Main Titles
The Jud Conlon Chorus and The Mellomen Lyrics

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The second star to the right
Shines in the night for you
To tell you that the dreams you plan
Really can come true
The second star to the right
Shines with a light that's rare
And if it's Never Land you need
It's light will lead you there

Twinkle, twinkle little star
So I'll know where you are
Gleaming in the skies above
Lead me to the one who loves me
And when you bring him my way
Each time we say "Goodnight"

We'll thank the little star that shines
The second from the right

Overall Meaning

"The second star to the right, Shines in the night for you" is referring to a star that guides a person to a magical place called "Neverland" in the story of "Peter Pan." The song is telling people that they can achieve their dreams, even those that may seem impossible, with a little bit of magic.

"The second star to the right, Shines with a light that's rare" expresses the uniqueness and the hope that the star brings to people's lives. The star's light is so rare and special that people can see it from miles away. And if they need to find "Neverland" in order to reach their dreams, the star will guide them there.

Line by Line Meaning

The second star to the right
The star which is situated at the second position to the right

Shines in the night for you
Provides light during the night, especially for you

To tell you that the dreams you plan
Indicates that the dreams which you plan

Really can come true
Can actually come true

Shines with a light that's rare
Radiates a type of light that is very uncommon or special

And if it's Never Land you need
In case you need Never Land

It's light will lead you there
The light of the second star will guide you towards Never Land

Twinkle, twinkle little star
A phrase used to address the star in the sky

So I'll know where you are
Allows me to identify the location of the star

Gleaming in the skies above
The star shining in the sky above us

Lead me to the one who loves me
Guide me towards the person who loves me