“Stars” was the first single that 4AD released from Lisa’s critically-acclaimed third album, Geek the Girl. Considering the emotional heft and darker tones of the overall album, “Stars” is the dramatic bright spot that serves as the album’s final track. It was likely selected as a single due to it being the most radio-friendly option on the album.
Released: 1994
Label: 4AD
Catalogue No: PRO-CD-7184
Format: CD
Country: US
Availability: Rare
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stars (Album Version) | 2:34 |
As indicated on the disc and back cover, this version of “Stars” is identical to the version found on Geek the Girl. A commercial release of this single was never released.
Packaging & Design
Stars was released in a standard jewel case with no cover artwork. The disc face was printed in black with purple stars and Lisa’s name, the title, song duration and standard label, credits, and copyright information.
The back cover used 4AD’s generic template.
Lyrics
Why do people like stars?
They’re so far away
They’re always there
And safe to look at
Wish upon one
I could’ve been you
In that fantasy
Far away from here
I love my man
Could it be he takes me there?
All those stars lighten up my head
Here it comes again
That uneasy feeling
I could’ve been you in that fantasy
So smile so real big
And wish upon one
Let it take you far away from here
Far away from here
Far away from here
Far away from here
I could do about anything
Great excuses make it easier
To forget that awful feeling
So smile real big
A precious moment
In this vague world full of fantasies
LIke my man
Could it be he takes me there?
Anywhere
Far away from here
Far away from here
Far away from here
Far away from here
I could do about anything
Personnel
Drums by Kenny Aronoff
Written by Lisa Germano
Produced by Malcolm Burn
Published by Songs of Polygram International, Inc, Door Number One Music, and Emotional Wench Music, BMI.
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