She's in the fast lane, she's back on track
Left for the city and she never looked back
A blue-eyed girl in a Cadillac
Will make you famous baby just like that

He's on the big stage, his jeans are ripped
Yeah, he's been working on his showmanship
The hottest band on the Sunset Strip
He bought a ticket for a one way trip

But it's alright, alright
Fifteen minutes is a long time
Your nine days' wonder in the limelight
Fifteen minutes can be such a long, long time
Fifteen minutes

Back in her hometown, and no one knows
That she's a star in all the late night shows
Her mom and daddy never understood
She found a different side of Hollywood

He's in the driveway, sittin' out back
A cigarette and a bottle of jack
A black scarf tied around his head
It's '91 and rock and roll is dead

But it's alright, alright
Fifteen minutes is a long time
Your nine days' wonder in the limelight
You're trading minutes for a lifetime
Alright, alright
Fifteen minutes is a long time
On top of the hill looking wide-eyed
Fifteen minutes can be such a long, long time
Fifteen minutes