In 1992, musicians Boh Runga and Andrew Maclaren moved to Auckland from Christchurch. Eventually with other musicians, initially guitarist Joel Haines they formed stellar* in 1994. Originally a three-piece ,they wrote their first single "Ride". This featured in a short film Headlong by Simon Raby. The band in its initial form didn't last. Later Runga and Maclaren came across bass player Kurt Shanks and reformed the band as a four piece.
In 1998 the band signed on with Sony music NZ, later that year they released their first commecial single What you do (bastard). 1999 saw their first album release Mix, then the second-highest selling NZ album ever.
The band officially disbanded in 2010 after releasing their greatest hits compilation.
Beautiful
stellar* Lyrics
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There's a feeling dealing heartache inside
'Cause I get the best of you
And you show it when you know it goes live
But is it all smoke and glass
I'm being foolish to ask
The leading lady of the carnival impossible to beat
It's logical
Wanna get close to that
How'd you get so beautiful
It's a matter of fact
So beautiful, so beautiful
How do I get close to you
Oh
Let me get next to you
There's a feeling dealing heartache inside
And it makes me relate to you
But your holy rolling life I can't buy
But it's all smoke and glass
I'm being foolish to ask
The leading lady of the carnival impossible to beat
The song Beautiful by stellar* can be interpreted as a plea from the singer to be closer to someone they deeply admire. The lyrics suggest a feeling of heartbreak inside and wanting to connect with someone who is seemingly unattainable, possibly due to their beauty and perceived perfect life. The singer questions if their admiration for this person is foolish as they wonder if everything about them is just a facade, built on smoke and glass. Despite this, they can’t help but be drawn to this person who is like the “leading lady of the carnival impossible to beat”.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me get next to you
I want to be close to you.
There's a feeling dealing heartache inside
I feel heartbroken and emotional.
'Cause I get the best of you
You show me your best side.
And you show it when you know it goes live
You reveal your true self when the situation is real.
But is it all smoke and glass
I wonder if what I see is just an illusion.
I'm being foolish to ask
I know it's naive to question it.
The leading lady of the carnival impossible to beat
You are the star of the show and unbeatable.
It's a matter of fact
It's true and undeniable.
It's logical
It makes sense.
Wanna get close to that
I want to be near you.
How'd you get so beautiful
I'm amazed by your beauty and curious about it.
So beautiful, so beautiful
You are incredibly gorgeous.
How do I get close to you
I want to be closer to you but don't know how.
Oh
An expression of longing.
And it makes me relate to you
Your pain and struggle are relatable to me.
But your holy rolling life I can't buy
I can't afford the lifestyle you live.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andrew Maclaren, Boh Runga
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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