James won Ireland's answer to the Mercury (the Choice Music Prize for 'Song of the Year') and saw his debut EP ('Say Hello') remain on the Irish chart for over 6 months. This rise and development in his home market has gained James sell-out headline dates and wider support tours with the likes of Lianne La Havas, Beth Orton, Kodaline and Marina & The Diamonds.
A snapshot of this ascent, 'Live at Whelans' is a selection of new and old songs performed in the stripped-back environment of a rapturously-received hometown show. The first track to be lifted from it, 'Nervous', is a pin-drop account of a one-sided relationship: from that initial fear of your first meeting to the gradual realisation, by the end of the song, that perhaps they were never who you thought they were (and it's best to forget about them).
James released his eagerly-anticipated debut album, ‘Bitter Pill’ on March 11th 2016 – having already gone Top 5, been certified Platinum and winner of Choice Music Prize’s ‘Song of the Year’ in his native Ireland in 2013 and 2016. Following a sold-out London show at KOKO, support across Spotify (Spotlight Artists for 2016), Radio 1, Virgin Radio, Beats 1 and Radio X, Gavin had an extensive UK tour, European tour, US tour and Australian dates, that featured Shepherd’s Bush Empire on October 7th 2016 in London and 3Arena on December 2016 in Dublin. Gavin has over 150 million total streams on Spotify already and live performances on Late Late Show with James Corden, Jimmy Kimmel Live, BBC One Show and C’est A Vous.
City of Stars
Gavin James 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 set me reeling
A voice that says, I'll be here
And you'll be alright
'Cause I don't care if I know
Just where I will go
'Cause all that I need is this crazy feeling
The rat-tat-tat in my heart
I think I want it to stay
City of stars
Are you shining just for me?
City of stars
You've never shined so brightly
The lyrics to Gavin James's "City of Stars" depict a sense of awe and wonder about finding love in a bustling city. The singer marvels at the beauty and allure of the city, wondering if its lights are shining just for him. He expresses a feeling of being lost and not quite knowing his place, but finding a sense of belonging in the company of his lover. The first embrace he shared with this person was enough to make him feel like his dreams were finally coming true.
The lyrics then shift to the idea that everyone is searching for love, and it's the one thing that binds us all together. Amidst the noise and chaos of the city, people look for love in the bars or crowded restaurants, hoping to find the rush, glance, touch, and dance that will light up their lives. When you find that connection with someone, it opens up the world and makes everything feel okay. The singer doesn't care about where he's going, as long as he can hold onto that crazy feeling of love.
Overall, "City of Stars" is a romantic and optimistic song about finding love, belonging, and contentment in the midst of the chaos of life. It speaks to the universal human desire for connection and love, and how these feelings can make us feel truly alive.
Line by Line Meaning
City of stars
The place that is full of hopes and dreams
Are you shining just for me?
Is the city fulfilling my dreams?
City of stars
The place which is full of desires
There's so much that I can't see
There are numerous opportunities that I have yet to discover
Who knows?
There is uncertainty regarding the future
I felt it from the first embrace I shared with you
The moment I met my love, I knew my dreams would come true
That now our dreams
After meeting, our hopes and aspirations are coming true
They've finally come true
Our long-awaited dreams have become a reality
Just one thing everybody wants
The only thing everyone desires
There in the bars
In pubs and bars
And through the smokescreen of the crowded restaurants
Even in the crowded restaurants
It's love
Love is what everyone is searching for
Yes, all we're looking for is love from someone else
The only thing we all desire is the love of another person
A rush
A feeling of excitement
A glance
A brief look
A touch
Physical contact with someone else
A dance
An intimate moment shared with someone else
A look in somebody's eyes
Gazing into the eyes of someone else
To light up the skies
That powerful moment that brightens everything up
To open the world and set me reeling
A moment of sheer bliss and ecstasy
A voice that says, I'll be here
Hearing the assurance that someone will always be there
And you'll be alright
Everything will be okay with that person by your side
'Cause I don't care if I know
I don't need all the answers
Just where I will go
I don't have to know where the journey is leading
'Cause all that I need is this crazy feeling
All that really matters is the wild feeling of love
The rat-tat-tat in my heart
The heartbeat which signifies the feeling of love
I think I want it to stay
Desiring for the moment to last forever
You've never shined so brightly
The city and its endless possibilities have never looked so good
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek, Justin Noble Paul
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jefferson Zambrano
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
A look in somebody's eyes
To light up the skies
To open the world and send me reeling
A look that says, I'll be here
And you'll be alright
'Cause 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 in my heart
I Think I want it to stay
City of stars
Are you shining just for me?
City of stars
You never shined so brightly
Maria P
Am I the only one who finds that cover much better than the original one?Love it ❤
Michiel Veenstra
No, no youre not...
buri zaemon
Listen to Lloyd Macey's version..
Sabrina
I've never even heard the original but I know I wouldn't love it more than this
Chris Wen_j
Disagree
Chris Wen_j
Keep respecting
Jefferson Zambrano
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
A look in somebody's eyes
To light up the skies
To open the world and send me reeling
A look that says, I'll be here
And you'll be alright
'Cause 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 in my heart
I Think I want it to stay
City of stars
Are you shining just for me?
City of stars
You never shined so brightly
MAI
Thank you
Бескрайняя плоть
Who knows what tuning is this? This is not standart EADGBE 🤔
One Love
La La Land is a great movie. But I have to say, this cover version of that great song in that movie is better than the original version. Well done, Gavin. Top class.