Two Stars
Camp Rock Lyrics
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When will things be good enough for you
To see all that we can be
I'm sick of playing games
And acting like we never care
Like we're never there
We pay attention for only seconds
[Chorus]
Look at you
Look at me
There's never any us
Can't you see all we can become
We can shine like the sun
If we believe it
Two stars are brighter than one
Come on [Repeat: x3]
Look at you
Come on [Repeat: x3]
Look at me
Listen the way we feel is not just about you and me
It's a harmony
Just give in
Cause together we'll be brighter than just any star
A work of art
We'll make the sky great
Uniting you and I
[Chorus]
Come on [Repeat: x3]
Look at you
Come on [Repeat: x3]
Is it too much to ask
That you put us first
Oh
I feel like we're last in our universe
And it's not where we ought to be
[Chorus: x2]
Come on [Repeat: x3]
Look at you
Come on [Repeat: x3]
Look at me
Come on [Repeat: x3]
Look at you
Come on [Repeat: x3]
Look at me
The song "Two Stars" from Camp Rock is about two individuals who have lost sight of their unity and their potential to shine as a duo. The lyrics highlight the frustration of one of the individuals who wants to push the other towards greatness, to believe in their power to become stars together. The opening lines, "wake up when will things be good enough for you, to see all that we can be" perfectly summarises the theme of the song. It is a call to action for the other individual to open their eyes and see the potential in their duo.
The chorus of the song, "Two stars are brighter than one" encapsulates the idea that together they can be stronger and more brilliant than they could ever be alone. The lyrics, "we'll make the sky great, uniting you and I" indicates that they have the power to make a difference and achieve greatness if they come together in harmony. The song is upbeat and cheerful, but its underlying message of the need for unity to be powerful adds a depth to the song that makes the lyrics more impactful.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up
Hey, pay attention and listen up
When will things be good enough for you
What else do we need to do to make you satisfied?
To see all that we can be
Open your eyes to the potential we have as a team
I'm sick of playing games
I'm tired of pretending and not being real
And acting like we never care
Putting on a façade of indifference is getting old
Like we're never there
Let's stop being absent and disconnected
We pay attention for only seconds
We need to be present and invest more time and effort
Look at you
Hey, take a look at yourself
Look at me
And take a look at me too
There's never any us
We're not working together as a team
Can't you see all we can become
Visualize the potential we have when we work together
We can shine like the sun
Our synergy can produce something brilliant
If we believe it
If we have faith in ourselves and one another
Two stars are brighter than one
Together, we're even better than we are apart
Listen the way we feel is not just about you and me
There are others impacted by our choices too
It's a harmony
We need to work together like a beautiful symphony
Just give in
Let go of selfishness and work towards the greater good
Cause together we'll be brighter than just any star
Our unity can shine brighter than anything else
A work of art
Our collaboration can create something beautiful
We'll make the sky great
Our teamwork can accomplish great things
Uniting you and I
When we come together, we can accomplish more
Is it too much to ask
Are we asking too much of you?
That you put us first
Prioritize our teamwork over individual desires
Oh
Expression of frustration or disappointment
I feel like we're last in our universe
Our teamwork should take priority in our world
And it's not where we ought to be
We need to refocus and adjust our priorities
Come on
Let's go, let's get to work
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADAM EINAR ANDERS, NICOLE ANN HASSMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Milena Piccini
Wake up
When will things be good enough for you
To see all that we can be
I'm sick of playing games
And acting like we never care
Like we're never there
We pay attention for only seconds
Look at you
Look at me
There's never any us
Can't you see all we can become
We can shine like the sun
If we believe it
Two stars are brighter than one
Come on
Look at you
Come on
Look at me
Listen the way we feel is not just about you and me
It's a harmony
Just give in
Cause together we'll be brighter than just any star
A work of art
We'll make the sky great
Uniting you and I
Look at you
Look at me
There's never any us
Can't you see all we can become
We can shine like the sun
If we believe it
Two stars are brighter than one
Come on
Look at you
Come on
Is it too much to ask
That you put us first
Oh
I feel like we're last in our universe
And it's not where we ought to be
Look at you
Look at me
There's never any us
Can't you see all we can become
We can shine like the sun
If we believe it
Two stars are brighter than one
Look at you
Look at me
There's never any us
Can't you see all we can become
We can shine like the sun
If we believe it
Two stars are brighter than one
Come on
Look at you
Come on
Look at me
Come on
Look at you
Come on
Look at me
Gowon Gang
Am I the only one who understood this scene 100% as a kid? It's obvious all Tess ever wanted was her mom's approval and not to stand in her shadow, and it seems like the "mean girl" persona was actually a defense mechanism from being in her mom's shadow for years. It baffles me how Disney thought Mitchie's story was more realistic than Tess's. Mitchie was unbelieveable, shallow, and ironically even less thankful for her mom than Tess!
Shayna Nichelle
Right I always got the meaning of the song not sure how everyone else didn’t get it
Elisa Olson
I agree with you 😊
XSeven Seven
It's at that time Disney always focused on being a "good role models" and since Mitche wasn't mean it was seen as the better storyline
Jose Miguel Elena Carbonell
And...you want your medal?
K.Jackson
I personally don’t remember much of the winners song BUT THIS!…. Word for word! I understand why the other girl (can’t even remember her name) won but just felt like Tess’ song was just as emotional but on a different scale. Plus, with what I know now about music & the industry, this song would’ve been played on the radio constantly. It’s catchy but also has depth & can mean different things to different people. What more could you want?
Lea Howlett
The winner’s name was Peggy and her song was called Here I Am
Leila Omary
She definitely sang my heart the story of my life with the sun 🌞.
Boomboom
@Lea Howlett 🤦♂️
Mahi Sonal
After 10,000 years I have finally understand the song