Shooting Star
La-Boum Lyrics


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Can you see the great in me?

Let me go let me go
I can't take this no more
Let me hope I won't fold
Molly keeps me afloat
You's a pro
Yeah you stole
Count me out now I'm broke
I can't cope
Sold my soul
Now I add to my dose

Let me go let me go
I can't take this no more
Let me hope I won't fold
Molly keeps me afloat
You's a pro
Yeah you stole
Count me out now I'm broke
I can't cope
Sold my soul
Now I add to my dose

I can't think I can't speak
I won't answer no more

Please have mercy on my kid
When you snatchin' my soul

Why you put me ina box
That was never your goal

Over look me how you did
Ima star watch me glow

I told god to keep you safe
Kept you away
I can't force no I won't take
You not my pace
My love blind
I made mistakes
You did the same
I been here we fell apart
But I'm too blame

I do this
I sacrifice
You are my all
To get racks
I will provide

& nothing more
Got a taste of what you're like
& now I'm sure
You was never meant for me
I wish no more

Let me go let me go
I can't take this no more
Let me hope I won't fold
Molly keeps me afloat
You's a pro
Yeah you stole
Count me out now I'm broke
I can't cope
Sold my soul
Now I add to my dose

Let me go let me go
I can't take this no more
Let me hope I won't fold
Molly keeps me afloat
You's a pro
Yeah you stole
Count me out now I'm broke
I can't cope
Sold my soul
Now I add to my dose

I ask if you can see the great in me

Cus baby Ima star fr
Ima star fr





& you, keep shooting me down...
Ima a star fr

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to La-Boum's song "Shooting Star" convey a sense of frustration and desperation. The singer is pleading to be released from a situation that is causing them immense pain and stress. There is a mention of Molly, which could refer to either a person or a drug that is serving as a temporary escape or source of comfort. The singer feels taken advantage of and defeated, as if their soul has been sold and they are now reliant on something that only adds to their problems. They express feeling trapped and unable to think or speak, indicating a sense of helplessness.


The second verse addresses someone who has mistreated the singer and put them in a metaphorical box, presumably limiting their potential or suppressing their true self. The singer has separated this person from their life and seeks to distance themselves from the negativity. They acknowledge mistakes and the role they played in the deterioration of the relationship. There is a realization that the other person was never meant for them, and the singer now wishes to let go and move on.


Overall, the song portrays a struggle with personal identity, the destructive effects of a toxic relationship, and the desire for freedom and self-actualization. It explores themes of emotional pain, escapism, and the search for one's true purpose.


Line by Line Meaning

Let me go let me go
Allow me to break free and escape


I can't take this no more
I cannot withstand this any longer


Let me hope I won't fold
Allow me to have optimism and not give in


Molly keeps me afloat
The drug Molly helps me stay buoyant and alive


You's a pro
You are skilled and experienced


Yeah you stole
Yes, you took something from me without permission


Count me out now I'm broke
Exclude me now, I am financially destitute


I can't cope
I am unable to deal with this situation


Sold my soul
I metaphorically gave up my integrity


Now I add to my dose
Now I increase the amount of drugs I consume


I can't think I can't speak
I am having difficulty with my thoughts and speech


I won't answer no more
I refuse to respond anymore


Please have mercy on my kid
Please show compassion towards my child


When you snatchin' my soul
When you are taking away my essence or spirit


Why you put me ina box
Why did you confine or restrict me?


That was never your goal
That was never your intention or purpose


Over look me how you did
Disregard me as you did


Ima star watch me glow
I am a star, watch me shine brilliantly


I told god to keep you safe
I prayed to God to ensure your safety


Kept you away
Kept you at a distance


I can't force no I won't take
I cannot compel, and I will not tolerate


You not my pace
You are not aligned with my speed or rhythm


My love blind
My love is blind and oblivious


I made mistakes
I committed errors


You did the same
You also made similar mistakes


I been here we fell apart
I have been present, but we have drifted apart


But I'm too blame
But I am at fault


I do this
I engage in this behavior or action


I sacrifice
I offer something valuable as a sacrifice


You are my all
You are everything to me


To get racks
To earn a large amount of money


I will provide
I will supply or give


& nothing more
And nothing beyond that


Got a taste of what you're like
Experienced a glimpse of your true nature


& now I'm sure
And now I am certain


You was never meant for me
You were never destined to be with me


I wish no more
I no longer have any desires or wishes


I'ma star fr
I am a star, for real


& you, keep shooting me down...
And you, continue to bring me down and undermine me


Ima a star fr
I am a star, for real


I ask if you can see the great in me
I inquire if you are able to recognize the greatness within me




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Alex Alfaro

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Comments from YouTube:

@user-ci3fr1bg7r

이 노래 뭔가 SM+JYP 같음. 초반에는 레드벨벳(행복. 아이스크림케잌) 느낌이고 중후반은 트와이스(하트쉐이커) 느낌으로.. 그냥 .. 푱푱.. 이 노래 너무 좋아...

@user-xi3wh6vz6p

유정, 지엔, 율희가 레벨스타일 솔빈,소연이 제왚피스타일인듯

@Dony0129

노래도 노랜데 초반에 어떤 분 목소리가 조이같네요 ㅋㅋ

@xzxzxzxz9892

정보)이노래가 트와이스 하트쉐이커보다 빨리 나왔다

@perfectionisttype2057

One of the best k-pop song of 2016, still underated...

@TheMusicKombat

I couldn't agree more :( I really thought this would be a top list song

@onlylaboum

Hey, a reply from the future (2022) here! Know that LABOUM is still an active group (Soyeon, Jinyea (formerly "ZN"), Haein, and Solbin) under a new music label. They released 'Kiss Kiss' MV, 'White Love' ft. Layone MV, and mini album 'Blossom' last year.

CJ ENM used to hide the Shooting Love MV on OFFICIAL LABOUM's channel by a copyright strike, but the MV is now finally fixed! Please watch the MV there on their own channel! It has only over 600K v1ews. Thank you! ^^

@Chaelime

Laboum had the most catchiest title tracks all through these years yet people just keep sleeping on them, but these time they need to wake up and realize what kind of treasures they had been missing!

@farahnajihah6227

Agree

@user-rw7kw6zo1s

FOR REAL!! I HAVE BEEN SAYING THIS EVER SINCE I DISCOVERED THEM IN 2015. I was so happy when they got their first win with Hwi Hwi but all they got were from the public were bashing. Huhu

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