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