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
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
Star maker
Dream breaker
Soul taker
We're happy now
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
My star maker
Dream breaker
Soul taker
We're happy now
We're so happy now
The song Starmaker by The Kids From Fame is about the inner conflict that arises when trying to pursue one's dreams while balancing the realities of life. The opening lines of the song set the stage for the internal struggle that the singer is facing. As they watch the ships go by, they feel rooted to their shore, asking themselves why they can't pursue their dreams and if there's something more on the other side. The singer then reflects on their friendships and their growth over time, acknowledging that they've outgrown one another.
The chorus of the song ominously refers to the star maker, dream breaker, and soul taker. It highlights the idea that in the pursuit of fame and success, one may lose their sense of self, and their hopes and dreams may be shattered. The song acknowledges that despite the potential pitfalls, the singer is still happy with where they are in life.
Towards the end of the song, the singer reflects on their life and how leaving it all behind may not be the answer to their internal conflict. They acknowledge that their current life is all they know and, though they may not have hope or feel like they belong to themselves, they belong to someone or something else.
Overall, the song Starmaker touches on the complex aspects of pursuing dreams while balancing reality, reminding listeners that success doesn't always equate to happiness and that the journey towards reaching one's goals can be challenging.
Line by Line Meaning
Here as I watch the ships go by
As I observe the ships sailing past my shore
I'm rooted to my shore
I am fixed in place, unable to venture out
I keep asking myself why
I continuously wonder about the purpose of my stationary existence
And if there's more on the other side
I ponder the existence of something beyond my immediate surroundings
Here as I see the friends I thought I made
As I observe the companions I believed I once had
A little bit crazy to know by now
I realize, perhaps belatedly, that they are all a bit insane
We've outgrown one another
We have progressed beyond what we can offer each other
Star maker
The force behind fame and stardom
Dream breaker
The force that destroys the illusions of grandeur
Soul taker
The force responsible for stealing one's true self and spirit
We're happy now
Despite these challenges, we are happy in our current circumstances
Now when I see the things I want
When I catch a glimpse of what I desire
I can take the things I see
I am able to acquire those desires
But I keep asking myself why
I still can't help but question the purpose behind my pursuits
And if there ain't just a little bit more for me
I consider whether there is something lacking in my current achievements
Here when it's time to count the cost
When it's time to tally up the expenses
I keep measuring what I've lost
I evaluate what I have sacrificed in the process
And wondering if you knew
I wonder if you, whoever you are, knew the consequences of my choices
It would all end up with you
You are the one who receives the consequences of my actions
Here as I watch the time go by
As I observe time passing
How I'd like to sail away
I yearn to escape my current situation
Leaving all my past behind
To abandon the baggage of my former self
But I know I'd only last for a couple of days
I understand that this freedom would be fleeting
Here stands everything I thought I made
All that I believed I had created and achieved
It's the only life I know
This is the only existence that I am familiar with
And I can't even call it my own
But I don't even have control over it
I've got no hope, I belong to you
I feel hopeless and powerless, entirely at your mercy
My star maker
The force responsible for shaping my destiny
Dream breaker
The force that shatters my aspirations
Soul taker
The force that robs me of my essence
We're happy now
Despite these forces, we persist in our happiness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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