Shooting Star
Owl City
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Close your tired eyes, relaxing them Count from one to ten and open them All these heavy thoughts will try to weigh you down, but not this time Way up in the air, you're finally free, and you can stay up there, right next to me All this gravity will try to pull you down, but not this time When the sun goes down, and the lights burn out, Then it's time for you to shine Brighter than the shooting star, so shine no matter where you are Fill the darkest night, with a brilliant light, 'Cause it's time for you to shine Brighter than a shooting star, so shine no matter where you are, tonight Whoa, whoa, whoa Brighter than a shooting star, Shine no matter where you are, tonight Gazing into my eyes, when the fire starts, And fan the flame so hot, it melts our hearts All the pouring rain, will try to put it out, but not this time Let your colors burn, and brightly burst, Into a million sparks, but all dispersed and illuminate a world, That'll try to bring you down, but not this time When the sun goes down, and the lights burn out, Then it's time for you to shine Brighter than the shooting star, so shine no matter where you are Fill the darkest night, with a brilliant light, 'Cause it's time for you to shine Brighter than a shooting star, so shine no matter where you are, tonight Whoa, whoa, whoa Brighter than a shooting star, Shine no matter where you are, tonight A thousand heartbeats beating time, and makes this dark planet come alive So when the lights flicker out tonight, you gotta shine When the sun goes down, and the lights burn out, Then it's time for you to shine Brighter than the shooting star, so shine no matter where you are Fill the darkest night, with a brilliant light, 'Cause it's time for you to shine Brighter than a shooting star, so shine no matter where you are, tonight Whoa, whoa, whoa Brighter than a shooting star, Shine no matter where you are, tonight
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Written by: Adam R. Young, Dan Omelio, Matthew Arnold Thiessen, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Shooting Star" is categorized under the synth-pop and electronica genres, showcasing Owl City's signature blending of electronic music elements with catchy pop melodies.
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Album HistoryThe song is the second track from "The Midsummer Station", which is the fourth studio album by American artist Owl City, real name Adam Young.
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Release DateThe song was officially released on May 15, 2012, as part of "The Midsummer Station" that arrived in the music market on August 20, 2012.
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Composition"Shooting Star" plays for 3 minutes and 41 seconds in total and is composed in a typical verse-chorus structure.
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Chart PerformanceThe song debuted at number 184 on the UK Singles Chart and later peaked at number 179, showcasing the song's international appeal.
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ThemesThe song's lyrics convey a positive message, encouraging listeners to shine like a shooting star no matter what challenges they might be facing in life.
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Music VideoThe music video features a young woman embarking on a journey, symbolizing hope and perseverance against various forms of adversity. The visual imagery perfectly complements the uplifting message of the song.
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Critic's OpinionCritics praised "Shooting Star" for its catchy melody and inspiring lyrics, although some believed the production to be overly polished and lacking in sonic depth.
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RemixA remixed version of "Shooting Star" is featured on the subsequent EP of the same name.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, "Shooting Star" is known to elicit emotional responses from the audience, making it one of Owl City's most powerful songs in a concert setting.
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Public AppreciationEven though the song did not achieve high rankings on music charts, it has been widely appreciated for its meaningful lyrics and the positive message it promotes. Many fans consider it as one of the highlights in Owl City's discography.
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