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1)Paul Nederveen - a Dutch dj
2)Paul Petersen
1)Paul Nederveen, St. Paul, is a Dutch dj.
2)Born Paul Petersen in Minneapolis, MN, the artist later known as St. Paul was encouraged by his mother, who was an accomplished pianist. At 17, Petersen became one of a number of artists to come under the tutelage of Prince, joining the act the Time as keyboardist. In addition to appearing in the film Purple Rain as a member of that act, he also played keyboards on 1984's Ice Cream Castle. The group disbanded not long after that platinum-selling record, but Petersen was tapped by Prince to be a member of a new group, the Family, and changed his stage name to St. Paul. Signed to Prince's fledgling Paisley Park imprint, the act also included ex-Time mates Jellybean Johnson on drums and Jerome Benton on percussion. With lead singer Susannah Melvoin (sister of the Revolution's Wendy Melvoin) and Eric Leeds adding saxophone, the Family issued a self-titled debut in 1985, earning more than a smattering of critical accolades. The Family spawned two R&B hits with "High Fashion" and "The Screams of Passion," the latter going Top Ten and also making a dent in the pop charts. The group also performed the Prince-penned "Nothing Compares 2 U," which would later be popularized by Sinéad O'Connor. The Family was a short-lived entity, though, and the following year, after the Family's split, St. Paul released his solo debut. Like the Family, St. Paul's critical appeal outstripped commercial success, although "Rich Man" did become an R&B hit. His second solo outing, 1990's Down to the Wire, yielded another hit, "Stranger to Love," which managed to crossover onto the pop charts and reaching number 52. Blue Cadillac arrived in 1996 to less success, as well as a stint with the Minneapolis Allstars on 1998's Live at the Quest. St. Paul also charted out a path as an in-demand session player, contributing to albums by Jonny Lang, the Spice Girls, and Anita Baker (to name but a few). In the late '90s, he added two years of playing bass on the Donny & Marie Show to his resumé and penned material for artists including BBMak and Youngstown. In 2001, he joined Donny Osmond for the singer's first solo tour in more than a decade as musical director, working with legendary producer Phil Ramone. With a list of credits that is impressive to say the least, Petersen has proven to have more longevity and success than most of the acts in Prince's stable during the mid-'80s.
Shooting Star
St. Paul Lyrics
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Shooting star falling piece by piece
Crash landing
And we gaining speed
I'm riding out
And my hands is feelin' weak
Shawty please speak to me
Crash landing
And we gaining speed
I'm riding out
And my hands is feelin' weak
Yeah no sleeping yeah no sleep
Watching stars for many weeks
Waiting for a sign baby
Declassify the lies
I been saving all the files
I been waiting on you lately
What you doin is so alien to me
Get outta here you so unearthly
My bad imma take it slowly
My bad I been goin lightspeed lately
Shooting stars
Shooting stars
They look so pretty
But be so far
Shooting stars
Shooting stars
They look so pretty
But be so far
So far
Pretty from afar
I'm a shooting star- hey
You be- yeah so far
Yeah you be- yeah so far (edited)
Shawty please speak to me
Shooting star
Falling piece by piece
Crash landing
And we gaining speed
I'm riding out
And my hands is feelin' weak
Shawty please speak to me
Shooting star
Falling piece by piece
Crash landing
And we gaining speed
I'm riding out
And my hands is feelin' weak
The lyrics of St. Paul's song "Shooting Star" depict a metaphorical journey of a relationship that is experiencing turbulence and uncertainty. The singer addresses their partner, referred to as "shawty," pleading for communication and connection. The shooting star symbolizes their relationship, which is falling apart piece by piece like a celestial body crashing to the ground. Despite the destructive nature of their situation, they are gaining speed, suggesting that both parties are actively involved and perhaps intensifying their efforts to salvage what remains.
The line "Yeah no sleeping yeah no sleep, Watching stars for many weeks, Waiting for a sign baby" portrays the dedication and perseverance of the singer, who has been actively watching and waiting for a signal or indication from their partner. They are trying to decipher the lies and secrets that have been concealed, indicating a sense of mistrust or emotional detachment in the relationship.
In the chorus, the singer's perspective shifts, acknowledging that shooting stars may appear pretty from a distance but are ultimately far away, mirroring the emotional distance between them and their partner. The repeated plea for communication and the admission of feeling weak in their hands suggests emotional vulnerability and the need for reassurance.
Line by Line Meaning
Shawty please speak to me
I'm desperately asking for her to communicate with me
Shooting star falling piece by piece
Our relationship is falling apart gradually, just like a shooting star breaking apart
Crash landing
Our relationship has hit rock bottom
And we gaining speed
Despite the crash, our relationship is moving forward and escalating
I'm riding out
I'm persevering through the challenges of our relationship
And my hands is feelin' weak
I'm feeling physically and emotionally exhausted from holding on
Yeah no sleeping yeah no sleep
I can't rest or find peace in our troubled relationship
Watching stars for many weeks
I've been observing and hoping for signs of improvement in our relationship
Waiting for a sign baby
I'm patiently waiting for a positive sign or indication from her
Declassify the lies
I want her to reveal and stop hiding the dishonesty in our relationship
I been saving all the files
I've been collecting evidence and keeping records of all the deception
I been waiting on you lately
Lately, I've been relying on her to make a change or take action
What you doin is so alien to me
Your behavior is completely unfamiliar and strange to me
Get outta here you so unearthly
Your actions are so bizarre and otherworldly that I can't comprehend them
My bad imma take it slowly
I apologize for rushing things, I'll proceed with caution now
My bad I been goin lightspeed lately
I apologize for moving too fast and overwhelming you lately
Shooting stars
Our relationship has moments of beauty and wonder
They look so pretty
Despite the problems, our relationship appears attractive and captivating
But be so far
In reality, our relationship is distant and unattainable
So far
Our relationship is distant and difficult to reach
Pretty from afar
At a distance, our relationship looks beautiful and appealing
I'm a shooting star- hey
I'm experiencing success and accomplishment in other areas of life
You be- yeah so far
But you, on the other hand, are emotionally distant and uninvolved
Yeah you be- yeah so far
Yes, you are indeed far away and disconnected from me
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Mr G
Great song Paul!
lonzo randle
PRINCE KNEW THE CAPABILITIES OF PAUL PETERSON AND THUS KNIGHTED HIM ST.PAUL - THE MAN IZ BADD YA HEARD ME!!