Waiting for a Star to Fall
Boy Meets Girl
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I hear your name whispered on the wind It's a sound that makes me cry I hear a song blow again and again Through my mind and I don't know why I wish I didn't feel so strong about you Like happiness and love revolve around you Trying to catch your heart Is like trying to catch a star So many people love you baby That must be what you are Waiting for a star to fall And carry your heart into my arms That's where you belong In my arms baby, yeah I've learned to feel what I cannot see But with you I lose that vision I don't know how to dream your dream So I'm all caught up in superstition I want to reach out and pull you to me Who says I should let a wild one go free Trying to catch your heart Is like trying to catch a star But I can't love you this much baby And love you from this far Waiting for a star to fall And carry your heart into my arms That's where you belong In my arms baby, yeah Waiting (however long...) I don't like waiting (I'll wait for you...) It's so hard waiting (don't be too long...) Seems like waiting (makes me love you even more...) Waiting for a star to fall And carry your heart into my arms That's where you belong In my arms baby, yeah
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Written by: George Robert Merrill, Shannon Rubicam
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Release Detail"Waiting for a Star to Fall" was released by pop duo Boy Meets Girl on November 30, 1988.
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved significant commercial success worldwide. It reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and No. 9 on the UK Singles Chart.
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SongwritingThe song was written by the duo's members George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam. The inspiration for the song came from an actual falling star that Shannon saw at a Whitney Houston concert at the Greek Theatre.
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Initial RejectionThough it turned out to be a hit, the song was initially offered to and rejected by both Whitney Houston and Belinda Carlisle.
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Music VideoThe music video features scenes from the film "Three Men and a Baby," which enhanced its popularity.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists in various genres, demonstrating its enduring appeal. One of the notable covers is by Cabin Crew which became a dance hit in the UK in 2005.
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Inclusion in FilmsBesides being featured in "Three Men and a Baby," it also made its way to the soundtrack of the film "The Wizard of Loneliness."
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Popularity in UKIn UK, it became the 47th biggest hit of 1989.
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Belinda Carlisle RegretAfter the song's massive success, Belinda Carlisle admitted in an interview that turning down the song was a mistake.
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Role in Duo's Career"Waiting for a Star to Fall" is generally considered the signature hit of Boy Meets Girl, and it helped establish their reputation as songwriters. They went on to write several other hits for artists like Whitney Houston.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song are based on romance and love, that present an optimistic view of finding the perfect companion.
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Timeless AppealMore than three decades after its release, the song continues to be played on radio stations, remaining a favorite among fans of 80s pop music.
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Soundtrack SuccessThe movie "Three Men and a Baby" was a blockbuster hit and the inclusion of "Waiting for a Star to Fall" significantly contributed to the soundtrack's success as well.
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LongevityThe song’s placings in various end-of-year and all-time polls suggest its enduring popularity. It was listed at No. 98 in VH1's 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the 80s.
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