Released in 2015, “Natalie Wood” is about the life and death of the real life actor, Natalie Wood. The lyrics discuss Natalie Wood’s life as a child actor and her death including details about her legacy and what she had to do to be a star.
[Voiceover]
(We have a very absorbing story of a girl who was forced into a game of terror. In which the dice were loaded with--)
No one knew if her face was black and blue when she hit the water
But it was when they dragged her out
Are the rumors true, did you see those empty bottles
They had come to see what the fuss was all about
And every cop in town was her audience that night
They had come from all around, they heard she was famous
But you'd never know, except her hair was perfect
And everyone kind of felt like movie stars and they went home so impressed
By Natalie Wood
(Natalie Wood)
I'll see you in my dreams
Natalie Wood
(Natalie Wood)
Marlon Brando, and Steve McQueen
Cut to the scene, she turned seventeen
And do you still believe everything that your mother told ya?
'Cause when you're born into this life, reciting lines is a waste of time
Just go in there and close the door behind ya
And there's a world of difference between acing the audition
And doing whatever it takes to win the part
And all those other girls, well they just had to listen
They knew it took more than kissing if you want to break somebody's heart
Like Natalie Wood
(Natalie Wood)
I'll see you in my dreams
Natalie Wood
(Natalie Wood)
Marlon Brando, and Steve McQueen
Doesn't matter who they're pointing at
'Cause the cameras always shine on you
Fifteen when you cut your pigtail
Washed up at twenty-two
Like Natalie Wood
I'll see you in my dreams
Natalie Wood
Dennis Hopper, James Dean
Natalie Wood
(Natalie Wood)
I'll see you in my dreams
Natalie Wood
Marlon Brando, and Steve McQueen
TV Girl released Natalie Wood on Thu Jan 01 2015.