"Falling Star" is a song by Phyllis Hyman, an American soul singer. The lyrics depict a narrator looking at the night sky and witnessing a bright light falling across the distance in the city. The narrator laments that this unfortunate event shouldn't have occurred and wonders where the person they care about was during this time. The chorus highlights the person referred to as their "falling star," expressing a deep desire for them to be present and sharing their life. The narrator acknowledges their unconditional love for this person and promises to give them everything they have. They believe they can lift the person up and make them see the depth of their love. In the second verse, the narrator seeks ways to reach out to the person. They call information, hoping to find a way to connect. The narrator urges the person not to hide in the darkness, suggesting that their hope for nothing to come through won't bring any resolution. They reiterate their love for the individual. Overall, "Falling Star" conveys a sense of longing, love, and the desire to be with someone who may have been absent during a difficult time. It reflects the narrator's yearning for their presence and willingness to give everything to the person they love.
