Shooting Star
Wideawake Lyrics
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Cause i know right where you are
When i'm lost i will find you
You're not so far,
Would you like to hear my 20 questions?
It's just a taste of what's spinning around in my head
And would you like to offer some suggestions?
Cause you if you think too much up here you wind up dead.
Still I sit and I ponder this emotion.
Too scared to jump, too anxious to sit still
And i am my own enemy
So i look into the mirror
At the giant i must kill
I will
I'll be two steps behind you
Cause i know right where you are
And when i'm lost, i will find you
You're not so far
My shooting star
I ain't got much money in my pocket
But i can't complain,
Because my plate is full
But i keep my dreams all hidden in my closet
With some of the gifts i got from you
But i don't have a clue as how i got here
And even less of a clue about where i should go
And this mystery might be killing me
But if i had a choice to,
I wonder if i'd want to know.
I don't think so
I'll be two steps behind you
Cause i know right where you are
And when i'm lost i will find you
You're not so far
My shooting star
Now i find myself back where i started
I'm too scared to jump,
Too anxious to sit still
I'm not ready to let go
But i will need a patient hand
To catch me when i am
And i'll be two steps behind you
Cause i know right where you are
And when i'm lost i will find you
You're not so far,
My shooting star.
I'll be two steps behind you, yeah
Cause i know right where you are
You're right beside me now
And when i'll lost i will find you
You're not so far,
My shooting star.
You're not so far.
You're not so..
The lyrics of Wideawake's song Shooting Star portrays the singer's loyalty, devotion, and admiration towards someone who they refer to as their "shooting star." They promise to always follow closely behind this individual, because they are always aware of their whereabouts. The singer also seeks guidance and advice from this person, asking if they would like to play a game of 20 questions and offer any suggestions. The singer expresses their confusion and anxiety about their life's direction and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. They recognize that they are their own worst enemy, and in order to overcome their fears and doubts, they must first face and conquer their issues.
The song brings a message about the importance of having someone to look up to in life and to strive towards being a better person. The lyrics also highlight the vulnerability and insecurity that can come with being lost or uncertain. The theme of navigating the unknown and finding comfort in someone else's presence is palpable throughout the song. The imagery of a shooting star further emphasizes the idea that perhaps this person is their guiding light, their source of inspiration and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be two steps behind you
I will always be there for you, following closely behind.
Cause i know right where you are
I am aware of your whereabouts so I can follow you.
When i'm lost i will find you
Even when I feel like I have lost my way, I will never lose sight of you.
You're not so far,
You may seem far away, but you are never out of reach.
My shooting star.
You are like a shooting star, lighting up my sky and guiding me through life.
Would you like to hear my 20 questions?
Can we talk? I have a lot on my mind and would love to share it with you.
It's just a taste of what's spinning around in my head
I have a lot of thoughts and ideas that I am trying to process and understand.
And would you like to offer some suggestions?
I value your opinion and would appreciate any advice or input you may have.
Cause you if you think too much up here you wind up dead.
Overthinking can be dangerous and take a heavy toll on one's mental health.
Still I sit and I ponder this emotion.
I am dealing with a complex emotion and trying to make sense of it.
Too scared to jump, too anxious to sit still
I am afraid of taking the leap and facing the unknown, but staying still is equally uncomfortable.
And i am my own enemy
I am my own worst critic, sabotaging my own progress and happiness.
So i look into the mirror
I am examining myself, trying to identify my flaws and understand my thoughts and actions.
At the giant i must kill
I am facing a formidable obstacle that I must overcome in order to succeed.
I will
I am determined to overcome my challenges and emerge stronger.
I ain't got much money in my pocket
I may not have much in terms of material possessions, but I am content with what I have.
But i can't complain,
I am grateful for what I do have and refuse to dwell on what I lack.
Because my plate is full
I have a lot on my plate and am busy doing what I can to make the most of my situation.
But i keep my dreams all hidden in my closet
I have big dreams and aspirations, but I am not always vocal about them and keep them to myself.
With some of the gifts i got from you
Your presence and support have been instrumental in helping me achieve my dreams.
But i don't have a clue as how i got here
I am unsure of the path that led me to where I am now.
And even less of a clue about where i should go
I am uncertain of what the future holds and where I should direct my energy and efforts.
And this mystery might be killing me
The uncertainty and lack of direction can be overwhelming and difficult to cope with.
But if i had a choice to,
If given the choice,
I wonder if i'd want to know.
I am unsure if I would want to know what the future holds or if I am better off not knowing.
Now i find myself back where i started
Despite my efforts and progress, I sometimes feel like I am stuck in a rut and not making any forward movement.
I'm not ready to let go
I am not ready to give up on my dreams and aspirations.
But i will need a patient hand
In order to succeed, I need someone who is willing to support me and help me along the way.
To catch me when i am
I will need someone to catch me when I inevitably stumble and fall.
You're right beside me now
You are always by my side, supporting and encouraging me along the way.
You're not so far,
You may seem distant at times, but you are always within reach.
You're not so far.
You are always close by, guiding and supporting me in my journey.
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