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.
Northern star
It'll be my guide
Lead us [Incomprehensible] across
And its promises fall behind
Smokes stack lightning on the dark
Lights of temper coming to view
See the old fields burn
Burned away, memories of you
Stars shine, linger in the dawn
Moon and I, tryin' to hold on
Tryin' to hold on
Hey, they [Incomprehensible]
Promises a brand new day
She sings sun will rise
Chase this darkness away
Hear the words grow faint
Falling out of range
There's more truth in this day
And the beating of the rain
Stars shine, linger in the dawn
Moon and I, tryin' to hold on
Stars shine, linger in the dawn
Moon and I, tryin' to hold on
Don't you go, don't you go
(Stars shine, linger in the dawn)
Don't you go, don't you go
Don't you go, don't you go
(Moon and I, tryin' to hold on)
Don't you go, don't you go
Tryin' to hold on
It'll be my guide
Lead us [Incomprehensible] across
And its promises fall behind
Smokes stack lightning on the dark
Lights of temper coming to view
See the old fields burn
Burned away, memories of you
Stars shine, linger in the dawn
Moon and I, tryin' to hold on
Tryin' to hold on
Hey, they [Incomprehensible]
Promises a brand new day
She sings sun will rise
Chase this darkness away
Hear the words grow faint
Falling out of range
There's more truth in this day
And the beating of the rain
Stars shine, linger in the dawn
Moon and I, tryin' to hold on
Stars shine, linger in the dawn
Moon and I, tryin' to hold on
Don't you go, don't you go
(Stars shine, linger in the dawn)
Don't you go, don't you go
Don't you go, don't you go
(Moon and I, tryin' to hold on)
Don't you go, don't you go
Tryin' to hold on
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Northern Star Lyrics as written by Anthony Leone Amy Louise Helm
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So, it says that I have edited the lyrics, but lists none of my edits. The listed lyrics are horribly wrong.
For those that have discovered this beautiful piece of art and are wondering about the "incomprehensible" parts, and the parts that are just plain wrong in the above lyrics, look below for the actual lyrics. As for meaning, imagine driving out of southern Florida, driving away from a broken relationship, through the wee hours of the night, picking up radio stations on the way, trying to convince yourself that you will be just fine, even if the tearful eyes you see in your rearview mirror may tell you otherwise...but, there's a voice coming to you through your speakers in the middle of the dark night telling you "Oooh child, things are gonna get easier..."
Northern star, It'll be my guide, The Southern Cross, and it's promises, fall behind.
"Smokestack Lightnin'" on the dial, Lights of Tampa come into view, See the oil fields burn, Burned away, memories of you.
Stars shine, linger in the dawn Moon and I, tryin' to hold on Tryin' to hold on, Tryin' to hold on.
A late night diva, Promises a brand new day, She sings "Sun will rise, Chase this darkness away"
Hear the words grow faint, Falling out of range, There's more truth in this static, Than the beating of the rain.
Stars shine, linger in the dawn Moon and I, tryin' to hold on Stars shine, linger in the dawn Moon and I, tryin' to hold on
Don't you go, don't you go (Stars shine, linger in the dawn) Don't you go, don't you go Don't you go, don't you go (Moon and I, tryin' to hold on) Don't you go, don't you go Tryin' to hold on