Star
WIND EARTH & FIRE Lyrics


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In the sky, shines a star, spaces
Near and far, calling out, who you are
And smiling in the night

Star bright, star light beam across the sky
Falling, calling can you tell me why
Star bright, star light mighty light to see
Shining, smiling down on you and me

Star hides from the rain, it turns
Against the pain, fooling many in the game
While smiling in the night

Star bright, star light beam across the sky
Falling, calling can you tell me why
Star bright, star light mighty light to see
Shining, smiling down on you and me

I can feel the dark, take the night
Apart, but then, the stars come out
And lift my heart

Oh oh oh oh, ha ha yeah
Believing, there's a star, for everyone
Makes it easier, to recall, that together
For the children of the world
There's a star smiling for us all

Star bright, star light mighty light to see
Shining, smiling down on you and me
Star bright, star light mighty light to see
Shining, smiling down on you and me

Star, shining high, cultivating my desire
Graceful in the sky
And smiling in the night

Star bright, star light beam across the sky
Falling, calling can you tell me why




Star bright, star light mighty light to see
Shining, smiling down on you and me

Overall Meaning

The song "Star" by Wind Earth & Fire is a beautiful tribute to the power and magic of the stars in the sky. The lyrics are an ode to the way that stars can shine light on our lives and bring us hope and happiness. The song begins by describing a star in the sky, which calls out to us, and smiles down on us throughout the night.


The chorus repeats the phrase "star bright, star light" several times, emphasizing the majesty of the star and the way its light shines down on us. The song then describes how the star can hide from the rain and turn against the pain, even while it fools many in the game of life. The star is always there, smiling down on us, even in our darkest moments.


The second half of the song becomes more introspective, with the lyrics describing how the stars can "lift my heart" and make it easier to believe in the power of hope and the potential for a better future. The song ends with a powerful message of unity and hope, suggesting that there is a star for everyone, and that together we can all find our way towards a brighter future.


Line by Line Meaning

In the sky, shines a star, spaces
There is a shining star in the sky that occupies a space.


Near and far, calling out, who you are
The star can be seen from both near and far distances and it represents the individual identity of every person.


And smiling in the night
The star appears to smile while shining brightly in the night sky.


Star bright, star light beam across the sky
The star emits a bright and powerful light that beams across the sky.


Falling, calling can you tell me why
This line suggests that the star could be falling from the sky and calling out for an explanation.


Star hides from the rain, it turns
When it rains, the star disappears or fades away from sight.


Against the pain, fooling many in the game
The star appears to mock the pain that people experience and this can cause some sort of deception.


While smiling in the night
Despite the challenges, the star still shines and seems to smile in the night.


I can feel the dark, take the night
This line suggests that the artist is familiar with the feeling of darkness and how it seems to take over the entire night.


Apart, but then, the stars come out
When in solitude, the artist is reminded of the stars, which come out and fill the sky with light.


And lift my heart
The sight of stars, especially in dark times, has a way of lifting the singer's spirits and motivating them to keep going.


Believing, there's a star, for everyone
This line sends a message of hope to the listener that there's a special star for everyone, no matter who they are or where they come from.


Makes it easier, to recall, that together
Believing in this idea makes it easier to remember that people are not alone and that they are part of a larger community or network.


For the children of the world
This line suggests that the message of the song is also intended for children or younger generations.


There's a star smiling for us all
The song concludes with the message that there's a star for everyone, and that this star shines a smile on all of us.


Star, shining high, cultivating my desire
This line suggests that the star serves as a guiding light for the artist, helping to cultivate their desires or dreams.


Graceful in the sky
The star is described as graceful, which evokes a sense of elegance and beauty.


And smiling in the night
Finally, the star is described as smiling once again, reiterating the positive message of the song.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLEE WILLIS, MAURICE WHITE, EDDIE DEL BARRIO

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@davidwinthrop7077

R.I.P drummer Fred White 13.01.1955 - 01.01.2023. One of the kings of the groove who made all those great E,W&F songs feel so great. Now reunited with his brother Maurice in music heaven.

@jhulshof8252

We zullen het nooit vergeten , Het leeft voort.

@arthurverbraak2500

​@@jhulshof8252zeker weten!!

@rescue270

My favorite from EWF. I love the funky groove that breaks out right after the intro and still makes me want get up and dance on stiff 60 yr old knees at 5:30 in the morning.
Like most of EWF's work, this piece is a complex layer cake of intricate parts, everything going on at once. It was not something that was going to be ready to record in a few days. I do realize a lot of compensating can be done in the studio, but to take the time necessary to get a piece like this up to this level of performance accuracy and then make an entire album out of a bunch of other pieces just like it-
WOW! That took a long time. They really loved being awesome musicians.

@DefinitelynotLeeYongbok

The intro to this song is honestly amazing and has such a euphoric feeling to it.All together,this is truly an exceptional peice of music.

@Certifiedleave

FOUND A STAY
Also I completely agree amazing song

@localafh

Earth, Wind & Fire is the greatest R&B group EVER! ‘Love Always’ 1 John 4:8

@mauricebassanello6175

When I was 13, went to live concert on a 50,000 seat stadium, you guys came out of a spaceship playing, man I was in awe, now at 59 still jamming the songs and making me smiling, dancing and remembering to a much better days. EWF you're best keep the torch going.

@irish6795

Phillip Bailey one of a kind voice❤️

@kevinlowe6713

Bailey ain't human.... his voice is one the best voices ever.... it's just to beautiful....it ain't right.... he's a superhuman.... it's not fair

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