Pitchfork labeled Deerhoof as "the best band in the world.” The New York Times described them as “one of the most original rock bands to have come along in the last decade.” From their humble beginnings as an obscure San Francisco noise act, they've become one of indie music's most influential bands with their ecstatic and unruly take on pop.
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Magic Star
Deerhoof Lyrics
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You are my guide
Hold my hand, you are my only friend
Up in the sky
On a ship, on an airplane, in a car to the star
Valentine, you and me and valentine
See the one that I desire
He's the one that I desire
See the magic star
Hold my hand as only one hand can
You are my guide
Hold my hand, you are my only friend
Up in the sky
On a ship, on an airplane, in a car to the star
Valentine, I love you love valentine
See the one that I desire
She's the magic star
He's the one that I desire
See the magic star
The song "Magic Star" by experimental band Deerhoof is a dreamy, otherworldly track that explores the themes of companionship and desire, all set within the backdrop of a journey to the stars. The lyrics, "Hold my hand as only one hand can / You are my guide / Hold my hand, you are my only friend / Up in the sky," express a sense of reliance and dependence on a single person, who is both a guide and a friend. The second verse continues with the whimsical imagery of traveling by ship, airplane, or car to reach a magic star, with the repeated line "Valentine, you and me and valentine," suggesting a level of intimacy between the singer and their companion.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold my hand as only one hand can
I need your support and guidance in a way that only you can offer.
You are my guide
You are the one who shows me the way forward.
Hold my hand, you are my only friend
You are my closest confidant and ally.
Up in the sky
Thinking about lofty goals and aspirations.
On a ship, on an airplane, in a car to the star
Venturing out on a journey to reach a distant goal.
Valentine, you and me and valentine
You and I have a special bond and can celebrate love together.
See the one that I desire
Witnessing the object of my affection.
She's the magic star
She is the one who brings me joy and wonder, and who I deem as being magical.
He's the one that I desire
He is the one that brings me joy and wonder, and who I deem as being my ultimate desire.
See the magic star
Witnessing and being overwhelmed by the magic of the person I love.
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