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James — She's a Star
Album: The Best of James
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Released: 1998
Length: 3:36
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Whenever she's feeling empty
Whenever she's feeling insecure
Whenever her face is frozen
Unable to fake it anymore
Her shadow is always with her
Her shadow could always keep her small
So frightened that he won't love her
She builds up a wall

Oh no, she knows where to hide in the dark
Oh no, she's nowhere to hide in the dark
She's a star
She's a star

She's been in disguise forever
She's tried to disguise her stellar views
Much brighter than all this static
Now she's coming through

Oh no, she knows where to hide in the dark
Oh no, she's nowhere to hide in the dark
She's a star
She's a star

Don't tell her to turn down
Put on your shades if you can't see
Don't tell her to turn down
Turn up the flame
She's a star
She's a star

It's a long road
It's a good call
It's a long road
It's a good call

You got it
You got it
She's a Star
Comments (43)add comment
 cShaggy wrote:
..saw they were touring w/Echo in the Eurozone next spring (April-ish)..here's hoping (begging?) that bill makes it stateside-!..

..Mayan catastrophe and/or zombie apocalypse permitting, of course..
 
In bournemouth? I was there too and it was a so great concert.
Posted 10 years ago by Ptijoc    [ Reply ]
So. Good.  
Posted 10 years ago by hencini    [ Reply ]
..saw they were touring w/Echo in the Eurozone next spring (April-ish)..here's hoping (begging?) that bill makes it stateside-!..

..Mayan catastrophe and/or zombie apocalypse permitting, of course..
Posted 11 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
Woohoo!  I'm gonna see them this coming Sunday - can't wait!
Posted 12 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
Was lucky enough to see these guys live a couple times.  Great shows...
Posted 12 years ago by Canlistener    [ Reply ]
I've just gotten into James the past year or two. How did I ever miss these guys when I was younger. Play more James. I making up for lost time. {#Clap}
Posted 13 years ago by PA1749    [ Reply ]
James are playing Solfest this year https://www.solwayfestival.co.uk/
Posted 13 years ago by Dillinquent    [ Reply ]
Happy party song that reminds me of long sunny days at the end of the 90s
Posted 13 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
Thanks much for the bit of James- every time I hear them I'm reminded of the need to break out my collection and have a listen.
Posted 14 years ago by seiferth    [ Reply ]
I love James{#Hearteyes}
Posted 14 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Oh for the love of God...
Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
 toterola wrote:
I love this band! "Sit Down" and of course "Laid" are my favorites.

Great '90s rock! {#Clap}
 

Lullaby - my personal favorite. 
Posted 14 years ago by viciousfishes    [ Reply ]
I love this band! "Sit Down" and of course "Laid" are my favorites.

Great '90s rock! {#Clap}
Posted 14 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
We definitely need more James played on RP.  I saw them 3 times on the North American tour this Fall & they were beyond amazing.
Posted 15 years ago by DG4-chick    [ Reply ]
 Chinju wrote:
Is it just me, or does the melody of (parts of) this remind anyone else of Modest Mouse - Float On? Cause, for me, the resemblance is intense. Just curious...
 
I hear a bit of the Waterboys' Whole of the Moon ...


Posted 15 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
interesting how the most "uncool" of artists (Billy Joel) is exerting an influence
Posted 15 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
I was lucky enough to see these guys right after 'Laid' came out a a medium sized GA club in Boston. (Avalon) That same week I saw Jeff Buckley OPEN for Juliana Hatfield at the same venue.
Posted 15 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
Now, that's a nice one!
Posted 15 years ago by peterata    [ Reply ]
Good to hear it again! For me it's a clear 9!
Posted 15 years ago by MiMa    [ Reply ]
This track is worth a lot more than an average 6.3!! Great music RP, keep it coming.
Posted 16 years ago by firerytrigon    [ Reply ]
daveesh wrote:
by the way, it sounds to me like somebody in central massachusetts needs to bust-out their american history book and look up where the revolution really started.
Lexington, MA? Just visited Beantown...what a history lesson...all of which I'd forgotten in the 25 years since I was last there. Fortunately, history doesn't change. Nor does this tune, which I find most excellent. Soft spot for Kinks, I suppose. Sorry.
Posted 16 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Not heard this for years! awesome RP
Posted 16 years ago by Cadger    [ Reply ]
Tireux_De_Roche wrote:
Sounds like someone in Concord, Massachusetts needs to bust-out the Q-tips and clean out their ears.
not the whole song! just the parts where he howls. by the way, it sounds to me like somebody in central massachusetts needs to bust-out their american history book and look up where the revolution really started.
Posted 17 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
Chinju wrote:
Is it just me, or does the melody of (parts of) this remind anyone else of Modest Mouse - Float On? Cause, for me, the resemblance is intense. Just curious...
I'm reminded of Bread, Baby I'm a Want You "used to be my life was just emotions passing by.."
Posted 17 years ago by auraltaffy    [ Reply ]
Is it just me, or does the melody of (parts of) this remind anyone else of Modest Mouse - Float On? Cause, for me, the resemblance is intense. Just curious...
Posted 17 years ago by Chinju    [ Reply ]
lily34 wrote:
anyone know anything about the cd cover? i really, really like it.
Yeah, its got these cool flowers on it and pretty colors. I like it too. Would make good shelf paper, or linoleum print. Maybe curtains. Too bright for a sofa. Could block-print it on a wall, or silk-screen it on a sheet. Nice.
Posted 17 years ago by fretman    [ Reply ]
anyone know anything about the cd cover? i really, really like it.
Posted 17 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Not one of their best offerings, but pretty good nevertheless.
Posted 17 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
daveesh wrote:
sounds like billy joel fer cryin out loud!
Sounds like someone in Concord, Massachusetts needs to bust-out the Q-tips and clean out their ears.
Posted 17 years ago by Tireux_De_Roche    [ Reply ]
Danny_G wrote:
My upload!
thanking you oh-so-much Mr. Danny
Posted 17 years ago by desnos    [ Reply ]
THis was my inner theme song for a while. I love it so.
Posted 17 years ago by mrrmt    [ Reply ]
My upload!
Posted 17 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
But she only comes when she's on top. Oh, wait, that's a different song. 5
Posted 17 years ago by dsr15    [ Reply ]
Billy Joel? BILLY JOEL?? BILLY? JOEL?????? all right, we'll listen to more James while you get your hearing checked.
Posted 17 years ago by Thea    [ Reply ]
ALWAYS play more James! There's so much good stuff of theirs...and more people should know!
Posted 17 years ago by Angloray    [ Reply ]
I like to cover art better than the song.
Posted 17 years ago by youngers    [ Reply ]
vandal wrote:
James is a very misunderstood & underappreciated band. play on. . .
Posted 17 years ago by aquadonia    [ Reply ]
James is a very misunderstood & underappreciated band. play on. . .
Posted 17 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
calray wrote:
not a bad song. i dont think it deserves a 1... who rated it that low? thats just silly
Agreed! Keep playing more James!
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
not a bad song. i dont think it deserves a 1... who rated it that low? thats just silly
Posted 18 years ago by calray    [ Reply ]
Speaking of James, how about some James McMurtry?
Posted 18 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
Nice, Bill. A thematic trifecta.
Posted 18 years ago by rluking    [ Reply ]
sounds like billy joel fer cryin out loud!
Posted 18 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]