PORN STAR
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A natural single, this, like "Everything You Are" and "Revovler in Her Hand," shows the influence of the Beatles on Plaastik, but it shows just as much the influence of the MC5. The gritty rock & roll of this instant classic -- the album's biggest hit at #6 -- couldn't even hide behind the slick, highly appropriate video clip. MCA was concerned about the subject matter, but they gave in to the band, and were glad they did. Nick has never sung with such smarmy enthusiasm.
Sitting in a room full of doubt
Typing on computers
That don't type back
You're paid well, living well
Got nothing more to ask
But you know you'd rather be a porn star
Yeah, you'd rather be a porn star
Walking along the side of the road
Blowing leaves
Falling into ditches
You need this job to eat
It serves its purpose, sure
But you know you'd rather be a porn star
It more than pays the bills
You get to fuck a lot of people
You get to be on home video
You get stories to tell your grandchildren
You get some real life experience
Women's lib and moral hygiene
Have their place, I'm sure
Fun is more important
Tit-fucking is fun
Filmmaking is hip
You know you'd rather be a porn star
If your work isn't what you love
Then something isn't right.