The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Sometimes one photograph
Can make the whole world fade
You'll never be the same
You'll never be the same
While silent words were read
The miles still divide
You'll never be the same
You'll never be the same
Seven stars, destination
Calling out my name
Seven stars, destination
Take me far away
Then the slow walk we made
Turned the hours into days
I'll never be the same
I'll never be the same
What once was lost is found
And I cannot deny
I'll never be the same
I'll never be the same
Seven stars, destination
Calling out my name
Seven stars, destination
Take me far away
Yesterday, I could never see
A future far beyond, forever
I would stay if you wanted me
I know where I belong, forever
So now face the day, make the change
When the story ends it now begins forever
And I've felt the flame, seen the light
Of your seven stars that burn at night, forever
Seven stars, destination
Calling out my name
Seven stars, destination
Take me far away
Can make the whole world fade
You'll never be the same
You'll never be the same
While silent words were read
The miles still divide
You'll never be the same
You'll never be the same
Seven stars, destination
Calling out my name
Seven stars, destination
Take me far away
Then the slow walk we made
Turned the hours into days
I'll never be the same
I'll never be the same
What once was lost is found
And I cannot deny
I'll never be the same
I'll never be the same
Seven stars, destination
Calling out my name
Seven stars, destination
Take me far away
Yesterday, I could never see
A future far beyond, forever
I would stay if you wanted me
I know where I belong, forever
So now face the day, make the change
When the story ends it now begins forever
And I've felt the flame, seen the light
Of your seven stars that burn at night, forever
Seven stars, destination
Calling out my name
Seven stars, destination
Take me far away
Lyrics submitted by Octavarium64
Seven Stars Lyrics as written by Jim Matheos Ray Alder
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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