His name was Nicky, but the papers they all called him a star.

 

Verse:

His name was Nicky, but the papers they all called him a star when we were through with him.

Got him groupies, leather jackets, and a custom guitar, all for nothiní.

 

Prechorus:

If you are ready and good lookiní,

We know exactly what youíre wishiní.

 

Verse 2:

Her name was Susie, and her breasts were already quite large before we met her.

Got her make-up, back-up dancers, and a push-up bra, now sheís a singer.

 

(Prechorus)

 

Chorus:

We all wanna be another rock star,

Champagne and expensive tastes.

Screw chicks, O.D. in the bathroom,

Before I fade away.

Oh, I wanna be the next one to spit out

That catch phrase of the day,

So mom and dad wonít you please help me out,

And enroll me in that rock school today.

 

Verse 3:

Now Nickyís washed up and he had to sell out all the songs for his addiction.

And Susie got herself a new job at a strip club to pay for her abortion.

 

(Prechorus)

(Chorus)

(Guitar breakdown & keyboard solo)

(Prechorus)

 

Final Chorus:

We all wanna be another rock star,

Cocaine and expensive tastes.

Screw chicks, O.D. in a bathroom,

Before I fade away.

Oh, I wanna be the next one to spit out

That catch phrase of the day,

So mom and dad wonít you please help me out,

And enroll me in that rock school today.