Produced by Saint Etienne & Xenomania
Mixed by Tim Powell
Released June 2005 on Tales from Turnpike House
Notes Backing vocal arrangement by Anthony Rivers.
Stars Above Us
Saint Etienne Lyrics
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Stars above us
Cars below us
Out on the rooftop baby
Stars above us
Cars below us
Nothing can touch us baby
I'm tired of all of those faces
Up here is out of sight
Outside with the breeze on our faces
Let's go up the stairway
My band doing it their way
Our sound's ruling all the airwaves
Butterflies taking flight
[Chorus: x2]
(Sun sets) over the city
(Won't you) come and catch it with me?
(Follow me) right up the stairway
Let's have some fun tonight
[Chorus: x2]
(La la la rooftops)
(La la la rooftops)
Stars above us
(La la la rooftops)
(La la la rooftops)
[etc to fade]
The song "Stars Above Us" by Saint Etienne is about escaping the mundane aspects of life by getting out of a crowded space and finding solace in a higher place like a rooftop. The lyrics refer to being above the hustle and bustle of the city with the stars above and cars below. The rooftop provides a peaceful break from feeling boxed in and seeing the same faces every day. The lyrics paint an image of a place where nothing can touch them, and the only thing they have to do is to enjoy the breeze and the stars.
The song speaks to the idea of finding freedom and happiness in the simple pleasures of life. The lyrics refer to the band ruling the airwaves with their music while butterflies take flight. These lyrics suggest that being on the rooftop represents a space of transcendence where they can be free from the chaos of the world and focus on creating and experiencing beauty. The song's catchy melody and lyrics remind us that even amidst daily routines and chaos, we can find joy and comfort in the world around us, especially in spaces that are peaceful and give us a new perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars above us
The beauty of the night sky and the stars shining down upon us.
Cars below us
The busy world of everyday life and the people who stick to it.
Out on the rooftop baby
Escaping the noise and finding a peaceful place to be with loved ones.
Nothing can touch us baby
Feeling invincible and free from all worries while on the rooftop with someone special.
Just had to get out of there
Needing to leave the confines of everyday life and the people around us to find something better.
I'm tired of all of those faces
Feeling drained and uninterested in the multitude of people we see every day.
Up here is out of sight
Being hidden away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life by being up on the rooftop.
Outside with the breeze on our faces
Feeling the fresh air blowing past us and rejuvenating our spirits.
Let's go up the stairway
Inviting someone to join us in our escape to the rooftop.
My band doing it their way
Experiencing success with a group and being unique with our sound.
Our sound's ruling all the airwaves
Being heard and catering to an audience who enjoys our unique sound.
Butterflies taking flight
Feeling excited and happy with the success we're experiencing.
Sun sets over the city
Watching the beautiful sunset against the city's skyline.
Won't you come and catch it with me?
Inviting someone special to enjoy the sunset with us.
Follow me right up the stairway
Leading someone towards our escape to the rooftop.
Let's have some fun tonight
Enjoying the moment and letting loose while on the rooftop.
La la la rooftops
Representing the carefree and joyful spirit of the escape to the rooftop.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB STANLEY, PETER STEWART WIGGS, SARAH CRACKNELL, SHAWN LEE MAHAN, TIMOTHY MARTIN POWELL
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