Rock & Roll Star Lyrics

I was just a boy when the river ran dry
And I can still remember my mama cry
She said "son leave as fast as you can
But don't waste your life in this rock 'n' roll band"

I saw the light and left as fast as I could
I knew deep down it was gonna do me good
So I threw my fender in an old friend's car
I knew I'd come home a rock n'roll star

So we hit the road but the road hit back
We thought we'd take the world with a hit and run attack
Now I'm center stage but it feels bizarre
Despite new cars and caviar
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An overnight success created by the press
But they'll eat you up if you show them any stress
So I lick my wounds and I hide my scars
The whole world thinks I'm a rock n' roll star

Rock 'n' roll star, rock 'n' roll star
That's what they call you
That's not what you are
Rock 'n' roll star, rock 'n' roll star
I still wanna be a rock 'n' roll star

So we got a break in our whirlwind tour
I called home said I'm comin home for sure
I'm tired of hurry up, make the plane, jump in the car
I'm home on loan, I'm a rock 'n' roll star