Falling Star
Robert Forster Lyrics


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Everybody's got to shed a little skin
Everybody was naked to begin
Towards the end I was just singing through my disguise
Towards the end it was you
That put that light right back behind my eyes

You're from tender, forgotten streets
Where there's a thousand and one retreats for me
You held me captive just by being who you are
I was rested but let me tell you every sun comes out to catch a falling star

I had a bad habit
Of just letting everything around me slide
Whole town went to the fairground
Guess who had to pay for everybody's ride

Now if I robbed a bank I know where I would hide
With my back to the city and you by my side
You held me captive just by being who you are
I was rested but let me tell you every sun comes out to catch a falling star

Falling star, falling star
Falling star, falling star




Just a falling star, baby, falling star
Falling star, just a falling star

Overall Meaning

Robert Forster's song "Falling Star" can be interpreted as a story of redemption and finding hope after a period of darkness. The first verse suggests that everyone goes through changes (shedding skin) and at the beginning, we are all "naked" or vulnerable. As time passes, the singer had lost himself and begun to wear a disguise, but someone had put the light back in his eyes, and that someone is the listener.


The second verse is a description of the listener, who is from a forgotten area with many retreats for the singer. The listener has a captivation power, making the singer feel safe and rested. The listener gave him a reason to see the light, and every sun comes out to catch a falling star. The phrase "every sun comes out" can be interpreted as a reminder that there is always a new day or new opportunity to start again.


The third verse takes on a personal tone, in which the singer admits to having a bad habit of letting things go without taking responsibility. He mentions paying for everyone else's rides, indicating a sense of obligation to others. However, he knows that if he ever does something wrong and needs to hide, he would turn to the listener. In this verse, the singer acknowledges the listener's strength and trustworthiness, indicating the deep relationship between them.


Overall, "Falling Star" is a story of redemption and hope in finding someone who makes you feel safe and inspires you to see the light. It underscores the idea that everyone has to go through changes, but with the right person by your side, they can bring out the best in you and help you catch a falling star.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody's got to shed a little skin
Everyone has to change themselves slightly from time to time


Everybody was naked to begin
Everyone started off as their true selves


Towards the end I was just singing through my disguise
I was no longer pretending to be someone I wasn't, and was being true to myself


Towards the end it was you That put that light right back behind my eyes
You helped me rediscover my passion and motivation


You're from tender, forgotten streets Where there's a thousand and one retreats for me
You come from a place that feels familiar and welcoming to me


You held me captive just by being who you are
Your presence alone captivated me


I was rested but let me tell you every sun comes out to catch a falling star
I was feeling at peace, but always had the potential to rise again like a falling star caught by the sun


I had a bad habit Of just letting everything around me slide
I had a tendency to neglect important things in my life


Whole town went to the fairground Guess who had to pay for everybody's ride
I was responsible for everyone else's enjoyment, even if it came at my own expense


Now if I robbed a bank I know where I would hide With my back to the city and you by my side
If I ever needed to escape the law, I would want to be with you and feel safe


Falling star, falling star Just a falling star, baby, falling star Falling star, just a falling star
I feel like I'm slowly fading away and losing my spark




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Damien Moran

should be linked to the Intermission list...

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