"Only Stars" is a song by British progressive metal band Haken. It is the eleventh song on the band's sixth album, Virus.
Basis
NOTE: It's recommended that you know the basis of the album before you read this.
"Only Stars" follows the death and decay of the either Dr. Rex or Patient 21, having jumped from atop the Ivory Tower. The song officially commences the rise of the Cockroach King.
Production
"Only Stars" is the first song since Enter the 5th Dimension to feature Pete Jones on keyboard, meaning that
it was likely recorded after Diego Tejeida had distanced himself from the band.
Lyrics
| "Only Stars" lyrics [Click here] |
Here I lay, far from grace
I'll remember the pretenders
Save your tears
As I'm summoned hither
One last breath, I wither
No remorse, no redemption
Only stars form the heavens
No more gods yield before us
All is clear, as I end
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Personnel
Haken
- Ross Jennings - vocals
- Richard Henshall - guitars
- Charlie Griffiths - guitars
- Peter Jones - keyboards
- Conner Green - bass
- Raymond Hearne - drums
Trivia
- The song features the sounds of cockroaches in the background.
- "Only Stars" uses the same melody as "Clear" from Vector.
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| "Only Stars" |
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| Song by Haken |
| Album |
Virus |
| Genre |
Electronic, Ambient |
| Length |
2:10 |
| Live Plays |
0 (#54 [tied]) |
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