They Might Be Giants - What Is a Shooting Star? Lyrics

A shooting star is not a star
It's not a star at all
A shooting star's a meteor
That's heading for a fall

A shooting star is not a star
Why does it shine so bright?
The friction as it falls through air
Produces heat and light

A shooting star, or meteor
Whichever name you like
The minute it comes down to Earth
It's called a meteorite

A shooting star is not a star
It's not a star at all (A shooting star is not a star)
A shooting star's a meteor (It's not a star at all)
That's heading for a fall (A shooting star's a meteor)
A shooting star is not a star (That's heading for a fall)
Why does it shine so bright? (A shooting star is not a star)
The friction as it falls through air (Why does it shine so bright?)
Produces heat and light (The friction as it falls through air)
A shooting star or meteor (Produces heat and light)
Whichever name you like (A shooting star, or meteor)
The minute it comes down to Earth (Whichever name you like)
It's called a meteorite (The minute it comes down to Earth)
It's called a meteorite