Lyrics
Early in my twenties
Reflecting on the early years of adulthood.
My eye shadow was shimmering
Describing a time when eye shadow was worn with a shimmering effect.
It doesn’t get better than this
Expressing contentment with the current situation.
I was getting ready for singing at a party
Preparing to perform at a party.
Tucked up in the Hollywood Hills
Being in a prominent and affluent neighborhood in Los Angeles.
Everybody’s somebody
Contrasting personal feelings of insignificance amidst a crowd of notable people.
I feel like a nobody
Feeling like an ordinary person despite the glamorous setting.
Why was I invited to this?
Questioning the reason for being invited to the event.
The man from all the movies
Referring to a notable figure associated with movies.
Just walked across the room to me and said
Recalling an encounter with the mentioned person.
“All the pain that you’re hiding
Quoting advice about facing hidden pain.
It’s the same light that’s shining
Highlighting that the pain and inner light are interconnected.
You’re a one-of-a-kind, so just be you”
Encouragement to embrace individual uniqueness.
They say to keep it light and play the songs they like
Advising to keep the performance lighthearted and play popular songs.
So I picked just two
Selecting two songs for the performance.
One that’s kinda corny, it really wasn’t for me
Acknowledging one song as somewhat cheesy but recommended by the manager.
But my manager said it was good
Conforming to external advice despite personal reservations.
The other’s sorta dark, but it’s coming from the heart
Choosing another song, darker but genuine.
And they don’t wanna hear that from you
Awareness of audience preferences and hesitancy to share personal depth.
But I learned my greatest lesson
Learning a valuable lesson from a conversation with someone significant.
From talking to the man that’s on the moon
Reference to a conversation with a person metaphorically described as being on the moon.
‘Cause he said
Quoting advice about facing hidden pain (repeated).
“All the pain that you’re hiding
Reiterating the interconnectedness of pain and inner light (repeated).
It’s the same light that’s shining
Restating the idea that personal pain is connected to inner light (repeated).
You’re a one-of-a-kind, so just be you”
Encouragement to embrace individual uniqueness (repeated).
It was a short interaction
Describing a brief and impactful encounter.
He said, “I really liked your second tune
Positive feedback on the second song, emphasizing the importance of authenticity.
It’s gotta come from the heart
Advice to create music from the heart.
Always go with the song that feels special to you”
Emphasizing the significance of performing songs that feel special personally.
All the pain that you’re hiding
Reiterating the theme of hidden pain and its connection to inner light (repeated).
It’s the same light worth shining
Reiterating the idea that personal pain is connected to inner light (repeated).
You’re a one-of-a-kind, so just be you
Encouragement to embrace individual uniqueness (repeated).
All the pain that you’re hiding
Reiterating the theme of hidden pain and its connection to inner light (repeated).
It’s the same heart worth shining
Reiterating the idea that personal pain is connected to inner light (repeated).
You’re a one-of-a-kind, so just be you
Encouragement to embrace individual uniqueness (repeated).
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