Give a bit a star is born

[Mei]

Hi again!

Translating the same song!

I’m the one they feed upon
Give a bit a star is born
And if you're hot enough you'll get the pass
And you can tell your friends how you made it back

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hank you in advance!


Cheers


Mei

 

[JazzByChas]

I believe the words here mean that, either:

1) If the "star" = performer gives his/her talents a little effort,i.e. he or she uses his/her talents wisely, s/he will become famous and a celebrity; or

2) If the performer is given a little chance, s/he will become famous and a celebrity; or

Given the context, I believe it would be the former (first).

[Edit: and after reading Gwen Stefani's lyrics, I believe even more that it is the former. She is saying in her song that she is wary of celebrity. All involved in it "party" hard and live a fast lifestyle, but in the end, they all are men and women with the same desires as the rest of us. ]

Hope this helps,
Chas

I’m the one they feed upon
Give a bit a star is born
And if you're hot enough you'll get the pass
And you can tell your friends how you made it back

 

[Mei]

Oh... Good looking out, Chas but... what about the "give a bit"?

Mei

 

[el alabamiano]

The meaning is varied, but I think it means "to relax a little" or "don't pressure me so much".

There's an explanation given of the lyrics here.

 

[Mei]

It would be something like, "take it easy, I'm here." (I'm a star)

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Thank you guys!

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Mei