Silver Star
Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons Lyrics


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In my dream I'm a western hero
Riding my Palomino
Silver Star, there you are, Silver Star

Got my gun and my white ten gallon
Bigger than life , I reckon
Silver Star, there you are, silver Star
Silver Star, Silver Star
In my dream I make much dinero
Chasin' the Bandelleros
Silver Star, there you are, Silver Star

But he, he gave me a nine to five, honey
Ain't livin' but I'm alive
Sure cut me down to size
He gave me the second prize

I'm layin' it on the line, honey
I'll let it go by this time
Next time around, I'll swear
Gonna get me somewhere, somewhere

In my dream I'm a desert hero
Bigger than Valentino
Silver Star, there you are, Silver Star
Leading ladies in warm embraces




Ecstasy on their faces
Silver Star, there you are, Silver Star

Overall Meaning

The song "Silver Star" by Frankie Valli is a classic track that tells a story of a man who dreams of being a western hero. In his dream, he rides his trusted companion Palomino and carries a big gun and a white ten-gallon hat. He refers to his horse as the Silver Star which seems to have a special place in his imagination. He imagines himself making lots of money chasing after Bandelleros, a term used for Mexican bandits. He is living the dream of being a hero, and this gives him a sense of fulfillment.


However, in reality, he is just an ordinary man who is working a nine-to-five job. His dream is what gives him a sense of life and makes him feel alive, even though he is not living the dream. He recognizes that he was cut down to size by fate and that he has been given the second prize. However, he vows to keep trying to achieve his dream of being a hero someday, hoping that next time he will get somewhere.


The lyrics of "Silver Star" show how important it is to have a dream and to hold on to it no matter what. The song encourages the listener to never give up on their aspirations and always strive to achieve their goals.


Line by Line Meaning

In my dream I'm a western hero
The singer is imagining himself as a brave cowboy in his dream


Riding my Palomino
He is picturing himself riding on his cream-colored horse


Silver Star, there you are, Silver Star
He repeats the phrase 'Silver Star' several times, which may represent his desire for success and fame


Got my gun and my white ten gallon
He is armed with his revolver and cowboy hat, both symbols of the Wild West


Bigger than life , I reckon
The singer feels larger than life and invincible in his dream


Silver Star, there you are, Silver Star
Again, he repeats 'Silver Star,' emphasizing his aspiration for stardom


Silver Star, Silver Star
Another repetition of the phrase, which might represent his fixation on his dream


In my dream I make much dinero
He imagines himself making a lot of money in his dream


Chasin' the Bandelleros
He is pursuing the notorious Mexican outlaws, 'the Bandelleros,' another Western trope


Silver Star, there you are, Silver Star
His desire for fame and success still persists


But he, he gave me a nine to five, honey
Reality sets in, as he reveals that his actual life is far from his dream


Ain't livin' but I'm alive
Despite the disappointment of his reality, the singer is still grateful and breathing


Sure cut me down to size
His job made him realize the harshness of reality and the impracticality of his dream


He gave me the second prize
The 'he' can refer to his boss or society, and the 'second prize' means he has to settle for a mediocre existence


I'm layin' it on the line, honey
The singer is being honest and truthful about his feelings


I'll let it go by this time
He won't take any action or make any changes yet


Next time around, I'll swear
In the future, he promises himself to try harder to achieve his dreams


Gonna get me somewhere, somewhere
He will find a place where he belongs, and that place is not in his current 9-5 job


In my dream I'm a desert hero
He has another dream of being a hero, but this time, he's picturing himself in the desert


Bigger than Valentino
The singer perceives himself as grander and better than the iconic actor Rudolph Valentino


Leading ladies in warm embraces
He envisions himself with beautiful women, who are affectionate to him, perhaps another dream he has


Ecstasy on their faces
The ladies are happily enamored by the singer in his dream


Silver Star, there you are, Silver Star
The repetition of 'Silver Star' signifies the singer's recurring fantasies of fame and success




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BOB GAUDIO, JUDY PARKER

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Lyrics
In my dream l'm a western heroe
Riding my palomino
Silver star, there you are Silver star
In my dream l make much dinero
Chasin` the bandelleros
Silver star, there you are Silver star

He gave me a Nine to five honey
Ain't living but l'm alive
Sure cut me down to size
He gave me the second prize

I'm layin' it on the line, honey
I'll let it go by this time
Next time around, l swear
Go, look at me somewhere somewhere

In my dream l'm a desert heroe
Bigger than valentino
Silver star, there you are Silver star

Leading ladies In warm embraces
Ecstasy on their faces
Silver star, there you are Silver star



All comments from YouTube:

@enriqueastupina7440

My favorite Four Seasons song.

@ianoliver7271

For me the greatest 4 Seasons song by a country mile!!

@carolball5764

Along with Who loves you .

@keredeven8865

You cannot beat the 70s for music 🎼🎹🥁🎸🎷

@bp6329

couldn't agree more

@chrisearl5970

I second that motion!

@amandacerasale4679

You're right there the 60s/70s/80s were the best years for music.

@1goodthing

60 's was as good.

@kev12364

60s/ 70s

@ianoian1

For me is on the Top Ten songs of the 70s - and beyond - absolutely wonderful!!

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