Shooting Star
The Pistoleros Lyrics
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You know that it won't last
And all your wasted dreams
Come back in these jet streams
And I know just where you are
You're waiting on your shooting star
And you know you're never really far
And all your wasted time
Is all we left behind
And it was plain to see
Just one might not set you free
And I know just where you are
Waiting on your shooting star
You say you're never very far
From your shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
I hear you made it back
We know that it can't last
And all your wasted dreams
Came back in these jet streams
And I know just where you are
Waiting on your shooting star
You say you're never very far
From your shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
Shooting star
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The Pistoleros's song Shooting Star is a poignant reflection on the futility of chasing one's dreams and the realization that sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we cannot escape the harsh realities of life. The opening lines, "I hear you goin' back, You know that it won't last, And all your wasted dreams, Come back in these jet streams," are a message to someone who is returning from a failed effort, who knows deep down that it was all for naught, and is now confronting the wreckage of their dreams.
The singer then acknowledges that he knows where this person stands - "You're waiting on your shooting star, And you know you're never really far, From your shooting star" - and how, in spite of everything that has gone wrong, the person is still clinging to the hope of success, still waiting for that one lucky break that will turn everything around. However, the singer warns that the pursuit of dreams can be costly and that "all your wasted time is all we left behind", implicitly suggesting that the person has been too invested in their aspirations instead of embracing the present.
The chorus repeats the phrase "shooting star" multiple times, perhaps signifying how the dream of success can become an illusion, a mirage that is forever out of our grasp. The lyrics' final lines, "I hear you made it back, We know that it can't last, And all your wasted dreams, Came back in these jet streams," indicate that despite the person's best efforts, their dreams will always be out of reach, and that eventually, they will come back to reality. The overall message of the song is that while chasing one's dreams is an admirable pursuit, it is essential to remain grounded in reality and not cling to unattainable goals.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear you goin' back
I am aware that you are returning to your old ways
You know that it won't last
You are aware that your behavior is unsustainable
And all your wasted dreams
All of your forgotten aspirations
Come back in these jet streams
Resurface and haunt you like echoes in the wind
And I know just where you are
I understand your current situation and mentality
You're waiting on your shooting star
You're holding out for a miraculous breakthrough
And you know you're never really far
You believe that success is always within reach
From your shooting star
If only you can grab onto the right opportunity
And all your wasted time
All of the moments you can't get back
Is all we left behind
It's the past, and we can't change it
And it was plain to see
It was obvious to everyone
Just one might not set you free
A single success won't necessarily solve all your problems
I hear you made it back
I heard that you returned to your starting point
We know that it can't last
Everyone is aware that it's temporary
And all your wasted dreams
The things you once hoped for but have since given up on
Came back in these jet streams
They resurface and follow you wherever you go
Shooting star
A symbol of hope and luck, but also represents the fleeting nature of success
Shooting star
It's something you wish for, but can't control
Shooting star
The allure of instant success and recognition
Shooting star
The fear of missing out on opportunities that come your way
Shooting star
A reminder to keep reaching for the stars, but also to be realistic about what's achievable
Shooting star
The cycle of hope, disappointment, and perseverance
Shooting star
The paradox of success: it can bring happiness but also new challenges
Shooting star
The universal desire to find purpose and meaning in life
Shooting star
A song that captures the struggles and aspirations of the human experience
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID N. LAWRENCE
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