I know I’ve been neglecting this blog for a while now.
Quite a lot has happened. And I will write an update soon.
But now I just wanted to share the lyrics of a song I heard in the movie “Permanent Record“. I’ve mentioned it before here
The song is called “Wishing on another lucky star” by JD Souther.
The movie (and the song) make me cry everytime I see this movie. (Un)fortunately I don’t see this movie often. For some reason it doesn’t seem to be a classic. Almost no-one knows of it. And yet it stars Keanu Reeves in what I believe to be his best performance EVER. It’s about the suicide of a very talented music/songwriter and how his friends cope with it.
Anyway: here’s the video from the movie (don’t be alarmed by the strange begining)
Whishing on another Lucky Star – JD Souther
Your friends may lie
The truth can come from strangers
If I knew why,
We wouldn’t be in this danger
Leaning out the window of my car
And wishing on another lucky star.
Life is long
It is not made to measure
You will go on
The same in pain and pleasure
Wondering how we ever got this far…
And wishing on another lucky star.
Life goes on
As sure as the sky
It’s come and gone
In the wink of an eye
You leave your home
In the wings of the night
You will never die.
The world is cold
The heart gets torn and tattered
The one you hold
It can be dropped and shattered
Leaning out the window of my car
And wishing on another lucky star
Tags: feelings, friends, friendship, jd souther, keanu, lucky, Lyrics, movie, permanent, record, reeves, star, suicide, video, wishing
When hope is lost nothing remains 
January 11, 2010 at 3:42 pm |
Thank you for having the lyrics and the video clip to this movie and song. This song is what makes the movie.
That said, I’m trying to find out who sang the song in the movie, and if there is a version of her singing the song without the movie dialog in the background. Her version is exceptionally better than when I listen to JD’s voice and version.
Thanks in advance,
Standupdad
June 20, 2010 at 6:47 pm |
I saw the closing scene of this movie, and now will have to see it all from the beginning. Why are movies like this one hidden? It matters not how long it was hidden, just the fact that it was! Since 1988!! I saw this movie on Father’s Day 2010. It seems to be a picture every father should see. Thank you HBO. I will not forget this one.
October 7, 2010 at 11:40 pm |
Just watched this movie again after so many years. I remember seeing it with my mother and have always loved it. And like one of the other people wrote the song “Wishing on another lucky Star” makes the movie. Always moves me when I here it even today 22 years later.
October 14, 2010 at 10:43 pm |
Classis JD Souther song, a true gem!