Shooting Star

Owl City

About Shooting Star

"Shooting Star" is a song by American electronica project Owl City from his second extended play Shooting Star. It was released as the lead single from the EP on May 15, 2012. The song has so far peaked at No. 176 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 49 on the Japan Hot 100. It was used as one of two theme songs for the 2013 computer-animated film Escape from Planet Earth.


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Close your tired eyes, relaxing them
Count from one to ten and open them
All these heavy thoughts will try to weigh you down, but not this time

Way up in the air, you're finally free, and you can stay up there, right next to me
All this gravity will try to pull you down, but not this time

When the sun goes down, and the lights burn out,
Then it's time for you to shine
Brighter than the shooting star, so shine no matter where you are
Fill the darkest night, with a brilliant light,
'Cause it's time for you to shine
Brighter than a shooting star, so shine no matter where you are, tonight

Whoa, whoa, whoa
Brighter than a shooting star,
Shine no matter where you are, tonight

Gazing into my eyes, when the fire starts,
And fan the flame so hot, it melts our hearts
All the pouring rain, will try to put it out, but not this time

Let your colors burn, and brightly burst,
Into a million sparks, but all dispersed and illuminate a world,
That'll try to bring you down, but not this time

When the sun goes down, and the lights burn out,
Then it's time for you to shine
Brighter than the shooting star, so shine no matter where you are
Fill the darkest night, with a brilliant light,
'Cause it's time for you to shine
Brighter than a shooting star, so shine no matter where you are, tonight

Whoa, whoa, whoa
Brighter than a shooting star,
Shine no matter where you are, tonight

A thousand heartbeats beating time, and makes this dark planet come alive
So when the lights flicker out tonight, you gotta shine

When the sun goes down, and the lights burn out,
Then it's time for you to shine
Brighter than the shooting star, so shine no matter where you are
Fill the darkest night, with a brilliant light,
'Cause it's time for you to shine
Brighter than a shooting star, so shine no matter where you are, tonight

Whoa, whoa, whoa
Brighter than a shooting star,
Shine no matter where you are, tonight

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Owl City

Owl City is an American electronica musical project by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Adam Young formed in 2007 in Owatonna, Minnesota. Young created the project while experimenting with music in his parents' basement. Owl City developed a following on the social networking site Myspace, like many musicians who achieved success in the late 2000s, before signing with Universal Republic in 2008. more »

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Written by: Adam R. Young, Dan Omelio, Matthew Arnold Thiessen, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen

Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"Shooting Star" is categorized under the synth-pop and electronica genres, showcasing Owl City's signature blending of electronic music elements with catchy pop melodies.
Album History
The song is the second track from "The Midsummer Station", which is the fourth studio album by American artist Owl City, real name Adam Young.
Release Date
The song was officially released on May 15, 2012, as part of "The Midsummer Station" that arrived in the music market on August 20, 2012.
Composition
"Shooting Star" plays for 3 minutes and 41 seconds in total and is composed in a typical verse-chorus structure.
Chart Performance
The song debuted at number 184 on the UK Singles Chart and later peaked at number 179, showcasing the song's international appeal.
Themes
The song's lyrics convey a positive message, encouraging listeners to shine like a shooting star no matter what challenges they might be facing in life.
Music Video
The music video features a young woman embarking on a journey, symbolizing hope and perseverance against various forms of adversity. The visual imagery perfectly complements the uplifting message of the song.
Critic's Opinion
Critics praised "Shooting Star" for its catchy melody and inspiring lyrics, although some believed the production to be overly polished and lacking in sonic depth.
Remix
A remixed version of "Shooting Star" is featured on the subsequent EP of the same name.
Live Performances
During live performances, "Shooting Star" is known to elicit emotional responses from the audience, making it one of Owl City's most powerful songs in a concert setting.
Public Appreciation
Even though the song did not achieve high rankings on music charts, it has been widely appreciated for its meaningful lyrics and the positive message it promotes. Many fans consider it as one of the highlights in Owl City's discography.

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