Story Behind The Song

I wrote this for my grumpy boyfriend, inspired by the scene in "It's A Wonderful Life" when Jimmy Stewart says, "Mary, you want the stars? Why, I'll give you the moon, Mary!" So, it made me think of serving a bowl full of stars to my boyfriend to make him smile.

Song Description

An upbeat, fun pop song about wanting someone to enjoy life instead of being worried and down on it. Very uplifting and danceable/catchy. Great for party scenes, someone wanting to lift someone's spirits, falling in love and staying happy with a grumpy sort of person.

Lyrics

BOWL FULL OF STARS

i poured some stars in your cereal
you ate half a bowl and said you were full
oh, honey, where's your appetite
you used to eat a bowl every nite
Ah...uh-huh!

baba bada bap ba badiyidi
baba bada ba

lassoed the moon and laid it at your feet
but when i left you kicked it out on the street
the neighbors heard it cryin', took it in
now i'm not sure the moon will trust you again
ah...uh-huh!

baba bada bap ba badiyidi
baba bada ba

baba bada bap ba badiyidi
baba bada ba

the world can caress you or it can oppress you
but don't be swayed by it's course
a smile's a moonbeam, a happy daydream
pouring straight from the source...

where did you go...i want you back
your smile's as flat as a paper sack
oh, let me pour your favorite cereal
and hang the moon to light your meal
ah...uh-huh!

baba bada bap ba badiyidi
baba bada ba

baba bada bap ba badiyidi
baba bada ba

your heart was open twenty-four hours
your love was my chosen sunflower
weren't you the one who said a smile's just a frown?
that we've turned upside down...

where did you go...i want you back
your smile's as flat as a paper sack
oh, let me pour your favorite cereal
and hang the moon to light your meal
ah...uh-huh!

baba bada bap ba badiyidi
baba bada ba

baba bada bap ba badiyidi
baba bada ba