Starstruck

Album: Santogold (2008)
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Songfacts®:

  • Santigold typically comes up with her lyrics by listening to the track and seeing what moves her. In "Starstruck," the title doesn't show up until the end of the last verse; the chorus repeats, "I see you fade away." The song is open to interpretation, but seems to deal with some kind of obsession or compulsion.
  • "Starstruck" was produced by the London-based DJ and producer Switch. He is probably best known for his work with M.I.A. on her critically acclaimed album Kala, which includes the single "Paper Planes."
  • Santigold revealed to the Sun newspaper May 16, 2008 that she originally disliked this song. "The track 'Starstruck,' I hated it," she said. "Switch was playing around with the music but I wasn't having it. So I finally just went with the demo for the album and now I love that song."

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  • Theresa from Murfreesboro, TnThe music is amazing, glad this artist is getting the respect she deserves.
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