


We wanted to keep it as simple as possible, and that was very difficult to do. It was a simple idea, stemming from a piano impro. "Starlight was written in the practice studio at the end of 2004. Morrissey sings ".why do I give valuable time/to people who don't care if I live or die? As Muse has covered the band previously this lyric appears to be an homage to The Smiths.Īs with several other the songs on Black Holes and Revelations, Starlight was written before the 2005 tour in the USA: The lyric "of the people who care if I live or die" carries a strong similarity to a lyric in The Smiths song "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now". " in Morse code, which spells out "TITS".The clapping at the beginning of "Starlight" can be written as ". It's honest, heart-on-sleeve vibe." CompositionĪ very subtle synth can be heard throughout the entire song, but it's hard to hear it since it's buried in the final mix. You know, well - love song - sort of missing your girlfriend type of song, you know when you've been on the road for a while and you start to feel a bit like "Cor blimey, where am I going?" It's real cheesy really, kind of like. also, Matt said: "It's a pretty simple love song really. Matt said: “Starlight” is a more personal song about what it’s like to be on the road for a long period of time – you feel like you’re losing touch with who you are, and that kind of vibe.
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New York Avatar/ Electric Lady Studios - 2005ĥ (AU), 13 (UK) (UK download chart), 7 (UK physical), 1 (NME)įirst described as "a souped-up cousin of the Strokes' '12:51'", according to Wolstenholme, "Starlight" is "kind of a love song about missing someone, friends, family, someone you love". Simulation Theory Film Blu-Ray, Digital (17).Live at Rome Olympic Stadium CD (13), DVD (20).Black Holes and Revelations MY Videos Promo VCD (2).

