Waiting For A Star To Fall
Boys & Girls Lyrics


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I hear your name whispered on the wind
It's a sound that makes me cry
I hear a song blow again and again
Through my mind and I don't know why
I wish I didn't feel so strong about you
Like happiness and love revolve around you

Trying to catch your heart
Is like trying to catch a star
So many people love you baby
That must be what you are

Waiting for a star to fall
And carry your heart into my arms
That's where you belong
In my arms baby, yeah

I've learned to feel what I cannot see
But with you I lose that vision
I don't know how to dream your dream
So I'm all caught up in superstition
I want to reach out and pull you to me
Who says I should let a wild one go free?

Trying to catch your heart
Is like trying to catch a star
But I can't love you this much baby
And love you from this far

Waiting for a star to fall
And carry your heart into my arms
That's where you belong
In my arms baby, yeah

Waiting (however long)
I don't like waiting (I'll wait for you)
It's so hard waiting (don't be too long)
Seems like waiting (makes me love you even more)

Waiting for a star to fall
And carry your heart into my arms




That's where you belong
In my arms baby, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Boys & Girls' song "Waiting For A Star To Fall" depict the difficulty and frustration of longing for someone who seems out of reach, describing the feeling of wishing for someone who is unattainable. The singer describes hearing the name of their beloved whispered on the wind and a song that "blows again and again" through their mind, which they cannot shake.


They express a feeling of helplessness, admitting "Trying to catch your heart is like trying to catch a star," recognizing the futility of their desire. However, despite this, the singer cannot help but feel drawn to this person, feeling that their happiness and love revolve around them.


The song speaks to the universal experience of unrequited love and the desire for that one special person who seems to be just out of reach. The singer seems to be willing to wait as long as it takes for their love interest to fall into their arms, expressing that this is where they truly belong.


Overall, "Waiting For A Star To Fall" is a poignant and relatable song that captures the aching desire for someone who seems just out of reach.


Line by Line Meaning

I hear your name whispered on the wind
Your name echoes in my mind through every wind gust I hear.


It's a sound that makes me cry
The sound of your name makes me emotional and brings tears to my eyes.


I hear a song blow again and again
A melody seems to play repeatedly in my head and I'm unsure why.


Through my mind and I don't know why
My thoughts constantly drift to you, though I cannot pinpoint why.


I wish I didn't feel so strong about you
I yearn for the ability to not feel such intense emotions towards you.


Like happiness and love revolve around you
The idea of love and happiness centers around you.


Trying to catch your heart
Attempting to capture your affection and love.


Is like trying to catch a star
It's as challenging as endeavoring to obtain a celestial body in the sky.


So many people love you baby
You are highly cherished and beloved by numerous individuals, baby.


That must be what you are
That must be the reason why you are beloved.


Waiting for a star to fall
I am patiently waiting for a fortuitous event to bring you to me.


And carry your heart into my arms
I am optimistic that fate will bring us together and allow me to hold you tightly in my arms.


That's where you belong
You belong in my embrace, where you will be safe and loved.


In my arms baby, yeah
You are destined to be in my arms, baby.


I've learned to feel what I cannot see
I have gained the ability to feel emotions and connections, even without physical proof.


But with you I lose that vision
However, when I am with you, my perception of things is altered.


I don't know how to dream your dream
I want to share your aspirations, but I don't know how.


So I'm all caught up in superstition
I am at a loss and rely on superstitions and hope to bring us together.


I want to reach out and pull you to me
I yearn to take hold of you and bring you close to me.


Who says I should let a wild one go free?
Why should I let you go so easily, when I have such strong feelings for you?


But I can't love you this much baby
The love I have for you is so immense, but it can't be shared from such a far distance, baby.


And love you from this far
It is impossible to express my love for you over such a distance.


Waiting (however long)
I will be willing to wait for however long it takes.


I don't like waiting (I'll wait for you)
Although I don't prefer to wait, I will wait for you.


It's so hard waiting (don't be too long)
Waiting is arduous and challenging, so please don't make it too long.


Seems like waiting (makes me love you even more)
Oddly enough, the waiting only strengthens my love for you.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: George Robert Merrill, Shannon Rubicam

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Carrigan Cooper

I like this and the music video too. It’s has the man in the laundromat and it’s so awesome 🥲 amazing

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