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Star
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Jul 30, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
David Dunn's song 'Star' tells the story of the Magi following the star to find the newborn Jesus. The lyrics capture the wonder, fear, and determination of the journey, culminating in the humble scene where the Child is recognized as King. It reflects on the mystery of the star and the fulfillment of prophecy, emphasizing that true royalty is found in a humble manger. The song connects to the biblical account in Matthew 2, where wise men follow a star to worship Christ.
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Oh my God
What do I see?
'Cause It just appeared
In the east
And I am afraid
What does it mean?
Is this the end of the world?
Or a Prophecy?
Oh
And the star burns bright
Oh
In the day and night
And nobody seems
To know what it means
Or why it's hanging in the sky
But oh
The star burns bright
And the journey's long
Day by day
I go on like a
Moth to flame
And when I sleep
Oh and when I wake
Oh I see it there
I can't look away
And oh
And the star burns bright
Oh
In the day and night
And nobody seems
To know what it means
Or why it's hanging in the sky
Well oh
And the star burns bright
Overhead
Over me
The star light falls
On a humble scene
And it may not look
Like royalty
But somehow I know
That the Child is King
But somehow I know
That the Child is King
And oh
And the star burns bright
Oh
In the day and night
And nobody seems
To know what it means
Or why it's hanging in the sky
Well oh
Yea the star burns bright
And oh
Yea the star burns bright
Oh
Yea the star burns bright