the stars we could reach
were just starvin out of reach

The story:

I admit my version doesn't make any sense, but I always thought "This dumb pop guy does anything for a rhyme!", and my wife couldn't convince me of the correct version either (for years!). I was always "Starfish on the beach? No way!" until I finally gave in and googled to a lyric sheet site with her. I shut up instantly and walked off into the kitchen to grab a beer ...