Starlight
Accept/DEAFFY Lyrics
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Movie towns, a phony world
Seen a few nights of wonder,
Seen a few nights of hell
Walkin' down the foggy streets of London-town
Now I know it well
Every light in the world is nothing
Starlight, shining bright, starlight
Had a bit of life in high society
The slums have seen me, too
And the rich and poor would wonder,
At somethin' old and new
See it every night goin' slowly 'round
Can't you see it's true
Out there every man is equal
Way out there in the blue
Starlight, shining bright, starlight
Take it all the way all night long
Twinkle on, you stars
I feel my brain is blinded,
I wonder what you are
Starlight, shining bright, starlight
Starlight
The song "Starlight" by Accept/DEAFFY is about contrasting the superficial glamour of Hollywood and high society with the true beauty of the night sky. The singer has experienced both the wonders and the horrors of fame, but finds solace in the simple yet awe-inspiring sight of the stars. The lyrics express a sense of disillusionment with the fake world of showbiz and a longing for something genuine and eternal.
The first verse sets the scene in Hollywood, a place known for its bright lights and fake façade. Despite being impressed by it at first, the singer has also experienced its darker side. The second verse takes place in London, a city with a different kind of foggy ambiance. The singer has seen both sides of society, from slums to high society, and yet finds that the stars in the sky are more beautiful than anything man-made. The chorus repeats the word "starlight", reinforcing the idea that this natural phenomenon represents something pure and genuine.
Line by Line Meaning
Know the bright lights of Hollywood
I am familiar with the extravagant lifestyle of Hollywood.
Movie towns, a phony world
Hollywood is a fake world of make-believe movies.
Seen a few nights of wonder,
I have experienced several amazing nights.
Seen a few nights of hell
I've been through some extremely difficult and painful nights.
Walkin' down the foggy streets of London-town
As I walk through London, the foggy streets obscure my sight.
Now I know it well
I am now very familiar with the different streets of London.
Every light in the world is nothing
Any other light that exists besides the starlight is insignificant.
To the light we know so well
The bright light of the stars is much more significant to us.
Had a bit of life in high society
I experienced the extravagance of high society.
The slums have seen me, too
I have also lived in poverty-stricken areas.
And the rich and poor would wonder,
Both the rich and the poor would be curious about me.
At somethin' old and new
They would be interested in the old and new experiences I've had in life.
See it every night goin' slowly 'round
Every night, we see the stars slowly moving around the sky.
Can't you see it's true
It's undeniable that the stars are always there to shine.
Out there every man is equal
In the vastness of space, everyone is equal.
Way out there in the blue
In the blue color of the sky, there is space out there which holds such overwhelming vastness.
Take it all the way all night long
Enjoy the starlight all night long.
Twinkle on, you stars
Stars, light up the sky with your twinkling.
I feel my brain is blinded,
I feel like I can't think straight because of the intense brightness of the starlight.
I wonder what you are
I am curious about what stars are made of.
Starlight, shining bright, starlight
The bright, shining light of the stars is truly remarkable.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: Joerg Fischer, Peter Baltes, Stefan Kaufmann, Udo Dirkschneider, Wolf Hoffmann
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