Shooting Star
HeartbreakHotel Lyrics
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Run it up, run it up
Run it up, run it up
Run it up, run it up
Run it up, run it up
Run it up, run it up
Run it up, run it up
Run it up
'Cause baby
You're a shooting star
'Cause baby
You're a shooting star
I said baby
You're a shooting star
I said baby
I know you don't need me
You don't need me
You don't need me
But I need you
And I miss you
'Cause I need you
'Cause I need you
'Cause I need you
I said baby
You're the shooting star
I said baby
Oh, oh
'Cause baby
I
I, oh
Ayy show these nigga's how we break it down
'Cause you're the shooting star
Oh
Run it up, run it up
Run it up, run it up
Run it up, run it up
Run it up, run it up
Run it up, run it up
Run it up, run it up
Run it up, run it up
Run it up
In "Shooting Star," HeartbreakHotel is singing to someone who they see as a star. The lyrics "Run it up, run it up" reference the idea of making money, as in earning enough money to reach the highest point. The repetition of the phrase throughout the song emphasizes this idea of working hard and achieving success.
The repeated phrase "baby, you're a shooting star" is a compliment, referring to their potential for greatness and reaching new heights. The lyrics "I know you don't need me, but I need you" suggest that HeartbreakHotel admires this person's independence but also has a level of dependency on them.
The overall idea is one of admiration and longing - HeartbreakHotel sees the person as someone incredibly talented and special ("shooting star"), but at the same time wishes they could be closer to them, work with them, or just be in their close circle. In short, they recognize the star potential in someone else, but in doing so, reveal their own deep appreciation for and desire to be part of that same glow.
Line by Line Meaning
Run it up, run it up
Repeated phrase urging someone to succeed or excel in their endeavors.
'Cause baby
You're a shooting star
A term of endearment for someone who is successful and shines brighter than others in their field.
I said baby
I know you don't need me
You don't need me
You don't need me
But I need you
And I miss you
'Cause I need you
'Cause I need you
'Cause I need you
Expressions of longing and need for someone who has achieved great success and no longer requires their support or presence.
I said baby
Oh, oh
Reiteration of the term of endearment for the successful person.
Ayy show these nigga's how we break it down
Encouragement to demonstrate their skills and ability to achieve success.
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Written by: Sihya Swall
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