A shooting star is not a star, is not a star at all

A shooting star's a meteor that's headed 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 headed for a fall.

and that's why they break the mold

yes, when it hits the earth it is a meteorite! and when it misses the earth, it's a meteorong.