Starlight
NUFO Lyrics
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I wish I may I wish I might, get the wish I wish tonight
Another day in paradise, no one else has paid the price
I scream, you scream, we all scream for cream and ice
Let the light shine, emitted by stars - yeah, it boosts up my fantasy
I wish my dreams will all come true everytime I see a shooting star
I scream, you scream, we all scream for cream and ice
NUFO's song "Starlight" features lyrics that focus on wishful thinking and the desire for a better life. The opening lines reference the popular children's rhyme "Star light, star bright," with the singer wishing upon a star to fulfill their desires. The two stanzas that follow comment on how life can feel like paradise for some, but it comes at a cost that others have paid. There is a sense of yearning for something more, which is echoed in the repetition of the line "I wish."
The chorus features the catchy phrase "I scream, you scream, we all scream for cream and ice," which is a playful nod to the ice cream truck jingle. It is paired with the idea of letting the light of the stars shine to boost one's fantasy, which suggests a sense of escapism from the difficulties of everyday life. The chorus ends with a repetition of the second half of the previous stanzas, emphasizing once again the idea of wanting more from life.
Overall, "Starlight" is a song that speaks to the struggle between finding contentment in one's life and the desire for something more. It uses the imagery of stars and the playful language of ice cream to create a sense of whimsy and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Starlight, star bright, the first star I see tonight
My hope for an ideal future is reignited every time I look at the sky
I wish I may I wish I might, get the wish I wish tonight
I hope that tonight is the night when my deepest desires come to fruition
Another day in paradise, no one else has paid the price
Despite the challenges of life, I feel grateful for the blessings that I have and acknowledge that others may not be as fortunate
I scream, you scream, we all scream for cream and ice
Sometimes, even amidst the chaos of life, it's the simple pleasures that we crave and bring us joy
Writer(s): Nufo
Contributed by Wyatt P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.