Here I come again
It is the end of the night
And baby snuck out tonight
Whoa, but to her strange vibe
To make her feel all right
For baby’s feeling sick
Well, now she tried so hard
So hard to be hip
She’s shooting stars
With her friends
She’s shooting stars
‘Til the end
I think it’s kinda sick
She thinks she’s really hip
Whoa, it can be so lame
If you wanna play that game
Why don’t you listen to me?
Don’t go out tonight
Don’t go out with no boy
Oh, your head’s always to the ground, baby
On the scrounge at the Peppermint Lounge
Baby’s feeling sick
Well, now she tried so hard
So hard to be hip
She’s shooting stars
With her friends
She’s shooting stars
‘Til the end
Well, I think it’s kinda sick
She thinks she’s really hip
Well, you wanna play the fool
You wanna be so cruel
You wanna shoot that hero
Oh, don’t you know that, baby
Well, you better listen to me
It is the end of the night
And baby snuck out tonight
Too many sing[?] marks on her arms
To do her any more harm
Baby’s feeling sick
They tracked her down
And she’s tryin’ so hard
So hard to be hip
She’s shooting stars
With her friends
Oh, she’s shooting stars
‘Til the end
She’s shooting stars
With her friends
She’s shooting stars
‘Til the end
Come on, be her friend
You know she ain’t that strong
You know she ain’t that strong
Unveiling the Story Behind “Shooting Stars”
“Shooting Stars” by Billy Idol paints a poignant picture of youthful rebellion and the search for acceptance. The lyrics follow a young woman, referred to as “baby,” who sneaks out at night, desperate to fit in with her peers. The song’s narrative captures the vulnerability and risks that come with chasing fleeting moments of excitement—symbolized by “shooting stars.” Idol’s tone oscillates between concern and critique, reflecting on the self-destructive behaviors that sometimes accompany the desire to be “hip.” The repeated warnings and pleas in the song highlight the struggle between wanting to belong and the dangers that can ensue. Through its vivid storytelling, “Shooting Stars” becomes both a cautionary tale and a compassionate observation of youth navigating the pressures of social identity.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billy Idol
- Songwriters: Billy Idol