Lucky Star
Madonna (Ciccone) Lyrics


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You must be my lucky star
'Cause you shine on me wherever you are
I just think of you and I start to glow
And I need your light
And baby I know

Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight
Starlight, (star bright) make everything alright
Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight
Starlight, (star bright) ooo yeah

You must be my lucky star
'Cause you make the darkness seem so far
And when I'm lost you'll be my guide
I just turn around and you're by my side

Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight
Starlight, (star bright) make everything alright
Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight
Starlight, (star bright) ooo yeah

Come on shine your heavenly body tonight
'Cause I know you're gonna make everything alright
Come on shine your heavenly body tonight
'Cause I know you're gonna make everything alright

You may be my lucky star
But I'm the luckiest by far
You may be my lucky star
But I'm the luckiest by far

Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight
Starlight, (star bright) make everything alright
Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight
Starlight, (star bright) ooo yeah

Come on shine your heavenly body tonight
'Cause I know you're gonna make everything alright
Come on shine your heavenly body tonight
'Cause I know you're gonna make everything alright

You may be my lucky star
I'm the luckiest by far
You may be my lucky star
I'm the luckiest by far

You may be my lucky star
What you do to me baby
You know, I'm the luckiest by far

Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight
Starlight, (star bright) make everything alright
Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight
Starlight, (star bright)

Starlight, star bright you make everything alright
What you do to me baby
You better stay by my side tonight

Starlight, star bright
Starlight, star bright
Starlight, star bright
Starlight, star bright

Starlight, star bright, baby
Starlight, star bright
Stay by my side tonight
What you do to me baby
What you do, what you do to me baby




Stay by my side tonight
You may be my lucky star

Overall Meaning

In "Lucky Star," Madonna sings about a person who lights up her life wherever they are, describing this person as her "lucky star." Whenever Madonna thinks of this person, she starts to glow and feels the need for their light. The lyrics also suggest that this person serves as her guide, showing up when she feels lost and leading her in the right direction. The chorus repeats the line "starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight" as a reference to the popular children's poem that asks for a wish to be granted upon seeing the first star of the evening. The song's lyrics suggest that the person Madonna is singing about is her lucky star, and she feels that this person is the luckiest thing that has happened to her.


Line by Line Meaning

You must be my lucky star
I think you are my lucky charm


'Cause you shine on me wherever you are
Whenever I'm with you, I feel special and happy


I just think of you and I start to glow
Just the thought of you brightens up my day and makes me feel happy


And I need your light
I need your love and affection to brighten up my life


And baby I know
I am aware that you are my lucky star


Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight
Looking at the stars, the first thing noticed is its brightness


Starlight, (star bright) make everything alright
Our love is like a star that is so bright that all our troubles seem far away


You must be my lucky star
You are the star that makes me feel lucky all the time


'Cause you make the darkness seem so far
Your love and presence makes even the darkest days seem brighter


And when I'm lost you'll be my guide
You're always there for me, helping me whenever I'm lost or feeling low


I just turn around and you're by my side
I can always count on you to stand by my side and support me


Come on shine your heavenly body tonight
Be with me tonight and I'll feel alright


'Cause I know you're gonna make everything alright
I have faith in your love and care to make everything okay


You may be my lucky star
You are my lucky charm


But I'm the luckiest by far
And I feel so lucky to have you in my life more than anything else


What you do to me baby
Your love and charisma makes me feel so happy


You know, I'm the luckiest by far
I feel so fortunate to have you in my life


Starlight, star bright you make everything alright
Your magical presence lightens up my day and makes everything okay


What you do to me baby
I feel so happy because of you


You better stay by my side tonight
I want you to be with me tonight because I feel so good with you


Stay by my side tonight
Stay close to me tonight because I need your love and care


Starlight, star bright
Your love shines so bright




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS JOHNSON, PETER KVINT

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@BrianCarnevaleB26

It’s great looking back to the early 80s as you see there.

The outfits
The attitude
The atmosphere
Five stRs for the early 80s

Punkish Madonna goes right with it. !!!!!!!! ;p
#happyclam. Clams

Oh yeah!!



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@Chiwisp3732

She had a low budget, two dancers, one camera, just one white screen and she did a big slay.

@KimberlyRikal-cu2cu

I believe the tall dancer was her older brother

@spankmymango

@@KimberlyRikal-cu2cuThat’s true. That is her oldest brother.
I was on set filing this MV video.

@KimberlyRikal-cu2cu

@@spankmymango THATS COOL . SHE MADE THE 80 FUN . I PLAYED HER MUSIC SO MUCH FRIENDS COULDNT HANDLE IT LOL. THANKS MADONNA

@vertbeke7977

♥️🔥👍🎸🐐

@stevepettit2064

Yeah talk about tight record companies i got a clip of her on the tube doing holiday same year same dancers all same clothes boy has that all changed.

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@arunmirey

To be a TEENAGER IN THE 80S : A gift from GOD.

@arunmirey

@@VoidDweller86 time and space

@taradontworrybhappy5793

She was so beautiful I used to go to my high school dances and I will be doing dances just like her and I will be on point girls will come up to me and say you're trying to dance like Madonna aren't you 🚨

@pixie77531

@@taradontworrybhappy5793 ikr i love her so much she's the best😍

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