Everyone’s A Star!

5 Seconds of Summer

Lyrics

[Intro] Crazy man, he went in the booth Didn't get any notes wrong That's the story we'll tell
[Verse: Luke] Who made you the preacher? Oh, well, carry on Blue light killed the dreamer Somewhere in the dark Under anaesthesia Numbin' of the heart Strobe lights and broken speakers
[Pre-Chorus: Luke & Calum] I wanna stay I wanna stay I wanna stay
[Chorus: Luke] Everyone's a star Baby, it's a dream Show me who you are I wanna feel you breathe Take me in your arms You're something supеrior Everyone's a star, a star, a star
[Post-Chorus: Luke] (Everyonе's a star) (Everyone's a star) (Everyone's a—)
[Verse: Luke] Someone call the dealer Feelin' like a god I've been dyin' to reach ya Take me in your arms (Ooh) When I'm lookin' at you Can you fill my heart? I'm never gonna leave ya
[Pre-Chorus: Luke, Calum & Michael] I wanna stay (I wanna stay) I wanna stay (I wanna stay) I wanna stay
[Chorus: Luke, Michael] Everyone's a star (Star) Baby, it's a dream (Dream) Show me who you are (Are) I wanna feel you breathe (Breathe) Take me in your arms (Arms) You're something superior Everyone's a star (Star), a star (Star), a star (Star)
[Bridge: Luke & Calum] Livin' in the glitter, baby, I don't feel a thing Everythin' is better when I don't know what it means Eating gum for dinner and I'm smilin' through my teeth (Smilin' through my teeth) Everythin' is better when you're lyin' next to me
[Chorus: Luke, Michael] Everyone's a star (Star) Baby, it's a dream (Dream) Show me who you are (Are) I wanna feel you breathe (Breathe, wanna feel you breath) Take me in your arms (Arms) You're something superior Everyone's a star (Star), a star (Star), a star, a star
[Outro: Luke] Star (Everyone's a) Star (Everyone's a) Star (Everyone's a) (Everyone's a) Star (Everyone's, everyone's, everyone's) Everyone's a star

About the Song

"Everyone’s A Star!" is a track by Australian pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. Originally serving as a bonus track for their fifth studio album, 5SOS5, it was later highlighted on its own EP. The song showcases the band's evolution into groovier, funk-inspired pop textures.

Produced by John Ryan and Julian Bunetta, the track features a laid-back bassline and smooth vocals from Luke Hemmings, creating a contrast between the relaxed vibe and the somewhat cynical lyrics about the entertainment industry.

Meaning & Analysis

Lyrically, "Everyone’s A Star!" serves as a critique of Los Angeles culture and the modern obsession with fame. The title itself is ironic, suggesting that when everyone is special, no one is.

  • Artificiality: The line "Eating gum for dinner and I'm smilin' through my teeth" paints a vivid picture of the unhealthy, performative nature of the lifestyle they are describing.
  • The "Blue Light": References to "blue light" and "strobe lights" symbolize the constant presence of screens and parties that distract from genuine emotion ("Numbin' of the heart").
  • Desire for Connection: Despite the critique, the chorus pleads to "take me in your arms," showing a desperate need for real human connection amidst the superficiality.

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