We find ourselves on the precipice of the future. And in that, the O’s hold on to a dear and sacred past with the sound of an acoustic guitar and banjo. Mix another instrument or two in and you have a mesh of the glory days of the past with a vibration as resounding as it is relevant. While we all seek invention and innovation, sometimes a simple song is what we most want to hear; the music we all listen to a 3AM; the songs we sing around a fire; the tunes we hum while driving. It isn’t the intention for the O’s to look forward, but to live now embracing the ultimate nature of the world’s unwavering and perpetual path towards connecting everyone through song.
The O’s play the singing along, dancing along, drinking along, and playing along type of music. And as O’s go, we have always told ourselves it isn’t about the girls, the money, the hotel rooms, the alchemy, the out of state voter registry, the bar tabs, the chain smoking, the heartaches, the hardships, the expenses, the remembering of the road, the forgetting of what really happened, the consulates in several countries, the conclusion of tours, the beginning of hangovers, the melting of cheese on chili, the secrets to remaining hydrated on the road, the thought that maybe one day we’ll have zappers instead of tour buses, the smell of spring in the Northeast, the dew on the trees in the Northwest, the summer heat in the southwest, the dodging of hurricanes in the Southeast, or even the music.
It’s about the song… and the party.
Shooting Star
The O's Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Walking through the street, looking at my feet
Wanting to trip
Because I like to feel the pain of concrete
On my knees cuz I'm a
Crazy dude
Crazy dude
Crazy dude
Darude Sandstorm
Coming out of my ass
Listen to me while I eat the grass
I like to taste it, green vegetables for my life
I wish I was dead, only sometimes
Usually when I can't see and I'm blind
I don't think that happens to normal people
Cuz someone ate my last cookie
So I peed inside of everyone
Pees
They all said I was jacked
Up on heroin
But I assure you
It was not heroin
It was cocaine I found in my laundry bin
And I ate it with a parakeet
Cuz we
We like shooting stars
In our eyes
Shooting stars
In my eyes
In my eyes
In my eyes
In my eyes
The lyrics to The O's song "Shooting Star" may appear nonsensical at first glance, but they hint at themes of inner turmoil, self-destructive tendencies, and a craving for something extraordinary. The opening lines describe a person walking through the street, seemingly lost in their own thoughts and staring down at their feet. The desire to trip and feel the pain of concrete suggests a hidden desire for self-inflicted suffering, possibly as a way to cope with inner demons or to feel something more intense than the mundane reality.
The lyrics then take a strange turn with references to "Darude Sandstorm," an electronic dance track known for its rapid beats and energetic style. This unexpected reference might signify a reckless or chaotic state of mind. The mention of eating grass and wishing for death occasionally implies a melancholic mindset, possibly stemming from feelings of isolation or dissatisfaction with life. The line about peeing inside everyone symbolically represents a subversive act of rebellion against those who consume or possess what the singer desires. It highlights a tendency to disrupt and disturb the normal order of things.
The references to being accused of using heroin but defending oneself by claiming it was cocaine found in a laundry bin adds an element of absurdity and irony to the lyrics. The connection to a parakeet symbolizes an unconventional companion, someone or something that shares their unconventional habits and preferences. Ultimately, the repeated phrase "Shooting stars in my eyes" suggests a longing for something extraordinary, an escape from the mundane existence and a desire to find beauty or meaning in unconventional places. It speaks to the singer's yearning for a life less ordinary, even if it comes with its own set of challenges and complexities.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking through the street, looking at my feet
Strolling down the road, fixated on my own troubles
Wanting to trip
Desiring to stumble and experience pain
Because I like to feel the pain of concrete
Enjoying the sensation of physical discomfort caused by hard surfaces
On my knees 'cuz I'm a Crazy dude
Kneeling down due to my unpredictable nature
Darude Sandstorm Coming out of my ass
Experiencing a chaotic and turbulent state of mind
Listen to me while I eat the grass
Pay attention to my unconventional behavior
I like to taste it, green vegetables for my life
Finding solace in nature and the simplicity of eating healthy food
I wish I was dead, only sometimes
Occasionally longing for escape from life's challenges
Usually when I can't see and I'm blind
Typically during moments of uncertainty and confusion
I don't think that happens to normal people
Believing that my experiences are unique and abnormal
Cuz someone ate my last cookie
Because a person took away my small source of joy
So I peed inside of everyone Pees
Reacting with rebellious and unconventional behavior
They all said I was jacked Up on heroin
Others accused me of being under the influence of drugs
But I assure you It was not heroin
However, I can guarantee it was not the speculated substance
It was cocaine I found in my laundry bin
It was actually cocaine that I unexpectedly discovered
And I ate it with a parakeet
Engaging in reckless behavior alongside a pet bird
Cuz we We like shooting stars
Because we find delight in fleeting moments of brilliance
In our eyes Shooting stars
Symbolizing the shimmering beauty we perceive within ourselves
In my eyes In my eyes In my eyes
Reinforcing the personal nature of this perspective
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: crochdeck reenhoom
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NightcoresAndNoodles
I love owl city's music because it's not about humanity's pleasures (y'all know what i'm talking about), it's about .... well..... indescribable, happy things
@hishot9442
You know? Ryuzaki 'L' Miley Cyrus' songs used to be like that as she was Hannah Montana. I'm 21 now and I still listen to her songs because their lyrics are awesome and they really touch me in the heart :)
@netrxa7239
U right bro👊
@gokulnath3455
Ryuzaki 'L' exactly
@celpiah
right
@ghostknight2487
Ryuzaki 'L' you may be L but that comment was a W bro
@AnthonyZuccarello5
Who else thinks Owl City is underrated?
@DoiInthanon1897
SO underrated. His songs are so good and no negativity in them, I love Owl City’s music
@chanakahorombuwa4692
So True ✌️
@user-nf1bz3sn4z
What is underrated