Shooting Star
Atom Smash Lyrics


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Through the oceans and the deserts
All across the earth
I've seen diamonds I've seen pearls

I was in and out, lost and found
My own way to slow me down
Yes I got what I deserved
Until the day the sky gave way
Then you fell to me like a shooting star
Found my lips to break your fall
Then you came my way like a brand new day
Felt you in my arms said you're here to stay
I never wanted this, I never wanted like this before
My shooting star

Through the canyons and the rivers
The world was not enough
See I've made war and I've made love

I was lost in space without a trace
The cigarettes that guide my way
Light me up and watch me burn

Until the night you cracked the sky
Then you fell to me like a shooting star
Found my lips to break your fall
Then you came my way like a brand new day
Felt me in your arms said you're here to stay
I never wanted this, I never wanted like this before

I know one day that you'll burn out
Until then the night is ours

Then you fell to me like a shooting star
Found my lips to break your fall
Then you came my way like a brand new day
Felt you in my arms said you're here to stay
My shooting star

(You fell to me)
You're my shooting star
I broke your fall
You're my shooting star
(You fell to me)
I broke your fall
My shooting star
(You fell to me)

I never wanted this, I never wanted like this before





Edited by Nick Wallace

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Atom Smash's Shooting Star tell a story of a person who has experienced a lot of life, seen many things, and perhaps made some mistakes along the way. They've been through different terrains and crossed the world, from oceans to deserts, canyons to rivers, and everywhere in between. They've seen the beauty of "diamonds" and "pearls," but also experienced war and love. The person has been lost and found, and has found ways to slow themselves down, though they've also "got what [they] deserved."


The song's narrator seems to have resigned themselves to their way of life, until one day something changes. A shooting star falls from the sky, and the person catches it in their arms, breaking its fall with their lips. This event is a turning point in the singer's story; they've never experienced anything like this before, and it feels like a new beginning. The person realizes that they never wanted something like this before, but now they have it - this shooting star. They know that eventually, it will burn out, but for now, it's theirs to hold and cherish until the night is over.


Overall, the theme of the song seems to be about finding something unexpected and beautiful in life, something that breaks the routine and opens up new possibilities. The shooting star is a metaphor for this, as it falls from the sky unexpectedly, and transforms the person's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Through the oceans and the deserts All across the earth I've seen diamonds I've seen pearls
I have traveled far and wide, through oceans and deserts, seeing and experiencing many things. Among them, I have seen both valuable diamonds and pearls.


I was in and out, lost and found My own way to slow me down Yes I got what I deserved
I lived a life of highs and lows, experiencing moments of confusion and moments of clarity. I tried various methods to find peace, but ultimately found myself dealing with the consequences of my actions.


Until the day the sky gave way Then you fell to me like a shooting star Found my lips to break your fall Then you came my way like a brand new day Felt you in my arms said you're here to stay I never wanted this, I never wanted like this before My shooting star
One day, out of nowhere, you entered my life like a shooting star falling from the sky. I caught you and it felt like a new beginning, a chance to start fresh. You felt right in my arms and I knew that I wanted you to stay, even though I had never experienced anything quite like this before.


Through the canyons and the rivers The world was not enough See I've made war and I've made love
I continued my travels through various terrains, exploring the world around me. I have experienced the joys of love and also the destruction of war.


I was lost in space without a trace The cigarettes that guide my way Light me up and watch me burn
There was a time where I felt lost and alone, with no path to follow. I turned to cigarettes for comfort and guidance, even though I knew that it was a self-destructive habit.


Until the night you cracked the sky Then you fell to me like a shooting star Found my lips to break your fall Then you came my way like a brand new day Felt me in your arms said you're here to stay I never wanted this, I never wanted like this before
Once again, you entered my life in a dramatic fashion, cracking the sky and falling to me like a shooting star. I caught you again and it felt like another chance to start fresh, this time with you in my arms. You felt like you belonged, even though I never expected to feel this way before.


I know one day that you'll burn out Until then the night is ours
I am aware that our time together may be limited, but until then, I will continue to cherish every moment we have, especially at night.


Then you fell to me like a shooting star Found my lips to break your fall Then you came my way like a brand new day Felt you in my arms said you're here to stay My shooting star
Once again, you fell to me like a shooting star, and I caught you. I held you close and it felt like a new beginning. I knew that I wanted you to stay with me, forever my shooting star.


(You fell to me) You're my shooting star I broke your fall You're my shooting star (You fell to me) I broke your fall My shooting star (You fell to me)
You fell into my life unexpectedly, and I caught you. I saved you from a hard fall, and now you are my shooting star, the one bright light that guides me through life.


I never wanted this, I never wanted like this before
I never expected to feel such a strong connection to another person like this before, to the point where I never wanted to let go.




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Comments from YouTube:

mack silva

this is a damn good song.i got to see them do it acoustic style in rincon,ga.great show

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