California natives Zoo Story took their name from Edward Albee's one-act pl… Read Full Bio ↴California natives Zoo Story took their name from Edward Albee's one-act play of the same name, although lead singer Randy Coleman claims that he had considered the name before he knew the play existed. Either way, the band was formed when Coleman asked fellow members Carlos Rivera, Nick Sample, and former Tonic drummer Kevin Shepard to help him put together a solo record. When they realized their chemistry, they instead formed a band and recorded their debut album, 2002's Come Out and Play.

Star
Zoo Story Lyrics

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Come, come out and play
We miss your face
And the funny things you say
Be, just be yourself
And nothing else
Will push you away

And I feel so much love

When it's all mixed up
It wraps itself around me

Star, we knew you well
Yeah all too well
And there's nothing left to hide

And you get what you want
When you know what you need
And you tag me I'm it
Olly-ox and you're free

Let me play on your side
Let me be on your team
Let me state my case
Don't go away

Find, what you already are

Where it's not too close
But never too far

Overall Meaning

The song "Star" by Zoo Story is a heartfelt plea to someone the singer deeply cares about but has not seen in a while. The lyrics are an invitation for the missing person to come back and be themselves, without any pressure to conform to expectations or hide their true self. The singer misses the unique presence and humor of the person, and feels a deep love that wraps around them when they think about them.

The chorus refers to the person as a star that the singer knew all too well, and implies that the person has been hiding or holding back in some way. The singer encourages the person to find themselves and what they truly need, and references a children's game to suggest that they can play and be free together. The final line of the song suggests that the person should not be afraid to explore who they are, and that they are never too far from where they need to be.

Overall, the lyrics of "Star" are touching and relatable, reminding listeners of the importance of being true to oneself and of the power of authentic connection with others.

Line by Line Meaning

Come, come out and play
Inviting the person to join them and have fun

We miss your face
They have not seen the person for a while and they miss them

And the funny things you say
They enjoy the person's humor and want to hear more

Be, just be yourself
Encouraging the person to be authentic and genuine

And nothing else
There is no need to pretend or put up a façade

Will push you away
Being true to oneself will prevent alienation

And I feel so much love
The singer loves the person they are addressing

When it's all mixed up
Love is not always easy to define or understand

It wraps itself around me
Love is something that can be physically felt

Star, we knew you well
Referring to the person as a 'star' and indicating a sense of familiarity

Yeah all too well
Knowing the person very intimately

And there's nothing left to hide
The person has been completely transparent and there are no secrets

And you get what you want
Asserting that the person has the power to achieve their goals

When you know what you need
Having clarity on what is important to them

And you tag me I'm it
Playing a game of tag and indicating a sense of playfulness

Olly-ox and you're free
Adding to the playful tone of the song

Let me play on your side
Expressing a desire to support the person

Let me be on your team
Reiterating the desire to be supportive and work together

Let me state my case
Asking for an opportunity to express oneself

Don't go away
Requesting that the person stay and continue the relationship

Find, what you already are
Encouraging the person to discover their true self

Where it's not too close
Allowing for some distance and personal space

But never too far
Expressing the importance of staying connected

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carlos Rafeal Rivera, Four Hermanos Music Coleman, Kevin Scott Shepard, Nicklas Joseph Sample, Randolph Stanton Coleman

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@rockyraccoon2815

6y↑6

Come, come out and play
We miss your face
And the funny things you say
Be, just be yourself
And nothing else
Will push you away

And I feel so much love
When it's all mixed up
It wraps itself around me

Star, we knew you well
Yeah all too well
And there's nothing left to hide

And you get what you want
When you know what you need
And you tag me I'm it
Olly-ox and you're free

Let me play on your side
Let me be on your team
Let me state my case
Don't go away

Find, what you already are
Where it's not too close
But never too far

Writers: PETER CUNNAH

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Lyrics licensed by LyricFind

@MuirghealJ.

Come, come out and play
We miss your face
And the funny things you say

Be, just be yourself
And nothing else
Will push you away

And I feel so much love
When it's all mixed up
It wraps itself around me

Star, we knew you well
Yeah all too well
And there's nothing left to hide, to hide

And I feel so much love
When it's all mixed up
It wraps itself around me

And you get what you want
When you know what you need
And you tag me I'm it
Olly-ox and you're free
Let me play on your side
Let me be on your team
Let me state my case
Don't go away

Find, what you already are
Where it's not too close
But never too far
Don't go too far too far

And I feel so much love
When it's all mixed up
It wraps itself around me me me

And I feel so much love, so much love
When it's all mixed up
It wraps itself around me

And I feel so much love
When it's all mixed up
It wraps itself around me

All comments from YouTube:

@DavidSanchez-uo2cn

8y↑12

One of the most beautiful songs, that never hit it big, makes you wonder about our population.............LOST........

@almatinker6

7y↑9

Dragonfly brought me here too!!
Awesome song and movie!!❤❤️

@stefantomasi4036

Alma Macias there should’ve been a music video of the movie for this song

@michaelfan86

9y↑27

beautiful song, this song also stopped me in my tracks after watching Dragonfly.

@mradamski79

10y↑23

I was getting ready for work, had the idiot box on, the movie Dragonfly was ending and the credits were rolling, this song stopped me in my tracks. I sat down to watch the credits to see who sang this song. Now here I am at work listening to it. Over and over. Touches me. GREAT SONG

@davarch111

10y↑3

SAME HERE, FROM THE FIRST NOTE...

@davarch111

10y↑1

COOL!

@Nanpiper

9y↑3

thats what happened to me too, saw this movie many times, but one time, I heard this song and now I play it over and over, its one that has been looked by........

@mickf8168

6y↑1

I love this song.

@AdemarElliotDiaz

12y↑4

If this song had been sung by U2 or something like it would be worldwide...but...just saying, it is simply amazing!

@jarvinajoku

11y↑4

This is my song that put me near the divine mind.

@benflannaghan4204

3y↑2

Dragonfly brought me here, how is this not a huge hit. Incredible song, love it

@Burkna

13y↑5

@RvTdH :(...thoughts go out to you...I was just listening with headphones on when I read your post and had a tear....I was watching Dragonfly half heartedly while sitting on my laptop the other night and heard this song while the credits rolled...I had to check out who it was and bought it on Itunes straight away...I sing in a duo and this blew me away and I can't stop listening to it...I want to play and sing it acoustically if possible

@jimlutz1290

6y↑5

Well, I guess I too are a member of the "CCC", the Closing Credits Club".
tight band, great background Vocals and mighty powerful lead voc's . . .
We need more bands like this who, with slow tempo paints pictures in out minds, and touch you from the inside out.
WELL DONE GUYS, G R E A T SONG,

@randywatsoncansing

11y↑2

It took me about 30min of hard thinking to remember the name of this song or the band who played it. Well worth it. One of the best songs I've ever heard.

@alexwhittemore436

9y↑56

If Dragonfly brought you here.

@krzynianek

9y↑4

exactly...

@Nanpiper

9y↑2

Alex Whittemore it did.....awesome group, awesome song

@srogde

7y↑1

It did

@dianaeddy966

6y↑1

God I listen to this song 12 times a day. Reminds me of my daughter I lost when she was 16.

@stefantomasi4036

Same here

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@daron24a

14y↑3

amazing song ... captivated my thoughts and shiver down my back when i think of Dragonfly .. Kevin Costner plays the part so well. thx for posting.

@marlenemiller1634

7y↑12

Wow just love this song. I was watching Dragonfly and was just about to turn off when this song came on and I just was taken in and loved it. I've been trying to find it so I can buy the song but can't find it but what a fantastic song xxx

@neovitae12able

5y↑2

I first discovered this song sometime around 15 years ago when I was in college. I became obsessed with Zoo Story for a little while and always had a song or two on any mixed cd that I burned (remember those days? Ha!). This one hits me just like it did back then.

@angelabrewster662

9y↑2

omg I can't get enough of this. every time I listen to it I want the lp more

@daron24a

13y↑2

Captivating song first heard whilst watching one of Kevin Costner's best performances of all time in the film Dragonfly :) i want more like this pls!!!

@padisalamone8672

10y↑4

The exact same thing happened to me as it did to Adam Berrey. I caught the last 10 minutes of Dragonfly and walked away as the credits rolled and this song did the same to me. I was stopped in my tracks and waited to see who did this song "Star". Zoo Story....Where have they been? This song should be on top the charts and launching an incredible career for these guys, especially the lead signer, still don't know who that is. I heard the song on the movie and immediately went to Google. I have to find a CD. My search begins.

@TheSagaLover1

11y↑3

Me too! Great Movie and Song!!!

@GoStraightToGulag

13y↑3

I swear each line matches every event in 2011 in my life so far ;p

@rotcivloyal1

13y↑1

I stopped on my tracks as I was walking out from watching the movie just so I could see the credits to find out who played this beautiful song. EXCELLENT!!!

@dianaeddy7649

11y↑2

I Love this song..It goes perfectly with the movie Dragonfly. For my daughter Brittany- not a day goes by I don't miss your face...We all need to be aware of "the signs". I feel her in this song and I BELIEVE that's her sign to me..

@MegaAdil2000

7y↑4

great songs for the ages

@amyburks858

11y↑3

I can't believe that I have never heard this great song before. I almost thought I was hearing a bit of Radiohead in there. Great great song!

@rockyraccoon2815

6y↑6

@spartan5759

ON A HIGH...AMAZING SONG.!!! NEVER FORGET..!!

@Jonesee

11y↑5

I came here because of Dragonfly :)

@angelabrewster662

9y↑7

and dragonfly brought me here

@bakersfieldmusicnow

11y↑1

great job !!.much love

@rebepena6331

8y↑2

❤️ buenísima

@OhhowHelovesus777

12y↑1

really enjoying this song :) heard on Dragonfly

@sherryhill5370

Love this song !♡

@OhhowHelovesus777

11y↑1

I have this vid on my favorites and i only just noticed your picture is dishwalla :) I was just listening to them!

@sar23bi

9y↑2

Dragonfly brought me here too...and then I found Tom Shadyac 's film I AM. Marvelous...

@valeriabueno4559

7y↑3

Hermoso!!!!!!!!

@susygomez502

4y↑1

Muy buen tema!!👍

@rejanepaz6589

4y↑1

Trilha sonora do filme: "O segredo da Libélula" com Kevin Costner lindo filme e música!!!
🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷♥️♥️♥️

@TheMarcogrind

Una delle canzoni più bella del mondo .

@dragonflydebs5923

Dragonfly movie credits brought you here 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

@MDoreenRuthClark

10y

at first i thought this was "cheap trick" but after watching credits i seen zoo story. i cme on here occasionally to listen to it. good song

@diegohermosilla8699

7y↑1

Buenísima canción

@worldnow65

Yes the movie got me here.

@alc3hol

13y↑1

i like it

@moacyramed

Lo máximo esta canción. Debería tener un video...

@wilwad

I love this song :( --- boarding school

@AdemarElliotDiaz

11y↑2

so beautiful, what's up now to this band?

@TheMarcogrind

6y↑2

Ademar Díaz the band stopped but the singer have a solisitic life

@silverlemon

13y↑1

I love this band. Too bad they just had the one CD (Come out and Play).

@rosiebryce

12y↑1

pls..anyone can post the lyrics of this song..thanks

@ballochdubh

Great sound similar to the Manic Street Preachers.

@LilMissStarlightxxx

3y↑1

Firefly lane brought me here

@AdemarElliotDiaz

This song reminds me of a lot of good shit I used to do..

@run4funorgo4dough

She said, dragonfly...

@MuirghealJ.

Come, come out and play
We miss your face
And the funny things you say

Be, just be yourself
And nothing else
Will push you away

And I feel so much love
When it's all mixed up
It wraps itself around me

Star, we knew you well
Yeah all too well
And there's nothing left to hide, to hide

And I feel so much love
When it's all mixed up
It wraps itself around me

And you get what you want
When you know what you need
And you tag me I'm it
Olly-ox and you're free
Let me play on your side
Let me be on your team
Let me state my case
Don't go away

Find, what you already are
Where it's not too close
But never too far
Don't go too far too far

And I feel so much love
When it's all mixed up
It wraps itself around me me me

And I feel so much love, so much love
When it's all mixed up
It wraps itself around me

And I feel so much love
When it's all mixed up
It wraps itself around me