A self-taught musician, Macdonald began by playing her father's guitar after being inspired by Travis at the T in the Park Festival in 2000, where she heard Travis' song "Turn" and wanted to play it herself. She started performing in pubs and coffee houses around Glasgow at the age of 15. She signed a record deal with Vertigo, the same record label which hosts The Killers and Razorlight. Her first single, Poison Prince, was released on May 7, 2007. Her debut album, This Is the Life, was released on July 30, 2007. "Don't Tell Me That It's Over" was released in March 2010 as the lead single from her second studio album, A Curious Thing, which was released on 8 March 2010.
Macdonald's third album, Life in a Beautiful Light, was released on June 11, 2012. The lead single, Slow It Down, is about her being a petrol head.
The Furthest Star
Amy Macdonald Lyrics
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Well that's the one that passed me by.
I tried to wish upon that star,
It didn't get me very far.
It fell on empty ears,
It fell on empty hearts.
And my dreams, they fell apart.
I'm always hoping I can sell myself
But I'll be free for what I believe
And I won't sell my soul just to achieve my goal.
And I've been holding back the tears, dreaming all these years.
And I sing from the heart if you'll listen to me,
Everything I do is what I believe.
The lights went out across the world
And your house of cards came tumbling down
'Cause nothing stays and noting sticks
When you're rolling with the lunatics.
But my star in the darkest sky
Twinkles and watches while the other stars die
Upon your empty ears and empty hearts.
I'm always wishing I was someone else,
But I've given up the goals, I will never sell myself.
But I'll be free for what I believe
And I won't sell my soul just to achieve my goal.
And I've been holding back the tears, dreaming all these years.
And I sing from the heart if you'll listen to me,
Everything I do is what I believe.
The furthest star in the sky,
Well that's the one that passed me by.
I tried to wish upon that star,
It didn't get me very far.
The Furthest Star by Amy MacDonald is a song about chasing your dreams and believing in yourself despite setbacks and disappointments. The first stanza of the song presents the singer's desire to pursue their dreams, represented by the furthest star in the sky. However, the singer admits that wishing upon the star did not get them very far as their dreams fell apart. The second stanza portrays the singer's struggle with self-esteem as they wish they were someone else and hope to sell themselves to achieve their goals.
Nevertheless, the chorus of the song reveals a turning point in the singer's attitude towards their dreams as they declare that they will be free for what they believe and will not sell their soul just to achieve their goals. The third stanza continues to emphasize the idea of believing in oneself and not giving up on one's dreams, despite the challenges that come with them. The final repetition of the first stanza serves as a reminder to the listener to not give up on their dreams and continue to pursue them, even if they feel impossible to reach.
Overall, The Furthest Star is a motivational and empowering song that encourages listeners to believe in themselves and not give up on their dreams, even in the face of setbacks and disappointments.
Line by Line Meaning
The furthest star in the sky,
The star that appears to be the furthest from us in the sky.
Well that's the one that passed me by.
That particular star passed by the singer.
I tried to wish upon that star,
The singer made a wish upon that star.
It didn't get me very far.
The wish did not accomplish what the artist hoped for.
It fell on empty ears,
The artist's message or wish went unheard.
It fell on empty hearts.
The singer's message or wish was not well-received.
And my dreams, they fell apart.
The singer's aspirations were shattered.
I'm always wishing I was someone else,
The artist has a tendency to want to be someone other than themselves.
I'm always hoping I can sell myself
The artist wishes to impress others and be liked by them.
But I'll be free for what I believe
The artist will remain true to their beliefs, regardless of others' opinions.
And I won't sell my soul just to achieve my goal.
The singer will not compromise their values to reach their goals.
And I've been holding back the tears, dreaming all these years.
The artist has been holding in their emotions while dreaming of their goals for a long time.
And I sing from the heart if you'll listen to me,
The singer sings honestly and passionately if someone will listen.
Everything I do is what I believe.
The singer's actions align with their beliefs.
The lights went out across the world
A metaphor for a time of darkness and chaos.
And your house of cards came tumbling down
A metaphor for a person's life or plans falling apart.
'Cause nothing stays and noting sticks
Things are constantly changing and nothing remains the same.
When you're rolling with the lunatics.
When one is engaging with people who are unfit for society.
But my star in the darkest sky
The singer still has hope, even in the bleakest moments.
Twinkles and watches while the other stars die
The artist's hope is unwavering, even as other things falter.
Upon your empty ears and empty hearts.
The artist's message or wish is still unheard and unappreciated.
But I've given up the goals, I will never sell myself.
The artist no longer cares about impressing others and will never compromise their beliefs or values.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AMY ELIZABETH MACDONALD
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