“Shooting Stars” is a song by Australian electronic duo Bag Raiders, first released in 2008 and later included on their 2010 debut album. Years afterward, its floating synth hook became closely associated with internet edits showing people or characters tumbling through surreal backgrounds. Minecraft creators adapted that format for blocky falls, launches, and animation glitches, including edits centered on villagers. The combination remains recognizable because the upbeat music transforms simple movement into an exaggerated journey through space.