Rewrite the Stars

Zendaya, Zac Efron

About Rewrite the Stars

"Rewrite the Stars" is a song performed by Zac Efron and Zendaya for the film The Greatest Showman (2017). It was released on November 17, 2017 by Atlantic Records as a promotional single from The Greatest Showman: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. In Australia, "Rewrite the Stars" was released to radio on July 20, 2018. The song sees Zac's character Phillip, serenading Zendaya's character Anne and trying to convince her that they're meant to be together, despite their differences.  


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2018
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You know I want you
It's not a secret I try to hide
I know you want me
So don't keep saying our hands are tied
You claim it's not in the cards
Fate is pulling you miles away
And out of reach from me
But you're here in my heart
So who can stop me if I decide
That you're my destiny?

What if we rewrite the stars?
Say you were made to be mine
Nothing could keep us apart
You'd be the one I was meant to find
It's up to you, and it's up to me
No one can say what we get to be
So why don't we rewrite the stars?
Maybe the world could be ours
Tonight

You think it's easy
You think I don't want to run to you
But there are mountains
And there are doors that we can't walk through
I know you're wondering why
Because we're able to be
Just you and me
Within these walls
But when we go outside
You're going to wake up and see that it was hopeless after all

No one can rewrite the stars
How can you say you'll be mine?
Everything keeps us apart
And I'm not the one you were meant to find
It's not up to you
It's not up to me
When everyone tells us what we can be
How can we rewrite the stars?
Say that the world can be ours
Tonight

All I want is to fly with you
All I want is to fall with you
So just give me all of you

It feels impossible (it's not impossible)
Is it impossible?

Say that it's possible

How do we rewrite the stars?
Say you were made to be mine?
Nothing can keep us apart
'Cause you are the one I was meant to find
It's up to you
And it's up to me
No one can say what we get to be
And why don't we rewrite the stars?
Changing the world to be ours

You know I want you
It's not a secret I try to hide
But I can't have you
We're bound to break and my hands are tied

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Zac Efron

Zachary David Alexander Efron (; born October 18, 1987) is an American actor. He began acting professionally in the early 2000s, and rose to prominence in the late 2000s for his leading role as "Troy Bolton" in the High School Musical franchise (2006–2008). During this time, he also starred in the musical film Hairspray (2007) and the comedy film 17 Again (2009). He has since appeared in the films New Year's Eve (2011), The Lucky One (2012), The Paperboy (2012), Neighbors (2014), Dirty Grandpa (2016), Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), Baywatch (2017) and The Greatest Showman (2017). more »

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Written by: Benj Pasek, Justin Paul

Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Rewrite the Stars" is a song that's from "The Greatest Showman" movie, performed by Zac Efron and Zendaya.
Songwriting
The song was composed by the songwriting duo Pasek and Paul, who also wrote the music for the hit stage show "Dear Evan Hansen" and the movie "La La Land."
Song Theme
"Rewrite the Stars" is a love ballad that talks about defying the odds and being together despite all adversities.
Release Date
The song, along with the movie, was released in December 2017.
Chart Performance
The song reached No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 in United States.
Popup Video
In January 2018, the song's 'Vertical Video' was released on Spotify, making it one of the first "Spotify Singles."
Cover Versions
There have been several notable covers of "Rewrite the Stars", including a version by singer James Arthur and Anne-Marie for the reimagined album of The Greatest Showman.
Awards
"Rewrite the Stars" was nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
Music Video
The music video features Zac Efron (playing Phillip Carlyle) and Zendaya (playing Anne Wheeler) performing acrobatic stunts on a rope in a circus.
Dance Interpretation
Many dance groups and couples have used "Rewrite the Stars" for their performances due to its emotional and powerful tune.

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