Starmaker
Kids From fame Lyrics


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Here as I watch the ships go by
I'm rooted to my shore
I keep asking myself why
And if there's more on the other side
Here as I see the friends I thought I made
A little bit crazy to know by now
We've outgrown one another
Star maker
Dream breaker
Soul taker
We're happy now

Now when I see the things I want
I can take the things I see
But I keep asking myself why
And if there ain't just a little bit more for me
Here when it's time to count the cost
I keep measuring what I've lost
And wondering if you knew
It would all end up with you

Star maker
Dream breaker
Soul taker
We're happy now
Here as I watch the time go by
How I'd like to sail away
Leaving all my past behind
But I know I'd only last for a couple of days
Here stands everything I thought I made
It's the only life I know
And I can't even call it my own
I've got no hope, I belong to you

My star maker
Dream breaker
Soul taker




We're happy now
We're so happy now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kids From Fame's song "Starmaker" describe a sense of feeling stuck, rooted to one's shore, and unable to break out of a routine or pattern. The singer is observing the world around them, watching ships go by, seeing friends they thought they made, and taking in the things they want. They are constantly wondering if there's more on the other side, or if they're missing out on something. In the end, they come to the realization that they have no hope and belong to someone else, with their fate seemingly in the hands of their "star maker."


The lyrics use powerful words to convey a sense of struggle and disillusionment. The singer describes their dreams as being broken, their soul being taken, and feeling as though they don't even own their own life. The repetition of the phrase "star maker, dream breaker, soul taker" emphasizes the theme of feeling powerless and controlled by external forces. The final line, "we're happy now," is somewhat ironic, as the preceding verses suggest that happiness is elusive and hard to find.


Line by Line Meaning

Here as I watch the ships go by
As I watch the ships pass, I feel stuck in place.


I'm rooted to my shore
I feel anchored to my current situation and cannot move forward.


I keep asking myself why
I have a constant feeling of confusion and uncertainty.


And if there's more on the other side
I wonder if there is something better for me elsewhere.


Here as I see the friends I thought I made
I observe my friendships and question their authenticity.


A little bit crazy to know by now
I feel foolish for not realizing sooner that these friendships have become unhealthy.


We've outgrown one another
Our paths have diverged and we are no longer able to grow together.


Star maker
An entity responsible for creating stars, metaphorically representing someone who helps create celebrities.


Dream breaker
A force that ruins one's aspirations and hopes.


Soul taker
Something that depletes one's passion and vitality.


We're happy now
Despite any struggles, we are currently content with our present situation.


Now when I see the things I want
I am able to recognize my desires more clearly.


I can take the things I see
I feel capable of achieving my goals and taking the necessary steps to do so.


But I keep asking myself why
Despite my newfound clarity, I still struggle with feeling uncertain about my path.


And if there ain't just a little bit more for me
I question if my current situation is truly all that life has to offer me.


Here when it's time to count the cost
When assessing the consequences of my choices and actions,


I keep measuring what I've lost
I focus on what I have sacrificed rather than what I have gained.


And wondering if you knew
I question if those who have influenced my path fully understand the impact of their actions.


It would all end up with you
I recognize that my current situation is largely influenced by those around me.


Here as I watch the time go by
I observe time passing and feel a sense of urgency to make changes.


How I'd like to sail away
I desire a new location or experience that allows me to leave my troubles behind.


Leaving all my past behind
I wish to start anew and leave behind past mistakes and struggles.


But I know I'd only last for a couple of days
Despite my desire to start over, I fear I would revert back to old habits or situations quickly.


Here stands everything I thought I made
I look at my current situation and question if it truly reflects my desires and aspirations.


It's the only life I know
Despite questioning my current situation, I feel hesitant to make drastic changes because it is all I have ever known.


And I can't even call it my own
I feel a lack of control or ownership over my own life.


I've got no hope, I belong to you
I feel hopeless and controlled by external factors, such as society or those in positions of power.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Bruce Roberts, Carole Bayer-sager

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@karenaldred3645

Still listening in 2023 i just loved fame in the 80s this song was the most moving one they ever did

@BlackRose22998

Im playing this right now in memory of the beautiful Irene Cara who sadly died today
I was obsessed with Fame and indeed Flashdance añd Irene was such a big part of both..
R.I.P beautiful lady I will always remember your name â€ïžđŸ™đŸ˜„

@oli19

Terrible news

@BlackRose22998

oli19 very much so a very talented beautiful iconic lady indeed

@springstud

i just found this song i use watch this show on tv. i cry when i listen to this song. and that actor they are sing to died 4 weeks after this was filmed

@steviedetectingscotland429

Now that's what you call a beautiful song and such a great series to grow up with..shame the world today doesn't have the same love..🙏🙏🙏

@gillblack2755

What was the tragic story ? đŸ˜„

@steviedetectingscotland429

@Gill Black the teacher they sang the song for..was dying in RW

@gillblack2755

@Stevie Detecting Scotland thanks what does Raw stand for ??!!

@gillblack2755

@Stevie Detecting Scotland RW I mean what is that ??

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