"Teenage Idol" lyrics

A lonely boy in the city
Standing tall, up to his blue jean
Jacket and eyes of pity
He's got a dream, now he told his Papa

"Don't you worry, daddy
I'll be back to show you what a life I've made."
With a tear falling from his eyes
He knew that he wanted to be

Oh, he wants to be
Yes, he's got to be
Oh, he'd love to be a teenage idol

Standing in his hometown
Waiting for the bus that'll take him
Farther than he's ever been
Picked up his bags and kissed his sweetheart

"Don't you worry, honey, I'll be back
To show you what a life I've made."
With a tear falling from her eyes
She knew that he'd love to be

Oh, he wants to be
Yes, he's got to be
Oh, he'd love to be a teenage idol
Oh, if he could see
His name on the marquee
He'd live so happily as a teenage idol

He's in another city
Standing tall up to his satin
Jacket and eyes of pity
He's got it all except for his papa

"Don't you worry, daddy
I've shown them what a pretty life I've made
Even though I'll miss you badly
You know I always wanted to be."

Oh, I want to be
Yes, I've got to be
Oh, I'd love to be a teenage idol
Oh, I want to be
Yes, I've got to be
Oh, I'd love to be a teenage idol

Yes, I want to be
Oh, I want to be
Oh, I'd want to be a teenage idol
Yes, I'd love to see
My name on the marquee
A teenage idol