[Verse 1 — FEMALE CHILD SOLO: Brexlee, six-year-old girl; curious and delighted] I found a gate behind the vines, A little off the track. I nudged it open with my nose And squeezed in through the crack. The flowers held a thousand stars, All golden, soft, and bright. I whispered, “How’d you get in there? Who tucked you in last night?” [Verse 2 — FEMALE CHILD SOLO: Brexlee, six-year-old girl; playful, building excitement] I leaned in for a closer look; One sparkled just for me. A feather floated past my nose— Oh no… ah… ah… ACHOO! The flowers gave a little shake; Their lights went spinning free. Up past my ears, beyond the gate— “Wait! Come back here to me!” [Chorus — FEMALE CHILD SOLO: Brexlee, six-year-old girl; bright, skipping singalong] Where do the starseeds go? Over the hills where the wildflowers grow. Little lights on a great big breeze, Dancing away over all those trees. Wait for me, wait for me, You belong in the garden, see? Oh, where do the starseeds go? Follow that little light—let’s go! [Instrumental only — flute and pizzicato strings trade playful phrases; no vocals] [Verse 3 — FEMALE CHILD SOLO: Brexlee, six-year-old girl; comic storytelling] I tried to catch one on a leaf; It bounced off with a wink. I chased another round a stump And landed in the pink— A cloud of fluffy blossom dust! My brother blinked at me. He tried so hard to hold it in, Then sneezed against a tree. [Brief response — MALE YOUNG TEEN SOLO: Zayde, thirteen-year-old boy; light youthful voice, amused] Well, that makes two! What did you do? [Reply — FEMALE CHILD SOLO: Brexlee, six-year-old girl; sheepish] I only meant to peek inside. And then… they sort of flew. [Chorus — FEMALE CHILD SOLO: Brexlee, six-year-old girl; lively] Where do the starseeds go? Over the hills where the wildflowers grow. Little lights on a great big breeze, Dancing away over all those trees. Wait for me, wait for me, You belong in the garden, see? Oh, where do the starseeds go? Follow that little light—let’s go! [Bridge — FEMALE CHILD SOLO: Brexlee, six-year-old girl; quieter, sincere] But now the flower cups were bare, Their golden glow was gone. A little bell swayed in the breeze; Its shadow stretched so long. I wished I hadn’t leaned so close. I wished I hadn’t sneezed. Beyond the gate, one tiny light Was drifting through the trees. [Verse 4 — FEMALE CHILD SOLO: Brexlee, six-year-old girl; resolve growing] I brushed the petals from my mane And found the winding track. “I don’t know where they’re going yet, But I can bring them back.” My brother stepped beside me, With pink dust on his nose. [Brief response — MALE YOUNG TEEN SOLO: Zayde, thirteen-year-old boy; light youthful voice, warm and encouraging] We’ll keep each other company. Let’s see where this one goes. [Final chorus — FEMALE CHILD SOLO: Brexlee, six-year-old girl; joyful determination, no harmonies] Where do the starseeds go? Over the hills where the wildflowers grow. Little lights on a great big breeze, Dancing away over all those trees. Wait for us, wait for us, Through the clover and the blossom dust. Oh, where do the starseeds go? Follow that little light—let’s go! [Tender outro — FEMALE CHILD SOLO: Brexlee, six-year-old girl; soft piano and guitar] The valley shimmered up ahead. The path curved out of sight. I turned once more toward the gate— “We’ll bring you home your light.” [Extended instrumental coloring coda — flute, celesta, acoustic guitar and warm strings develop the chorus melody; gentle changes in texture; no vocals; gradually settle into a peaceful ending]
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