Since Gem joined Oasis, the band has been inactive.
Band members: Gem Archer - Vocals, rhythm guitar, piano
Pete Downing - Lead guitar
Nez - Bass
Nick Jones - Drums, vocals, percussion
Shooting Star
Heavy Stereo Lyrics
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What you see is what you see
Come climb down from your tree
Get free with me
Been knocking on your door
Been waiting on your wall
Well I’m handing you the key
Get free with me
We’ll just take it as it is
I’m not gonna treat you funny
I just wanna live
Do you wanna live?
Let’s see what else there is
On this planet that we live
Maybe take it for a ride
Some time.
I don’t wanna talk about it
I don’t wanna walk around it
I just wanna see how far
I can shoot my star
I don’t wanna fool you honey
We’ll just take it as it is
I’m not gonna treat you funny
I just wanna live
Do you wanna live?
I just wanna live
And get free.
The lyrics of Heavy Stereo's song 'Shooting Star' speak of an invitation to live freely and without hesitation. The singer indicates that they have been trying to connect with their addressee, knocking on their door and waiting on their wall. However, they urge the addressee to come out of their shell by climbing down from their tree and 'getting free' with the singer. Furthermore, the singer is not interested in beating around the bush and complicating the situation. They just want to enjoy life to the fullest with their companion.
The refrain repeats the idea of not wanting to fool the addressee or treat them with any disrespect. The focus is on living in the present with an honest perspective. The singer also mentions not wanting to talk about something as much as they want to live and see how far they can 'shoot' their star. The song concludes with a final call to live freely and without reservation.
Line by Line Meaning
There’s no one here but me
I am alone in this place.
What you see is what you see
Everything visible to you is exactly what it appears to be.
Come climb down from your tree
Leave behind your rigid beliefs and join me in experiencing life freely.
Get free with me
Experience the freedom of living without constraints with me.
Been knocking on your door
I have been trying to talk to you for some time now.
Been waiting on your wall
I have been waiting to hear from you, despite the barriers you have put up.
Well I’m handing you the key
I am offering you the key to unlock your potential and take control of your life.
Get free with me
Experience the freedom of living without constraints with me.
I don’t wanna fool you honey
I am not interested in deceiving or manipulating you in any way.
We’ll just take it as it is
Let us face reality as it is and make the best of it.
I’m not gonna treat you funny
I will not behave strangely towards you or treat you differently than anyone else.
I just wanna live
All I want is to experience and enjoy life.
Do you wanna live?
Are you interested in taking advantage of all the possibilities life has to offer?
Let’s see what else there is
Let us explore other opportunities that life has to offer.
On this planet that we live
In this world we inhabit.
Maybe take it for a ride
Perhaps we should try something new and see where it takes us.
Some time.
At a future date.
I don’t wanna talk about it
I do not want to waste time discussing things that hold us back from living.
I don’t wanna walk around it
I do not want to avoid confronting issues that are standing in our way.
I just wanna see how far
I want to explore the extent of my potential.
I can shoot my star
I want to push myself to the limit and succeed beyond my current limitations.
I don’t wanna fool you honey
I am not interested in deceiving or manipulating you in any way.
We’ll just take it as it is
Let us face reality as it is and make the best of it.
I’m not gonna treat you funny
I will not behave strangely towards you or treat you differently than anyone else.
I just wanna live
All I want is to experience and enjoy life.
Do you wanna live?
Are you interested in taking advantage of all the possibilities life has to offer?
I just wanna live
All I want is to experience and enjoy life.
And get free.
And experience the freedom of living without constraints.
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
3MpA7hY
I love his voice
Vince Brown
Reminds me of a Keith Richards song. It's superb! Somewhat wasted in Oasis I'm realising.
Jack Stepek
Gem has a particular way of writing lyrics and songs, no doubt he had some influence on The Beat Goes On when it was written, so yeah.. there's bound to be some small similarities :)
Sally Cinnamon
gem you're great!!