This song is so sad because not only does it represent Mikio's passing but it's also Yui's farewell

To Mikio. Always loved, never forgotten.

I laugh when people say to me Babymetal isn't real metal, I reply "You've forgotten a fundamental aspect of metal" "I don't give af what you think" 💥🤘🦊🤘💥

mikio san passed away as the result of a fall he took off an observation deck, stargazing with his wife. .....it's only fitting that we can now look up at the stars and see him, shining down on all of us with his beautiful guitar.... we miss you, little guitar kami... starlight.

Who return back to listen this master piece. Probably one of the best song of BM, musically/"metally" speaking.

Mikio was a one of a kind guitar player. He played with all his heart and energy. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest of all time. Long live mikio and the legend of babymetal

"Starlight" [Romanized:] Toki wo koete tokihanate, far away Hashiri tsuzuke haruka kanata run away (This time we're taking our bout to the North) (The wind blows, the wind blows) Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer) Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer) Starlight, Starlight, hikari terasu sono saki e Starlight, Starlight Sagashi motome, kakenukete get away Kioku no kakera deja-vu meja-vu fade away (This time we're taking our bout to the North) (Dreaming now, dreaming now) Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer) Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer) Starlight, Starlight, hikari hanatsu ano basho e Starlight, Starlight (Wherever we are, we'll be with you) (We'll never forget shining starlight) (Wherever you are, live in my heart) (We'll never forget shooting star) (Wherever we are, we'll be with you) (We'll never forget shining starlight) (Wherever you are, live in my heart) (We'll never forget shining star) Fly higher in the sky Fly higher in the night Fly higher in the sky Starlight shining in the night [Japanese:] 時空を 越えて 解き放て far away 走り 続け 遥か彼方 run away (This time we're taking our bout to the North) (The wind blows, the wind blows) Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer) Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer) Starlight, Starlight, 光照らす その先へ Starlight, Starlight 捜し 求め, 駆け抜けて get away 記憶の欠片 デジャブ メジャブ fade away (This time we're taking our bout to the North) (Dreaming now, dreaming now) Fly higher in the light (Like a star gazer) Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer) Starlight, Starlight, 光放つ あの場所へ Starlight, Starlight (Wherever we are, we'll be with you) (We'll never forget shining starlight) (Wherever you are, live in my heart) (We'll never forget shooting star) (Wherever we are, we'll be with you) (We'll never forget shining starlight) (Wherever you are, live in my heart) (We'll never forget shining star) Fly higher in the sky Fly higher in the night Fly higher in the sky Starlight shining in the night [English translation:] Cross time and release, far away Keep running to the far off distance, run away (This time we're taking our bout to the North) (The wind blows, the wind blows) Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer) Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer) To where the light shined before Starlight, starlight Search for it and run past, get away A fragment of a memory, deja-vu meja-vu fade away (This time we're taking our bout to the North) (Dreaming now, dreaming now) Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer) Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer) Starlight, Starlight, to where the light hits Starlight, Starlight (Wherever we are, we'll be with you) (We'll never forget shining starlight) (Wherever you are, live in my heart) (We'll never forget shooting star) (Wherever we are, we'll be with you) (We'll never forget shining starlight) (Wherever you are, live in my heart) (We'll never forget shining star) Fly higher in the sky Fly higher in the night Fly higher in the sky Starlight shining in the night

Starlight は、今聴いても泣けてきちゃう R.I.P Mikio. and I miss Yui. Please come back.

Many people think that listening to Babymetal is like a guilty pleasure, but it is not ... the metal genre has many branches and honestly these ladies earned their place in the world of metal with effort and dedication ... it is not a guilty pleasure They are one of the best bands in recent years, their shows look incredible and I hope that at some point (when the coronavirus ends) they will come to Argentina and we can enjoy their show ...... Aguante Babymetal 🤘🤘🤘

I was very late discovering this band. Its somewhat heartbreaking that I found them just as they are going on hiatus. Feels like I made a new friend, and then that friend has to go away. Its rare that a band has the ability to make you feel happy, energized and then...a little sad. In the same song. Live forever in my heart, BABYMETAL. Starlight.

A student at my school passed away last year, the year he was supposed to graduate. This song always makes me think of him.

i just found this song and i still cried even when i didn't know it was a tribute, now i know im crying even more this song is amazing still in tears now

I want this played at my funeral. Max volume

This is the djenty way to say goodbye to someone you love.

Why is this song underrated? It deserves 1billion views.

I cried when Architects gave their farewells to Tom Searle and then played "Gone With The Wind" and I cried during this. Metal music is meant as a catalyst for the darkness in us so that we can be happier people in our everyday lives but metal can be sad too sometimes. And when it is it's like a punch in the gut. You feel it. Wherever we are we'll be with you, little Stargazer!

Im a new fan yet this is making me kinda emotional

Man i don't give a fuck what people tell me about this band.. But i really miss them so fucking much!! I hope they comeback..

この曲、オフィシャルのリリースで初めて聴いたとき、歌詞はヤバいけど楽曲はなんだか平凡だなと思った。だけどライブで観たらまったく別物で曲も歌詞もグッサグサ刺さる。すげえ曲だった。2018年10月30日、神戸の初日のモッシュシュピット、この曲の中盤で、となりのおっさんが急にヘドバンやめて、両手で顔を覆って『幹大さん、ゆいちゃ～ん』と嗚咽しはじめたのにはまいった。エモが伝染って周りの皆さんが泣いちまっただよ。冷酷なクレーンカメラがターミネータの眼みたくパイロットランプを赤く光らせながらずっとこっちを撮ってたな。いつかこの曲のオフィシャルのライブMVが出れば、狂乱のモッシュピットの真っ只中に、静かに泣いてるヘンなサークル領域が写ってるかも。

Back here again after the new album. You are sorely missed, Mikio. We'll never forget you shining starlight.

Solid track. RIP Mikio and good luck to Yui

if this song isn’t played at my funeral, i ain’t going

This song is both so sad and beautiful… you can genuinely hear the heartbreak 💔

Hands down... this is my favorite Babymetal song

Actually I afraid to listen this song last year when this uploaded after Yui had announced her leaving......and Master Fujioka's accident, my heart was broken....... And now this year, I just try to bring back my soul to love the brand new Babymetal and finally start to listen this..........what a masterpiece song......I'm cry with the joy......I'm happy that I'm back to Babymetal again!!!!!

2:26 _Wherever we are we'll be with you_ _We'll never forget shining starlights_ _Wherever you are live in my heart_ _We'll never forget shooting stars_ #RIPMikio #ThankYouYui

What an amazing song. Always brings me a tear to my eyes at the very least. Esp the 2:50 part. The rage of the riffs and drums and the sadness of the vocals convey what the band feels so perfectly. This is genre defining class music.

This song reminds me of my father…… he passed in 2015 after a 16 year battle with progressive multiple sclerosis

It's the anniversary of Mikio's passing. Group hug?

この曲が藤岡さんへのレクイエムでYUIMETALへの応援歌のように聞こえる

My favorite Babymetal song...

Such a great song...cried when I found out it's a tribute

Thank you for a great 8 years YUIMETAL. #ThankYouYui

Suzuka's vocals are so strong & are absolute delight to hear

2:10 damn man , thats a heavy heavy downtuned guitar , massive break

My mother died five days ago. I find this song very comforting.

YUIMETAL 今までありがとう。 Su-METAL, MOAMETAL これからも応援するよ。 We are THE ONE.

Saddened by the news about Yui leaving Babymetal, I hope she does well in her future and also hoping the best to Babymetal and their new era. Things change and changes are never easy but hoping the best to everyone involved. It was a great 8 years with Babymetal and Yui thank you ❤️

藤岡幹夫さんは星が大好きで天体観測中の事故で亡くなった。それとStarlightは明確にリンクした曲だと思います。僕は令和になっても未だにあなたを思っています!!

Sing like angels Rock like demons

Thank you Mikio. You are missed but are amongst the stars, your irrepressible smile beaming them ever brighter. Goodbye Yui, thank you for the last 8 years - I have followed you from the beginning of Babymetal and will continue to keep an eye out for Yui Mizuno.

This makes me want to cry. Let's cry together everyone. RIP Mikio

I love this track- 2023 im still listening

This makes me cry....Mikios passing and Yu-metal leaving the band because of her health issues it’s touching- just listen to the song and read the lyrics-

The rage of the riff in the verse and the sorrow of the chorus is palpable. This what it sounds like inside when someone you love dies. I wouldn't have expected this level of quality from a novelty pop act. I've always liked this group. But they've proven their cred with this song. Which is pretty radical. I can't just treat them like an amusing novelty group with a few bangin' riffs now. No more patronizing from me.

I wish Yui had a ‘graduation’ single, the three of them together again for the last time. I’ll miss her a lot but keep supporting Babymetal. RIP MIKIO

I am disappointed of myself for not knowing the story behind Mikio until today. Even more when I have been a BABYMETAL fan long ago. This explains the mood behind this song.

そのときの聴く状況でこの曲がいちばん好き　SU-METALの声の魅力が最大に溢れる曲のひとつ

めちゃいい曲 これはファンでなくとも、メタルファンでなくてもすんなり聴き入れる。 ただ単に聴いてるだけでも「かっこいい」の一言

This song is about Mikio and I just read the news about Yui quitting the group. The feels...

I think this is the only song I know where I could headbang and cry at the same time

I get emotional listening to this song. I almost got teary eyed when I came home from work.

Babymetal with 8 strings, another BANGER!

Headbanging while crying to this..

Japanese singer's voices have a different charm! Wow! Unexpected likes again!

There’s just something comforting about BABYMETAL songs...your talking to someone who’s not a big fan of metal but damn

時を越えて、解き放って Far Away 走り続け遥か彼方 Run Away (This time we're taking our 'bout to the north) Fearless 旅なの Ah, fire in the sky (Makes us star gazers) Ah, fire in the night (Makes us star gazers) Starlight, Starlight, 光照らすその先へ Starlight, Starlight 捜し求め, 駆け抜けて Get Away 記憶の欠片 デジャヴメジャヴ Fade away (This time we're taking our 'bout to the north) Dreaming now, Dreaming now Fly higher in the night (Makes us star gazers) Fly higher in the sky (Makes us star gazers) Starlight, Starlight, 光放つあの場所へ Starlight, Starlight Wherever we are, we'll be with you We'll never forget shining starlight Wherever you are, live in my heart We'll never forget shooting star Wherever we are, we'll be with you We'll never forget shining starlight Wherever you are, live in my heart We'll never forget shining starlight Ah, fire in the sky Ah, fire in the light Ah, fire in the sky Starlight shining in the night

See you Yui-metal. You’re forever in our mind.

The most djentiest song Babymetal's history

What really impresses me about babymetal is how educated and talented the musicians are with metal: this song has a lot of djent elements with double pedals while other songs sound like old school metal with solos, and others like metalcore with filthy breakdowns and blast beats. Even the screamer has really good lows. I mostly listen to deathcore and metalcore, and that’s why the music blends in so well with the Japanese pop because the metal parts are way above average.

今年還暦の爺ですが、babymetal には感謝の気持ちしかありません。yuimetalが居なくなるのは悲しいが、出逢いに別れはつきもの。彼女の新しい目標に向かって、頑張ってほしい。

I’ve fallen down a rabbit hole to wonderland of oz and I can’t get back. Someone please don’t save me.

Starlight, Shine, and Arkadia are a triptych. They were written to be played back-to-back-to-back. That is the only way I shall ever listen to them. They're like Tales of the Destinies and The One. Those two were written to be played back-to-back also.

Metal Galaxy was so fucking amazing!!! They just seem to get better and better. Fox God needs to hurry up and bring them back

さいたまスーパーアリーナ公演行かせていただきました。 この曲ライブ化け半端なかったです。 ゆいがいなくなったのは本当に悲しいけど、2人はこの先も強い気持ちで頑張ると思います。僕は応援します。 YUIMETAL本当にお疲れ様でした。ずっと大好きです。今までありがとう。

この曲を聴くとYUIMETALが脱退発表をした時の感情を思い出すんだけど、、、 最後のSUMETALとMOAMETALの力強い目を見るとこれからもBABYMETAL応援しようと思う。

It's like watching a really great speed metal Opera just when you think they can't get any better they get even better

Pls come to the Philippines Babymetal I need to see you live 😭🙏🏼

I f'ing love this song. The chorus is so powerful and so moving. Perfectly matched by the adrenaline-pumping metal beat in the background. Mikio Fujioka's passing and Yui's retirement makes this song even more touching and... melancholic in a way. Who knew becoming a Babymetal fan would be such an emotional rollercoaster? This song represent life to me. Tragedy is always around the corner, but even so we must find the strength to move on, while never forgetting the loved ones we've lost on the way. Rest well Mikio-san, and thank you for everything.

Rest in peace, Mikio. Good luck on your own ventures, Yui. Starlight.

Rest in piece Mikio, he would've been 39 today. We'll never forget shining starlight.

This gives me chills. I don’t know any other babymetal songs but I’ve always really liked this one

After reacting to the audio only, i still want to cry, either the song is amazing or missed them doing a performance music video, and Yui

藤岡さん、あなたが神様になってから早くも一年が経ちました。 あなたの愛したbabymetalは現在難局を迎えいるようですが、 どうか力を貸してあげてください。2019/1/5 　Rest in Starlight🎸☆彡

Rest In Peace MIKIO, one of he best guitar player I've seen ❤️🇵🇭

This is honetly one of the most metal songs ive heared in ages

STARLIGHT ROMAJI LYRIC toki o koete, tokihanatte Far Away hashiritsuzuke haruka kanata Run Away ( This time we’ re taking our’ bout to the north) Fearless tabi na no Ah fire in the sky( Makes us star gazers) Ah fire in the night( Makes us star gazers) Starlight Starlight hikari terasu sono saki e Starlight Starlight sagashimotome kakenukete Get Away kioku no kakera dejavumejavu Fade away ( This time we’ re taking our’ bout to the north) Dreaming now Dreaming now Fly higher in the night( Makes us star gazers) Fly higher in the sky( Makes us star gazers) Starlight Starlight hikari hanatsu ano basho e Starlight Starlight Wherever we are we’ ll be with you We’ ll never forget shining starlight Wherever you are live in my heart We’ ll never forget shooting star Wherever we are we’ ll be with you We’ ll never forget shining starlight Wherever you are live in my heart We’ ll never forget shining star Ah fire in the sky Ah fire in the light Ah fire in the sky Starlight shining in the night ============================= YUI MESSAGE TO THE ONE. A message to my fans, I am truly sorry for the inconvenience I have caused so many people due to being absent for an extended period of time. I have mulled over this over and over again but, I have decided to leave BABYMETAL at this time. I feel very sorry that my decision will disturb the other members and some many fans who have supported BABYMETAL. I am further terribly sorry to sadden the fans who have supported BABYMETAL. I had the strong desire to appear on stage again but my physical condition is not at its best even now, and further I feel that I would like to pursue my dream, one that I have had from a long time ago, of going on my own as Mizuno Yui. It is these factors that led to my decision. I am thankful for the numerous and precious experiences I was able to have being a part of BABYMETAL. I always felt day to day that I was truly blessed. The live shows where we all smiled together and became as One were truly happy and enjoyable times. I will do my utmost best to be able to again one day meet all of you as Mizuno Yui. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the last 8-years. - Mizuno Yui. Yui-Metal will forever be in our hearts. we'll love and support you always.. Mizuno Yui our Tomato Princess.

RIP Mikio, goodbye Yui, you will both be missed. Babymetal will continue! This new song is awesome!

Ever since I heard the first song of BABYMETAL, I knew from that day that this band will prosper and reach out to as many people in the world. After knowing that this song is a tribute, it brought me to tears. Without BABYMETAL, noone will ever be the same. RIP Mikio, you will never be forgotten. We are thankful and proud that you took this ride with the band for many years. And now you have found your way riding to the stars. Good luck Yui. BABYMETAL is never the same without you. You have brought nothing but happiness to the world. We all love you. Even though its unfortunate you left the band, life goes on. We will always support you and the band wherever and whenever. Big Love to "YuiMetal" and "Ko-Gami". You will always remain in our hearts.

i want to skate on ice to this song

Rest in Peace "Ko-Gami" Mikio Fujioka. January 19th, 1981 - January 5th, 2018. "We'll never forget shining starlight."

藤岡さんへのレクイエム ゆいちゃんとの惜別 そして もあとすぅちゃんの決意 そんなこと感じさせる曲 せつない

Mikio RIP to a bad ass rocking out in heaven.

The guitar in this track is incredible, that break riff is mental. A fitting tribute to an amazing guitarist.

SSA行ってきました... Starlightのすぅちゃんが凄い。凄すぎる...最初のラーーーーーで脳天ブチ抜かれました... あんなに響いて、それでいて聴き心地の良い声は初めてです。涙が出ました。 誇張でもなんでもなく、20歳にして日本屈指のボーカリストだと思います。

この曲を生歌で初めて聞いた時、全身に電気が走ったようになって涙が止まらなくなりました。 それでいて心が満たされるような不思議な感覚になった。 ほんとうに素晴らしい曲です。

This is what MOAMETAL told Apple Music about what this song is about: "Elements of djent and a melodious heavy sound are combined in this track. When you hear the track, it's as if SU- METAL's powerful vocals shine light on an eternal path."

The guitars have so much ATB vibes to them I love it! It’s almost as if Justin Lowe’s spirit had risen and took possesion of the guitarists to create this masterpiece. It’s so surreal!

This band and yui’s smile got me through so much. I’ll miss her forever.

Su's voice, Moa's chorus, that star in the sky at the end of the video... Yui... Mikio... this song makes me cry every time i hear it. It have a little essence of the old Babymetal combined with the natural mature of the girls. Love it.

Still a great song

Přenádherňe kontrastní co se týče vokálu a kapely. Bravisimo. Samotná KRÁSA

香港からのファンです。 YUI-METAL本当にお疲れ様でした。 これからもずっと応援します YUIも、BabyMetalも。

BABYMETALの世界感が広がった曲だと思う。

I barely knew what happened and I'm emotional

高く、力強く、幾光年離れていても届きそうなレーザー光に、感情を震わせる波長が含まれている様な歌声。すばらしいですね！

下手な日本語でごめん このカナダまで世界中の心からBABYMETALを応援していますよ。何があってもね。 お疲れ様でした、水野ちゃん。We'll never forget shining starlight.

Lyrics: Toki wo koete tokihanate, far away Hashiri tsuzuke haruka kanata run away (This time we're taking our bout to the North) (The wind blows, the wind blows) Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer) Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer) Starlight, Starlight, hikari terasu sono saki e Starlight, Starlight Sagashi motome, kakenukete get away Kioku no kakera deja-vu meja-vu fade away (This time we're taking our bout to the North) (Dreaming now, dreaming now) Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer) Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer) Starlight, Starlight, hikari hanatsu ano basho e Starlight, Starlight (Wherever we are, we'll be with you) (We'll never forget shining starlight) (Wherever you are, live in my heart) (We'll never forget shooting star) (Wherever we are, we'll be with you) (We'll never forget shining starlight) (Wherever you are, live in my heart) (We'll never forget shining star) Fly higher in the sky Fly higher in the night Fly higher in the sky Starlight shining in the night

RIP mikio fujioka 🌌

Babymetal best song