They Might Be Giants — What Is a Shooting Star?

A shooting star is not a star Is not a star at all A shooting star's a meteor That's heading for a fall A shooting star is not a star Why does it shine so bright? The friction as it falls through air Produces heat and light A shooting star or meteor Whichever name you like The minute it comes down to Earth It's called a meteorite A shooting star is not a star Is not a star at all A shooting star's a meteor That's heading for a fall A shooting star is not a star Why does it shine so bright? The friction as it falls through air Produces heat and light A shooting star or meteor Whichever name you like The minute it comes down to Earth It's called a meteorite