all the wonderful people
trying to forget they had to pay for what you see
it's a dream
with a nightmare stuck in the middle
but listen brother where would you be
without all this attention
you'd die
I'd die
we'd die wouldn't we
(well wouldn't we)
big, big star
should go far
you're a star
(I'm talking to you)
you're a star
I said
maybe your mama gave you up boy
(it's the same old same old)
maybe your daddy didn't love you enough girl
how much is enough?
talk about your mother
talk about your father
talk about the peopel
who have made you what you are
talk about your teacher,
the bully boy who beat you
talk about te people who have paid
for that new sports car
did you gat off on a bad foot, baby
do you have a little to tell
is that why you're a star?
is that what makes a star?
nothing comes for nothing, baby
that fame and fortune's heaven sent
and who gives a f*** about your problems, darling
when you can't pay the rent
how much is enough?
(George Michael)
Meaning of Star People
“Star People” is a cynical yet poignant reflection on fame and the distorted desires of those consumed by it. George Michael critiques the hollow pursuit of celebrity, exposing how individuals chase attention and material wealth, often stemming from troubled backgrounds or unmet needs. The repetition of “you’re a star” acts as a pointed question, challenging the listener to examine the motivations behind their yearning for adoration – perhaps fueled by abandonment or lack of love. A sense of unease permeates the song, acknowledging a “nightmare stuck in the middle,” suggesting the destructive potential of this manufactured stardom. Ultimately, Michael questions the value of fleeting fame, highlighting the emptiness beneath the surface and posing the critical question: "how much is enough?" – revealing a bleak warning about prioritizing superficial success over genuine connection and self-worth.
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