Ambition was never the Pastels' strong suit, and luck was rarely on their side; as the group's members -- now including bassist Martin Hayward and drummer Bernice Simpson -- devoted their primary focus to their studies, new music appeared only sporadically and to little notice, on a seemingly random series of labels. After 1983's "I Wonder Why" was released on Rough Trade, they moved to Creation, where they hit their stride with the 1984 drone-pop gems "Something's Going On" and "A Million Tears." After one further single, 1985's "I'm Alright with You," the Pastels split with Creation, moving to the tiny Glass label. In 1986, their track "Breaking Lines" appeared on the influential C-86 collection assembled by the New Music Express, transforming the anorak movement into an overnight media sensation quickly accompanied by intense critical backlash.
Regardless of prevailing musical trends, however, the Pastels soldiered on: after recruiting one-time Shop Assistants keyboardist Aggi Wright, they recorded the 1986 single "Truck Train Tractor," followed by Crawl Babies and Comin' Through. Finally, in 1987 the group found time to assemble an LP, Up for a Bit with the Pastels, followed in 1988 by Suck on the Pastels, a collection of unreleased Creation-era material. In 1989, former Vaselines frontman Eugene Kelly and ex-Shop Assistant David Keegan joined the fold for Sittin' Pretty, the final LP to include Superstar, Hayward, and Simpson. The remaining duo of Pastel and Wright expanded to include Katrina Mitchell for the 1991 collaboration Jad Fair and the Pastels, followed by the 1994 EP Olympic World of Pastelism. Their third album, Mobile Safari, was released in 1995 by Domino in the U.K. (which began a long-running alliance) and Up Records in the U.S. It featured a lineup including longtime band associates Norman Blake and Gerald Love (both from Teenage Fanclub) and ex-Shop Assistant guitarist David Keegan, and a guest appearance from Luna's Dean Wareham.
Their next album, 1997's Illumination, was issued by the same configuration of record labels and featured a similar lineup, only with the addition of guitarist Jonathan Kilgour and guest shots from Belle & Sebastian's Isobel Campbell and pianist Bill Wells. A remix album, Illuminati, was released in 1998 and featured reworks of tracks by Kevin Shields, Stereolab, Cornelius, and other A-list indie rockers. This burst of recognition and activity was derailed when Wright decided to leave the band in 1998, throwing Mitchell and Pastel into a spin. Instead of jumping back into making music right away, the band went on hiatus while figuring things out. The duo next formed Geographic Records in 2000 as an offshoot of Domino, and began releasing records by friends (Future Pilot AKA, International Airport) and obscure acts (Nagisa Ni Te, Maher Shalal Hash Baz.) The band reappeared at last in 2003 with the mostly instrumental soundtrack for the film The Last Great Wilderness. The album was produced by the Sea and Cake's John McEntire and featured International Airport's Tom Crossley along with a vocal feature for Jarvis Cocker. A friendship with Japanese band Tenniscoats led to their next release, 2009's collaborative effort Two Sunsets. The core band was expanded to include Crossley and Mitchell's sister Alison, with Love still there, too. With the record label slowing its pace and releasing one album a year, the band turned toward recording an album of their own, and in 2013 their fifth record, Slow Summits, was released. McEntire was again in the producer's chair and guitarist John Hogarty had joined the ranks. Also on board as guests were To Rococo Rot's Stefan Schneider and Robert Lippok, as well as Norman Blake (again), and original bandmember Annabel Wright. (c)Jason Ankeny
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Everybody Is a Star
The Pastels Lyrics
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Who Can Rain And Chase The Dust Away
Everybody Wants To Shine
Ooh, Come Out On A Cloudy Day
'Til The Sun That Loves You Proud
When The System Tries To Bring You Down
Every Hand To Shine Tonight
You Don't Need Darkness To Do What You Think Is Right
I Can Feel It When You Shine On Me
I Love You For Who You Are
Not The One You Feel You Need To Be
Ever Catch A Falling Star
Ain't No Stopping 'Til It's In The Ground
Everybody Is A Star
One Big Circle Going Round And Round
The Pastels's song Everybody Is a Star encourages listeners to embrace their uniqueness and individuality. It begins by stating how everyone has the ability to make a positive change in the world, "Who can rain and chase the dust away." Everyone wants to shine, regardless of how cloudy the day may be. The song's uplifting lyrics reassure us that we all have the capability to thrive and spread love.
The lyrics go on to say that even when the system tries to bring us down, we should not let it get to us. We should not let the darkness of the world stop us from striving for our dreams and goals. The song concludes by emphasizing that everyone is a star and can make a difference in the world, and all we have to do is keep trying and not stop until we achieve our goals.
Overall, the song is about self-love and pursuing our passions, even when others try to bring us down. It is a reminder that we should always strive to be the best version of ourselves, and that we all have the potential to shine.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody Is A Star
Everyone has the potential to be great and shine like a star.
Who Can Rain And Chase The Dust Away
Anyone can overcome obstacles and clear their path to success.
Everybody Wants To Shine
Everyone desires to succeed and be recognized for their achievements.
Ooh, Come Out On A Cloudy Day
It is possible to find success and happiness even in difficult situations.
Til The Sun That Loves You Proud
Continuing to strive for success and self-improvement can lead to a brighter, happier future.
When The System Tries To Bring You Down
Society and its expectations can sometimes hinder personal growth and self-expression.
Every Hand To Shine Tonight
Everyone has the opportunity to succeed and shine at any given moment.
You Don't Need Darkness To Do What You Think Is Right
It is not necessary to face hardships or adversity in order to do what is right or achieve success.
I Can Feel It When You Shine On Me
The success and happiness of others can bring joy and positivity to one's own life.
I Love You For Who You Are
True appreciation and love come from accepting and valuing a person for who they truly are.
Not The One You Feel You Need To Be
It is important to be true to oneself, rather than conform to societal norms or expectations.
Ever Catch A Falling Star
Success and happiness can come unexpectedly, but it is important to appreciate and hold onto them.
Ain't No Stopping 'Til It's In The Ground
Keep striving for success and never give up until you have accomplished your goals.
One Big Circle Going Round And Round
Success and happiness are part of a cycle and can be attained by anyone who is willing to work towards them.
Writer(s): SYLVESTER STEWART
Contributed by Elliot F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.