Starstruck
Motörhead Lyrics
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She'd still been looking down at me
What does she see that brings her closer every day to my hearts
If I'm away from home and think I'm all alone
She's there, somewhere
I look around and see
She's looking back at me
She's there, beware!
I've seen her before
I know what it means that
The lady starstruck, she's nothing but bad luck
The lady starstruck, running after me
The lady starstruck, she's nothing but bad luck, bad luck, bad luck
I could fly to the moon
But she soon find a way to be there
Never knew for a while that her smile could make me really care
She wants a souvenir
To everyone it's clear
She's hot, one look
She want a photograph
And everybody laughs but not me 'cause I see
She's creeping like a hungry cat
I've seen her before
I know what it means that
The lady starstruck, she's nothing but bad luck
The lady starstruck, running after me
The lady starstruck, she's nothing but bad luck, bad luck, bad luck
The lady starstruck, she's nothing but bad luck
The lady starstruck, running after me
The lady starstruck, she's nothing but bad luck, bad luck, bad luck
I used to be a name, now I can't repeat my name at all
She seems to believe that I never try to refuse her call
She wants a souvenir
To everyone it's clear
She's hot, one look
She want a photograph
And everybody laughs but not me 'cause I see
She's creeping like a hungry cat
I've seen her before
I know what it means that
The lady starstruck, she's nothing but bad luck
The lady starstruck, running after me
The lady starstruck, she's nothing but bad luck, bad luck, bad luck
The lady starstruck, she's nothing but bad luck
The lady starstruck running after me
The lady starstruck, she's nothing but bad luck
Bad luck, bad luck
And back in the tree looking back at me
Climbing up my stair
I've just got to beware
Lady starstruck, bad luck, lady starstruck
The lyrics in Motörhead's song "Starstruck" tell the story of a narrator who is being pursued by a woman, referred to as the "lady starstruck." The singer explains that even if he were on a high hill, she would still be looking down at him, suggesting that she sees something in him that draws her closer to his heart. Even when he is away from home and feels alone, he senses her presence somewhere, looking back at him. However, the singer warns that despite her allure, the "lady starstruck" brings nothing but bad luck.
The singer describes how the woman wants a souvenir and to capture moments with him through photographs. While others may find it amusing, the singer sees through her intentions. He compares her actions to a hungry cat, suggesting that she is constantly seeking something from him. The repetition of "creeping" emphasizes her persistent pursuit.
The lyrics portray the singer's realization that he cannot escape the woman's advances, no matter where he goes. Even his own identity seems to suffer, as he feels unable to repeat his name. However, while others may believe he is giving in to her desires, the singer recognizes the truth behind her actions and sees her as nothing more than bad luck.
Overall, the lyrics of "Starstruck" speak to the singer's experience of being pursued by an obsessive and potentially manipulative woman who brings nothing but misfortune.
Line by Line Meaning
If I'm high on the hill
Even when I feel accomplished and successful
She'd still been looking down at me
She still sees me as beneath her
What does she see that brings her closer every day to my hearts
What does she see in me that makes her want to be closer to me every day
If I'm away from home and think I'm all alone
When I'm far from home and feeling lonely
She's there, somewhere
She's always there, lurking
I look around and see
I scan my surroundings
She's looking back at me
And I catch her looking back at me
She's there, beware!
She's there, and I need to be cautious
Creeping like a hungry cat
Moving silently and slyly, like a predator
I've seen her before
I have encountered her in the past
I know what it means that
I know the significance of
The lady starstruck, she's nothing but bad luck
This woman who is infatuated with fame and fortune is only a source of misfortune
The lady starstruck, running after me
She relentlessly pursues me
I could fly to the moon
I could achieve the impossible
But she soon find a way to be there
But she will always find a way to insert herself into my life
Never knew for a while that her smile could make me really care
For a long time, I was unaware that her charming smile could make me genuinely care
She wants a souvenir
She desires a memory or keepsake
To everyone it's clear
It is obvious to everyone
She's hot, one look
She is attractive, even at a glance
She want a photograph
She desires a picture with me
And everybody laughs but not me 'cause I see
And everyone laughs at this situation, but I am not amused because I understand
I used to be a name, now I can't repeat my name at all
I used to have a reputation, but now I hesitate to even mention my name
She seems to believe that I never try to refuse her call
She believes that I am always available to her, that I never reject her advances
And back in the tree looking back at me
And lurking in the tree, staring back at me
Climbing up my stair
Gradually making her way into my life
I've just got to beware
I must remain cautious
Lady starstruck, bad luck, lady starstruck
This woman consumed by fame and fortune is nothing but a source of misfortune
Bad luck, bad luck
A continuous string of unfortunate events
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RITCHIE BLACKMORE, RONNIE JAMES DIO
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