Story Behind The Song
The lost golden age of Hollywood. Celluloid heroes get old and lonely and then fade away.
Song Description
Dreamlike acoustic piece with Spanish guitars and trumpets. From the CD Sketches by Jim Barbaro.
| Song Length |
4:04 |
Genre |
Rock - Progressive Rock, Pop - Dreampop |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Serene, Moving |
Subject |
Actor, Loneliness |
| Similar Artists |
The Dave Matthews Band, Leonard Cohen |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I'VE SEEN THE STARS FALL
She cried celluloid tears
She cried for so many years.
She died one thousand times
In passionate crimes.
She drank tea at the embassy
Painted her face at the gallery.
She made paste into a diamond night
In the social light.
I've seen the stars fall
She's on her way.
I've seen the stars fall
They turn old and grey.
Falling stars fall so far and fade away.
He danced on the silver screen.
He danced with the king and queen.
He loved like Don Juan Romeo.
Love was only for show.
He drank with the neophytes.
He told tales of marquee lights.
He buys friends to make him feel at home
A legend so alone.
I've seen the stars fall
In the cold dark night.
I've seen the stars fall
In a trail of light.
Falling stars fall so far and fade away.