Starmaker
The Kids From "Fame" Lyrics
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I'm rooted to my shore
I keep asking myself why
And if there's more on the other side
Here as I see the friends I thought I made
A little bit crazy to know by now
We've outgrown one another
Star maker
Dream breaker
Soul taker
We're happy now
Now when I see the things I want
I can take the things I see
But I keep asking myself why
And if there ain't just a little bit more for me
Here when it's time to count the cost
I keep measuring what I've lost
And wondering if you knew
It would all end up with you
[Chorus]
Here as I watch the time go by
How I'd like to sail away
Leaving all my past behind
But I know I'd only last for a couple of days
Here stands everything I thought I made
It's the only life I know
And I can't even call it my own
I've got no hope, I belong to you
[Chorus]
The Kids From "Fame"'s song "Starmaker" is a melancholic ballad that reflects on the pursuit of fame and the cost of realizing one's dreams. The opening lines where the singer watches the ships go by and feels rooted to their shore signify a sense of being stuck or trapped. The singer is unable to move beyond their current position and is unsure if there is more waiting for them on the other side. The following lines where the singer sees the friendships they thought they made and realizes they have outgrown each other is significant in emphasizing the changes and sacrifices that come with pursuing one's dreams.
The chorus of the song perfectly encapsulates the theme of the pursuit of fame, as the phrase “Starmaker, Dreambreaker, Soul Taker” highlights the sacrifices required to become famous. It suggests that although fame can bring joy, it also causes damage to the dreamer's soul. The line, "We're happy now" following the chorus, sounds almost sarcastic, emphasizing the melancholic tone of the song.
The concluding lines where the singer watches time go by and wishes to sail away reflect a sense of dissatisfaction with their life, despite having achieved their dreams. They feel stuck, unable to leave their past behind them or call the present their own. The final line where the singer admits to having no hope and belonging to someone else represents a desperate surrender to their fate.
Line by Line Meaning
Here as I watch the ships go by
As I stand still, gazing at the passing ships
I'm rooted to my shore
I feel stuck, unable to move forward from where I am
I keep asking myself why
I question the reason for my current situation
And if there's more on the other side
I contemplate whether there are better opportunities elsewhere
Here as I see the friends I thought I made
As I observe my acquaintances, who I believed were friends
A little bit crazy to know by now
It's somewhat insane to realize at this point
We've outgrown one another
We've grown apart and are no longer compatible
[Chorus]
Refrain consisting of 'Star maker, Dream breaker, Soul taker, We're happy now'
Now when I see the things I want
Currently, when I view my desires
I can take the things I see
I possess the ability to obtain what I desire
But I keep asking myself why
Nevertheless, I continue to ponder the cause of my dissatisfaction
And if there ain't just a little bit more for me
And whether there's even a slightly better option for me
Here when it's time to count the cost
When it's time to evaluate the price I've paid
I keep measuring what I've lost
I continually assess what I've given up
And wondering if you knew
Also, I wonder if you were aware
It would all end up with you
That it would all result in your possession
[Chorus]
Refrain consisting of 'Star maker, Dream breaker, Soul taker, We're happy now'
Here as I watch the time go by
As I observe the passage of time
How I'd like to sail away
I'd love to depart, perhaps by sea
Leaving all my past behind
Abandoning all baggage and commencing anew
But I know I'd only last for a couple of days
However, I'm aware that such a change would only last briefly
Here stands everything I thought I made
Presently, what remains is everything I created, or believed I did
It's the only life I know
This existence is all I'm familiar with
And I can't even call it my own
Plus, I'm unable to claim ownership of it
I've got no hope, I belong to you
I lack optimism and am inextricably bound to you
[Chorus]
Refrain consisting of 'Star maker, Dream breaker, Soul taker, We're happy now'
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRUCE ROBERTS, CAROLE BAYER SAGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alyssahodgkins117
This gives me such a lump in my throat every time I listen. Not just because of the sentiment of the song but also because it reminds me of days gone by and a happy childhood with loved ones no longer here. Beautiful x
@deldh95
True that ,a mirror of me
@deldh95
X
@froggy8030
Amen and that this is a true goodbye he would pass away not long after
@solitude6364
My fiancée and I love this song too much !!!
@rubixblue
I feel the same. I lost my Mum two weeks ago and felt I had to watch this today
@VALlewellyn
Seriously.....this was one of the most perfectly wonderful TV shows!! Couldn't get enough if it! This song right here gets me in the gut! So lucky to have been young when this was on!
@keithtarrier4558
Indeed!
@Ben__P
Same here!!!
@DT-us3kd
Me too