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