Since then since was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in the 2014 film "Birdman". She later won an Academy Award for Best Actress in the 2016 film "La La Land"
City of Stars
Emma Stone Lyrics
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Are you shining just for me?
City of stars
There's so much that I can't see
Who knows?
I felt it from the first embrace I shared with you
That now our dreams
They've finally come true
City of stars
Just one thing everybody wants
There in the bars
And through the smokescreen of the crowded restaurants
It's love
Yes, all we're looking for is love from someone else
A rush
A glance
A touch
A dance
A look in somebody's eyes
To light up the skies
To open the world and send it reeling
A voice that says, I'll be here
And you'll be alright
I don't care if I know
Just where I will go
'Cause all that I need is this crazy feeling
A rat-tat-tat on my heart
Think I want it to stay
City of stars
Are you shining just for me?
City of stars
You never shined so brightly
The song "City of Stars" is a melancholic and romantic ballad that talks about the elusive nature of love and how it manifests itself in different forms in the bustling city. The song was written by Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul, and was performed by Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in the 2016 romantic musical movie "La La Land". In the movie, the song is performed on a pier overlooking the cityscape of Los Angeles, where the two characters, Sebastian and Mia, express their feelings for each other and their mutual love for the city.
The opening lines "City of stars, are you shining just for me?" suggest a sense of longing and wonder, as if the singer is hoping for some kind of divine intervention to bring them closer to the object of their affection. The phrase "There's so much that I can't see, who knows?" suggests that there are hidden aspects of the city and the relationship that are yet to be explored. The song then goes on to explore the idea of love as a unifying force that brings people together, even in the midst of the chaos and noise of the city. The lines "Just one thing everybody wants, there in the bars, and through the smokescreen of the crowded restaurants, it's love" emphasize this point and reveal the universal desire for human connection.
The song's melody is plaintive and wistful, with a slow and deliberate tempo that conveys a sense of reflection and introspection. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they pack an emotional punch that resonates with the listener. The repeated refrain of "City of stars, are you shining just for me?" underscores the desire for something magical and transcendent in the midst of the mundane.
Line by Line Meaning
City of stars
The glorious city where everyone hopes to shine
Are you shining just for me?
Is this city's beauty meant for me alone?
There's so much that I can't see
I'm missing out on so much in this vast city
Who knows?
But who really knows what the future holds
I felt it from the first embrace I shared with you
From the moment we embraced, I could sense that our dreams would come true
That now our dreams
Our hopes and aspirations
They've finally come true
Are finally realized in this remarkable city of stars
Just one thing everybody wants
All we really want is just one thing
There in the bars
Often found in drinking establishments
And through the smokescreen of the crowded restaurants
Or amid the din of noisy, packed eateries
It's love
That one thing we all want is love
Yes, all we're looking for is love from someone else
Our desire to find love in another person
A rush
A surge of exhilaration
A glance
A brief, meaningful look
A touch
Feeling the warmth of another's touch
A dance
The joy of moving to the rhythm with someone close
A look in somebody's eyes
Seeing into the very soul of another person
To light up the skies
Bringing brilliance to even the darkest of moments
To open the world and send it reeling
The world seems to expand and come alive
A voice that says, I'll be here
Hearing that reassuring voice that promises steadfast support
And you'll be alright
Everything will be okay
I don't care if I know
Not caring about what's to come
Just where I will go
Or where the journey may take me
'Cause all that I need is this crazy feeling
As long as I feel this indescribable energy
A rat-tat-tat on my heart
Heart beating rapidly with excitement
Think I want it to stay
Hoping this feeling never fades away
You never shined so brightly
This city has never looked so vibrant and wonderful as it does now
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek, Justin Noble Paul
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elixirmotivation
City of stars,
Are you shining just for me?
City of stars,
There's so much that i can't see.
Who knows
I felt it from the first embrace
I shared with you.
That now, Our dreams,
They've finally come true.
City of stars,
Just one thing everybody wants.
There in the bars
and through the smokescreen of the crowded restaurants.
It's love
Yes, all we're looking for
is love from someone else
A rush
A glance
A touch
A dance
To look in somebody's eyes,
To light up the skies,
To open the world and send me reeling,
A voice that says i'll be here
and you'll be alright
I don't care if I know just where I will go
Cause all that I need is this crazy feeling
And rat-a-tat of my heart
I think I want it to stay
City of stars,
Are you shinning just for me?
City of stars,
You never shined so brightly
@sakshisawant3492
City of stars
Are you shining just for me?
City of stars
There's so much that I can't see
Who knows?
I felt it from the first embrace I shared with you
[Mia:]
That now our dreams may finally come true
City of stars
Just one thing everybody wants
There in the bars
And through the smokescreen of the crowded restaurants
It's love
Yes, all we're looking for is love from someone else
[Sebastian:]
A rush
[Mia:]
A glance
[Sebastian:]
A touch
[Mia:]
A dance
[Both:]
A look in somebody's eyes
To light up the skies
To open the world and send it reeling
A voice that says, I'll be here
And you'll be alright
I don't care if I know
Just where I will go
'Cause all that I need's this crazy feeling
A rat-tat-tat on my heart
[Sebastian:]
Think I want it to stay
City of stars
Are you shining just for me?
City of stars
[Mia:]
You never shined so brightly
@aysha-eu1zx
A look in somebody's eyes
To light up the skies
To open the world and send it reeling
A voice that says, I'll be here
And you'll be alright
I don't care if I know
Just where I will go
'Cause all that I need's this crazy feeling
A rat-tat-tat on my heart.....
These lyrics are just really amazing.
@SimpleTipsAnwesha
The chords touches my heart every time I hear this song. No matter how many times I have heard it
@parwizbayat
D Minor - On the Alto Sax you can do it in D Harmonic Major.
@chubbz2710
@LamyLouis-hd1uh
Me also
@aKNEEmationSiyos
same
@vjthemad4852
This cover will touches your soul, you will thank me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2CzFQpWoLs
@nhatnguyen56
Sorry to hear all the sad stories. My girlfriend and I watched this movie together online while we were 8500 miles away from each other back in 2016. We kept our belief and hope through long distance relationships. Magically, we made it out to our wedding after 4 years falling in love. Now, she is my spouse and mother of my son. We still got a special feeling for this song. Hope you are all strong believers!
@robertortiz-wilson1588
God bless you both! Remember, it's the hard times that count!
@tanthinhh5976
Best Wishes To You!
@ikball226
for real