Novastar is Dutch/Belgian singer-songwriter Joost Zweegers. He was born in … Read Full Bio ↴Novastar is Dutch/Belgian singer-songwriter Joost Zweegers. He was born in Sittard, The Netherlands, but raised in the Flemish town Neerpelt. Novastar won Humo's Rock Rally in 1996. In 2000, Novastar debuts with the release of the eponymous album Novastar.

The songwriter quickly becomes a national icon in Belgium, staying at the top of the national album charts for seven weeks. The album easily reaches the platinum status in Belgium and is backed by shows on big music festivals like Werchter, Pinkpop and a sold out club tour. Joost moves to New York to live and work on his second album. In 2004, Another Lonely Soul sees daylight. With Never back down receiving major airplay in Italy, Spain and Portugal, this time the ‘new star’ is rising in other parts of Europe as well.

In 2005 tragedy strikes. During a show in the biggest concert hall of Brussels he stumbles off stage and crushes his heel bone. Total rehabilitation will take two years. Joost struggling with his physical and mental health takes off to Bangor, an isle near the French coast of Brittany. The trip has a healing effect on him and Novastar’s third album Almost Bangor is born. The first singles of the album are Mars needs woman (in Belgium) and Because (in The Netherlands). Since the release of Almost Bangor in 2008, the album achieved a platinum status in Belgium and golden status in The Netherlands.

Joost’s voice has matured beautifully with the years, solid and fragile when needed, taking you by the hand and the heart, floating on clever and inventive arrangements - prominently present but always serving the song. The result is a truly personal sound.

Joost Zweegers is currently working on the next Novastar album.

Rome
Novastar Lyrics

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Of all the faces that I see
There isn't one that stays with me
We may be dead but you're not gone
Forever here inside of me
Don't get me wrong I feel so free
I feel so free in here

of all the places that I've been

There isn't one that stays with me
I simply like to be alone
I simply like to feel this need
Don't get me wrong I still hold on
I still hold on in here

along the way you grow on me
And it feels so great
It frees me you free me

of all the voices that I hear
There isn't one that speaks to me
We may be dead but you're not gone
Forever here inside of me
Don't get me wrong I still hold on
I still hold on in here

along the way you grow on me
And it feels so great
It frees me you free me

I feel so free I feel so free
I feel so free along the way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Novastar's "Rome" speak to the idea of impermanence and the fact that nothing truly lasts forever. The singer reflects on the faces and places that have come and gone in their life, acknowledging the fleeting nature of it all. Despite this, they find comfort in the fact that these people and experiences are forever a part of them, living on inside of their memories.

The repetition of the phrase "Don't get me wrong" serves as a sort of disclaimer or clarification for the singer's sentiments - while they may appreciate solitude and the transience of things, it doesn't mean they don't value the attachments they form along the way. The final repetition of "I feel so free" suggests that the singer has found a sense of acceptance in this transience, and is able to find joy in the experience of growth that comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Of all the faces that I see
Out of all the people I interact with, none of them leave a lasting impression on me.

There isn't one that stays with me
I don't form a strong connection with anyone, and I quickly forget about them.

We may be dead but you're not gone
Even though someone may have physically passed away, their memory and impact on me still lives on.

Forever here inside of me
Their memory and influence is a part of who I am and will continue to shape me.

Don't get me wrong I feel so free
Despite my lack of lasting connections, I still feel a sense of freedom in my independence.

I feel so free in here
This freedom comes from within, and is not dependent on external factors or people.

Of all the places that I've been
Out of all the places I've visited or lived in, none of them hold a special place in my heart.

I simply like to be alone
I enjoy my own company and find solace in being by myself.

I simply like to feel this need
This desire for solitude is not a negative thing, but rather something that fulfills me.

Don't get me wrong I still hold on
Even though I value my independence, I still hold onto the memories and people who have impacted me.

I still hold on in here
These memories and people may not be physically present, but they still hold a special place within me.

Along the way you grow on me
Despite my initial reluctance to form connections, some people slowly become a part of my life and leave a positive impact.

And it feels so great
This gradual acceptance of others and their impact on me brings me joy and fulfillment.

It frees me you free me
These connections not only benefit me, but also bring freedom and growth to the people I connect with.

I feel so free I feel so free
Through my independence and my connections with others, I truly feel free to be myself.

I feel so free along the way
This sense of freedom is a constant journey and exploration, rather than a stagnant state of being.

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