Chasing Stars – English Lyrics

• By: Alesso, Marshmello, James Bay

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the poignant memories of lost love with 'Chasing Stars' by Alesso, Marshmello, and James Bay. This track masterfully combines emotional lyrics with an uplifting melody, offering listeners a chance to delve into themes of nostalgia and acceptance while enjoying its unique blend of electronic and folk music elements.

[English]

It was just like magic

When your hips came crashin'

There were fires burnin'

And my hands learning to paint with passion

It was planets meeting

It was synced up breathing

There were Angels callin' and more free fallin'

And I believed in (yeah)

Memories like freight trains hit me

I replay to keep you with me

Better to have had than not at all

We were chasing stars

Across the county lines

Two imperfect pieces

With our fingers intertwined

And I would do it all again

Knowing I'd be left behind

Oh, what a timе

Back when you were minе

...

Oh, I'm hurting

But I'm still certain

That when the pain comes back in waves

Yeah, it was worth it

Yeah

Memories like freight trains hit me

I replay to keep you with me

Better to have had than not at all

We were chasing stars

Across the county lines

Two imperfect pieces

With our fingers intertwined

And I would do it all again

Knowing I'd be left behind

Oh, what a time

Back when you were mine

...

Back when you were mine

(Oh, we were chasing stars)

(Oh, we were chasing stars)

We were chasing stars

Across the county lines

Two imperfect pieces

With our fingers intertwined

And I would do it all again

Knowing I'd be left behind

Oh, what a time

Back when you were mine

When you're mine

...

Back when you were mine

(Oh, when you were)

Back when you were mine

(Oh, we were chasin' stars)

(Oh, we were chasin' stars)

Back when you were mine

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
magic /ˈmædʒɪk/ B1	noun - the power of seemingly influencing events using mysterious forces
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A2	noun - the process of combustion verb - to discharge a firearm
passion /ˈpæʃən/ B2	noun - strong and barely controllable emotion
planet /ˈplænɪt/ B1	noun - a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
memory /ˈmɛməri/ B1	noun - the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
train /treɪn/ A2	noun - a series of connected railroad cars
star /stɑːr/ A2	noun - a luminous point in the night sky
line /laɪn/ A2	noun - a long, narrow mark or band
piece /piːs/ A2	noun - a portion of something
finger /ˈfɪŋɡər/ A2	noun - one of the digits of the hand
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - to cause pain
certain /ˈsɜːrtən/ B1	adjective - sure of something
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical suffering or discomfort
wave /weɪv/ A2	noun - a disturbance that transfers energy
worth /wɜːrθ/ B1	noun - the value of something
intertwined /ˌɪntəˈtwaɪnd/ B2	adjective - twisted together

Key Grammar Structures

• It was just like magic

  ➔ Use of 'just like' for comparison

  ➔ This phrase establishes a simile, comparing the experience to magic. 'Just like' introduces the comparison.

• And I believed in (yeah)

  ➔ Past Tense - 'believed'

  ➔ The use of 'believed' indicates a past state of faith or conviction. It signifies that the belief is no longer current.

• Memories like freight trains hit me

  ➔ Simile - 'like freight trains', Metaphorical Language

  ➔ This line uses a simile to describe the sudden and overwhelming nature of memories. 'Like freight trains' emphasizes the force and impact of these memories.

• Better to have had than not at all

  ➔ Proverbial Expression

  ➔ This is a common proverb expressing the sentiment that experiencing something, even if it ends in sadness, is preferable to never having experienced it at all.

• And I would do it all again

  ➔ Conditional - 'would'

  ➔ The use of 'would' indicates a hypothetical situation – the speaker's willingness to repeat the experience despite knowing the outcome.

• Oh, what a time

  ➔ Exclamatory Sentence

  ➔ This is an exclamation expressing nostalgia and regret for a past period of happiness.

• Back when you were mine

  ➔ Past Tense - 'were'

  ➔ The use of 'were' firmly places the memory in the past, emphasizing the loss and separation.

• Yeah, it was worth it

  ➔ Past Tense - 'was'

  ➔ The use of 'was' confirms a past assessment of value, despite the current pain. It's a retrospective justification.

• We were chasing stars

  ➔ Past Continuous Tense

  ➔ The past continuous tense ('were chasing') emphasizes the ongoing nature of the pursuit, suggesting a shared journey and a sense of aspiration.