When I was young I could hear the sound A melody pure and a rhythm loud Oh, the sound took me away Carried through the vastness of outer space All my life I’ve been a star, Holding a light up in the dark. While I try to keep clear Of all the waves in your atmosphere All my life I’ve been a star, Holding a light up in the dark. While I try to keep clear Of all the waves in your atmosphere x 3 When I was young I could hear the sound A melody pure and a rhythm loud Oh, the sound took me away Carried through the vastness of outer space All my life I’ve been a star, Holding a light up in the dark. While I try to keep clear Of all the waves in your atmosphere All my life I’ve been a star, Holding a light up in the dark. While I try to keep clear Of all the waves in your atmosphere