Starlight (song)
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| Muse song | |
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| Name | Starlight |
| Album/single |
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| Length | 3:59 |
| Alternative titles | - |
| First live performance | 13th June 2006 |
| Latest live performance | - |
| Recorded | New York Avatar/Electric Lady studios - 2005 |
| Writer/composer | Matthew Bellamy |
| Producer | Rich Costey |
| Chart position | 5 (AU), 13 (UK)[1] (UK download chart), 7 (UK physical)[2], 1 (NME) |
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Description
A souped up cousin of the Strokes' '12:51'. In the key of B. A very simple love song.
Additional information
Wolstenholme: Starlight was written in the practice studio at the end of 2004. It was a simple idea, stemming from a piano impro. We wanted to keep it as simple as possible, and that was very difficult to do. Starlight had to be spontaneous, unleashing an energy that was difficult to capture. It’s influenced by The Strokes, on a drumbeat and basic bass lines. Its structure is simple, and its melodies are catchy. There’s a pop element in each of our albums, a simple bit, very melodic, like Time Is Running Out on Absolution. Today, Starlight is that one.
Bellamy: We had rented a boat to go fishing, the weather was horrible and we were all ill. Once in our pathetic motel, without TV or anything, I was bored stiff, and I wrote the beginning of the song. I don’t know if it came from the boat, the weather or the seasickness, but it was very optimistic.
According to Wolstenholme, the song is a love song about missing someone you love, including family and friends.[3]
Starlight is played for Edmontonians of Alberta, Canada on Sonic 102.9, as well as being the opening music for the Euro 2008 Football Qualifiers coverage on Sky Sports in the UK. In Scandinavia, the song is used in the commercial of the television channel Viasat.
Live
Starting sometime during the latter half of 2006, Bellamy has started a routine of asking the people in a certain area, usually the back or top, how they are doing and dedicating Starlight to them.
Starlight is played in b-flat live, instead of b.
Lyrics
Far away This ship has taken me far away Far away from the memories Of the people who care if I live or die Starlight I will be chasing a starlight Until the end of my life I don't know if it's worth it anymore Hold you in my arms I just wanted to hold You in my arms My life You electrify my life Lets conspire to ignite All the souls that would die just to feel alive I'll never let you go If you promise not to fade away Never fade away Our hopes and expectations Black holes and revelations Our hopes and expectations Black holes and revelations Hold you in my arms I just wanted to hold You in my arms Far away The ship has taken me far away Far away from the memories Of the people who care if I live or die And I'll never let you go If you promise not to fade away Never fade away Our hopes and expectations Black holes and revelations, yeah Our hopes and expectations Black holes and revelations Hold you in my arms I just wanted to hold You in my arms I just wanted to hold
Live alternative
During some live performances, Bellamy replaces the second
Our hopes and expectations
with
Our trials and tribulations
References
- ↑ Muselive.com - Starlight reaches #13 20060911
- ↑ Starlight #7 on physical copies - Muselive.com 20060912
- ↑ Muse Get Stuck At Sea - VH1 20061003
See also
Back to Black Holes and Revelations
