Carly Rae Jepsen - Shooting Star (official Lyric Video) Official
Lyrically, the song captures the high-energy thrill of a summer night in New York City and a "physical, natural" connection with a romantic interest.
: Jepsen playfully references her own zodiac sign in the chorus with the line, "I got you now, I’m Scorpio". Carly Rae Jepsen - Shooting Star (Official Lyric Video)
: The video's distinct visual style was crafted to highlight the song's "Scorpio" and "natural/spiritual" themes, often associated with Jepsen's penchant for cosmic and emotional metaphors. Musical Heritage: The "Disco Sweat" Connection Lyrically, the song captures the high-energy thrill of
A fascinating aspect of "Shooting Star" is its history. It contains repurposed elements from Jepsen’s legendary unreleased project, Disco Sweat , which was recorded around 2016 but ultimately scrapped. Musical Heritage: The "Disco Sweat" Connection A fascinating
: The first verse sets the scene with a heatwave in NYC, where "ice can't melt how hot we felt".
The song remains a fan favorite and was a staple during The So Nice Tour , where its disco-pop energy translated into a high-energy live performance.
: The track was produced by Solomonophonic (Jared Solomon), who also co-wrote the song alongside Jepsen, slimdan (Danny Silberstein), and long-time collaborator Tavish Crowe .