Shooting Star
Sylvie Lyrics


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I'm on a Greyhound
Wheels like a revolution spinnin' around
I'm on a beltway
I took the long way, and I'm a ways away

I'm over up and down this town lookin for a gas
It passes me by, I'm gonna let it pass
At the end of the night, it's me and my guitar
Shooting star

Been livin' now on the road for days
And havin' to live with my heart rate
Can't recall why I'm goin when I'm goin
Just rollin' never knowin

I keep my eyes up to the sky
Sometimes I see too much light
Sometimes I see you every night
I wanna go for a ride

Shooting star, you have my heart
Shooting star

You have my heart, Shooting star

You have my heart, Shooting star





Shooting star, you have my heart
Shooting star

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of "Shooting Star" by Sylvie, the singer describes their journey on a Greyhound bus, portraying it as a powerful experience akin to a revolution spinning around. The use of the Greyhound bus as a symbol of movement and change emphasizes the idea of progress and transformation. The mention of being on a beltway and taking the long way suggests a sense of divergence from the usual path, indicating a willingness to venture into the unknown.


The character expresses a sense of detachment from their surroundings, as they search for gas yet feel like life is passing them by. This feeling of being an observer rather than an active participant in their own life is heightened by the imagery of the passing night and the solitary presence of the guitar. The phrase "Shooting star" serves as a metaphor for fleeting moments of brilliance and inspiration that come and go in life.


The lyrics delve into the experience of living on the road, highlighting the physical and emotional toll it takes on the singer. The reference to their heart rate conveys a heightened state of awareness and stress, reflective of the constant movement and uncertainty that comes with a nomadic lifestyle. The ambiguity surrounding the purpose and destination of their journey evokes a sense of aimlessness and existential contemplation.


The repeated refrain of "Shooting star, you have my heart" conveys a sense of yearning and longing for connection or meaning amidst the vastness and unpredictability of the road. The metaphor of the shooting star represents a fleeting moment of beauty and significance that the character holds onto amidst the chaos and transience of their journey. This reaffirms the idea of finding solace and purpose in moments of brilliance and inspiration, even in the midst of uncertainty and wandering.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm on a Greyhound
I am traveling on a bus


Wheels like a revolution spinnin' around
The wheels of the bus are spinning like a revolution


I'm on a beltway
I am on a highway


I took the long way, and I'm a ways away
I took a detour and I am far from my destination


I'm over up and down this town lookin for a gas
I am driving around this town looking for a gas station


It passes me by, I'm gonna let it pass
The opportunity passes me by, and I am going to let it go


At the end of the night, it's me and my guitar
At the end of the night, I am alone with my guitar


Shooting star
A metaphor for a fleeting moment of inspiration or hope


Been livin' now on the road for days
I have been living on the road for days


And havin' to live with my heart rate
Dealing with the stress and uncertainty of the journey


Can't recall why I'm goin when I'm goin
Feeling lost and unsure about my purpose or direction


Just rollin' never knowin
Just moving forward without a clear destination


I keep my eyes up to the sky
I look up at the sky for inspiration or guidance


Sometimes I see too much light
Sometimes I am overwhelmed by the brightness of the stars


Sometimes I see you every night
Sometimes I see your face in the stars


I wanna go for a ride
I want to experience something new and exciting


Shooting star, you have my heart
A metaphor for being captivated by a fleeting moment or dream




Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: Ben William Schwab

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