[Key: D Aeolian verses and bridge / F Ionian choruses Mode: Aeolian lifting to Ionian Chord Progression: Dm - Bb - F - C verses and bridge / F - C - Dm - Bb choruses BPM: 68 Style: Hindustani folk ballad meets theatrical baritone cabaret, intimate verses, towering choruses Vocal Identity: Male baritone, hushed breathy talk-sung in verses and bridge, huge operatic chest voice in choruses, voice cracks under strain] [Solo Instrumental Start, 2 bars, D Aeolian, Tanpura Drone Only] [Hushed Confession, 16 bars, D Aeolian, Tanpura Drone, Sparse Sitar Answers, Breathy Talk-Sung Baritone] It gets wild out there in Bollywood, Especially in Hollywood, Everybody’s chasing fame and gold, With a selfie attitude. No sleep, just award shows, Three costume changes before the day goes, My agent says, “You’re almost there,” I’ve been almost there for seven years. [Straightening Up, 4 bars, D Aeolian rising toward F Ionian, Harmonium Swell, Tabla Roll, Voice Gaining Volume] Feel the spotlight burn my eyes, Need my name in giant signs. [Restrained Pomp, 16 bars, F Ionian, Dhol and Gang Chant Only, Controlled Operatic Baritone, Stomping Claps] I, I shine, When they put my face on every magazine, Why? Oh, why? (why? oh, why?) Did my breakfast need a documentary? I, I shine (I shine), Even when my movie’s barely seen, Why? Oh, why? (oh, why?) Did my dance scene need a thousand people on screen? [Weary Showmanship, 16 bars, D Aeolian, Tanpura Drone, Muted Tabla, Sitar Answers, Talk-Sung Baritone] Yeah, the stars love Bollywood, Yes, they do, They love the drama, And the designer shoes. I’m the latest sensation, With a ten-page introduction, Baby, call me handsome, My mirror needs a little more attention. My publicist says, “Smile,” My manager says, “Trend for a while,” My fans are waiting all night, For a picture of me holding a slice. [Straightening Up, 6 bars, D Aeolian rising toward F Ionian, Harmonium Swell, Tabla Roll, Voice Gaining Volume] Now I’m on the red carpet, Trying not to fall apart, My jacket weighs forty pounds, But I’m still the king of the town. [Triumphant Wall of Sound, 16 bars, F Ionian, Full Dhol and Tabla, Stacked Harmonium and Sarangi, Gang Chant Doubles, Stomping Claps, Full Operatic Baritone] I, I shine, When they put my face on every magazine, Why? Oh, why? (why? oh, why?) Does my haircut get its own movie scene? I, I shine (I shine), Even when my acting’s questionable, Why? Oh, why? (oh, why?) Did my dramatic pause become unforgettable? [Bare Unmasking, 12 bars, D Aeolian, Tanpura Drone Only, Near-Whisper Baritone, Voice Cracks on Final Line] I’m a celebrity machine, And I need another limousine (another limousine?) I’m a celebrity machine, Is my ego too big for the screen? (for the screen?) I need a bigger trailer, A louder crowd, A slow-motion entrance With a thundercloud. I’m a celebrity machine! [Cracking Grandeur, 16 bars, F Ionian, Full Dhol and Tabla, Gang Chant Doubles, Operatic Baritone Straining at the Top] I, I shine (I shine), Even when my fame is running thin, Why? Oh, why? (oh, why?) Did my cousin get more followers than me? [Thinning Chant, Voice Straining] I, I shine, Put my name up in the sky, Tomorrow I’ll be bigger still Or at least I’ll say I’m trying. [Spent Whisper, 8 bars, D Aeolian, Tanpura Only, Spoken Baritone, Vocal Fade] I’m a superstar… Superstar… I’m a superstar… (Please like and subscribe) I’m a superstar… Superstar… I’m a superstar… [Solo Instrumental Outro, 8 bars, Decrescendo, Tanpura Drone Fading] [Smooth slow fade, clean outro note]
