: The lyric "Of the people who care if I live or die" is widely considered an homage to The Smiths' song "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now".

: Bassist Chris Wolstenholme described the song as a "souped-up cousin" of The Strokes' song "12:51". Music Video

The song explores the and the longing for loved ones left behind.

: While it sounds celestial, "Starlight" represents the spotlight or the "dreams" entertainers chase, with Bellamy questioning if the pursuit is still "worth it anymore".

Muse Вђ“ Starlight Apr 2026

: The lyric "Of the people who care if I live or die" is widely considered an homage to The Smiths' song "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now".

: Bassist Chris Wolstenholme described the song as a "souped-up cousin" of The Strokes' song "12:51". Music Video

The song explores the and the longing for loved ones left behind.

: While it sounds celestial, "Starlight" represents the spotlight or the "dreams" entertainers chase, with Bellamy questioning if the pursuit is still "worth it anymore".