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've got to be

Oh, I'd want to be a teenage idol

Yes, I'd love to see, my name on the marquee

I'd live so happily as a teenage idol

Oh, I'd want to be, yes, I've got to be

Oh, I'd love to be a teenage idol