Going Supernova is a cinematic rock duet about chasing dreams, defying gravity, and leaving a lasting legacy behind like Stardust. *Listen on Spotify, iTunes, YouTube Music.* iTunes is an affiliate link.

GOING SUPERNOVA (Lyrics)

(VERSE 1)

Never the star of the show

Just someone with a clear direction to go

so I’ll head straight to the stratosphere

with nothing to lose

while flying this rocket of fear

I’ll remember to enjoy all of those views

as I slingshot bravely around the base of the moon

Missing my target I’ll land amongst stars

now powered by light

I’ll know I went supernova that night

(PRE CHORUS)

I’ve traded in gravity

removed my feet from the ground

out here in this place there isn’t a sound

but the notes in my head 

draw a huge crowd

for just a split second

the music gets loud

(CHORUS)

Going where I never thought I would be

in uncharted space 

heading towards what I can’t see

deep in the outer depth of my soul

I found my way back to my original goal

There isn’t a timer that’s counting me down

I’m the one who gets to ignite

another locked level

of supernova tonight

(VERSE 2)

My trajectory shifted

I drifted off course

a field of asteroids showed off their force

my warning lights flashed 

they were screaming retreat 

I switched off their noise 

there’s no accepting defeat 

the further I travel the more I can see

that this is exactly what my unfinished soul needs

(PRE CHORUS)

I’ve traded in gravity

removed my feet from the ground

out here in space there isn’t a sound

but the notes in my head 

draw a huge crowd

for just a split second

the music gets loud

(CHORUS)

Going where I never thought I would be

in uncharted space 

heading towards what I can’t see

deep in the outer depth of my soul

I found my way back to my original goal

There isn’t a timer that’s counting me down

I’m the one who gets to ignite

another locked level

of supernova tonight

(BRIDGE)

Peeking through windows

I was never off course

my roads behind me 

are my most powerful force

blazing speed was never the measure

It took me this lifetime to put it together

today those roads look smaller below

I now see why my rocket had to travel this far

it was saying 

you’re finally big enough

to know exactly who you are

(OUTRO CHORUS)

Going supernova transforms a star

what we leave behind can light the way

it’s what those changing stars are always trying to say

the remnants of our lives can help others shine,

it’s what we create

that we leave behind

it’s what I create that puts a stamp on my time

THE STORY BEHIND THE LYRICS

YOUR DESTINY IS CALLING YOU: Every single word of this song was forged from a very real, sometimes grueling place of fighting to build a dream from the ground up.

When I sat down to write this, my heart was heavy with thoughts of my own adult children, of anyone out there pushing through the dark against all odds, and of my own quiet battles through the unknown.

It took me three intense days of trial and error to finally lock down the exact sound and the raw emotional weight I needed. I am fiercely fussy about how a message is delivered, and this process demanded infinite patience because every single syllable, as well as the music I constructed, had to carry the absolute truth of what it means to keep going when everything inside tells you to stop.

When a star goes supernova, it doesn’t just fade away into the dark. It blasts outward, scattering its precious stardust across the cosmos, and those ancient remnants become the exact building blocks that give life to brand new stars.

That science is pure poetry. It mirrors the visceral, beautiful reality of our lives. Every hardship, every detour, every piece of our soul that we pour into what we build leaves a permanent mark. We are all leaving something behind, and what we scatter can help someone else find their light. Share your stardust, going supernova.

“The remnants of our lives can help others shine; it’s what we create that we leave behind; it’s what I create that puts a stamp on my time.” (Lyrics)

**DRAGEDA LYRICS Available on Streaming**

Who This Song Is For:

1. People chasing a dream despite setbacks and uncertainty
This song is for anyone who is fighting to build a dream from the ground up, especially when the path becomes difficult, uncertain, or nothing like the plan they originally imagined. “Going Supernova” is about continuing forward when warning lights are flashing, refusing to accept defeat, and trusting that the journey can take you somewhere greater than you expected.

2. People going through a major life transition or unexpected change
This song is for anyone entering a new chapter of life, changing direction, starting over, or discovering that their original path has shifted. Whether you are changing careers, pursuing a long-delayed dream, rebuilding after a difficult period, or simply wondering what comes next, the song speaks to the courage required to leave familiar ground and move into uncharted territory.

3. People searching for their purpose and rediscovering who they are
This song is for anyone who feels that an unfinished part of themselves is calling for attention. Its journey through outer space becomes a metaphor for going deeper into your own life, discovering what you truly want, and finding your way back to an original goal or purpose. It is especially meaningful for people who have spent years following a path and are now asking themselves who they really are and what they still want to create.

4. People who need encouragement to keep going when the journey feels overwhelming
This song is for anyone who has experienced fear, doubt, obstacles, wrong turns, or moments when giving up seemed easier than continuing. The rocket, gravity, asteroids, warning lights, and unknown destination represent the forces that can make a dream feel impossible. “Going Supernova” reminds us that difficulty doesn’t necessarily mean you are on the wrong path, and that sometimes the journey itself transforms you into the person you need to become.

5. People thinking about the legacy they will leave behind
This song is for anyone reflecting on what they are creating, building, teaching, writing, making, or leaving behind for others. The final message of “Going Supernova” reaches beyond personal success: the remnants of our lives can become building blocks for someone else’s future. It is especially meaningful for parents, creators, dreamers, and anyone who wants the work and experiences of their lifetime to help illuminate the path for others.

*************
🎵 I write and produce story-driven lyrics. Vocals and music are digitally produced (I am not the singer). I digitally direct and arrange the video and recording.🎵 ©2026 DragedaPoemsLyrics (B.T.C) – All Rights Reserved – Original Lyrics Authored | Sound Recording: Produced With Digital Assistance (Vocals and Instrumental) 2026. Licensed digital composition (Commercial Rights Held). Visual Artwork: May include AI-assisted digital elements. SOCAN Member.

How To Turn Your Own Poetry and Song Lyrics Into a Lyric Video – My Process Revealed

Follow Drageda Lyrics on YouTube