Paper Stars

Lyrics

Coins in the pocket, dreams in the sky,
Counting the seconds the days go by,
Everyone’s chasing that glittering green,
Like money can buy every little dream.
Bills on the table, lights in the street,
Walking through cities that never sleep,
They say “get rich and you’ll feel alright,”
But gold still fades in the neon light.
(Pre-Chorus)
Stacks get higher, hearts get cold,
Funny how the world loves gold.
(Chorus)
Money, money, paper stars,
Shining bright but feeling far,
Buy a crown, buy a car,
Still don’t know just who you are.
Money, money in the air,
Flying everywhere,
But a million in your hand
Can’t make someone care.
(Verse 2)
Diamonds flashing under the sun,
Everyone racing just to outrun
The quiet voice in the back of their mind
Saying “maybe this isn’t what you’ll find.”
Late night numbers, glowing screens,
Counting life in dollar dreams,
But laughter sounds a little more real
Than anything a check can seal.
(Bridge)
Maybe riches aren’t the glow,
Maybe it’s the love we know,
Maybe what we’re chasing fast
Is something money never has.
(Final Chorus)
Money, money, paper stars,
Burning bright like shooting sparks,
Buy the world, buy the night—
But you can’t buy real light.
Money falling like the rain,
Still can’t wash away the pain…
So I’ll keep what matters true—
Not the gold, but you.