Lyrics
Another light has gone out in this world tonight
Expressing the loss of someone significant in the world.
But there's a new star in heaven shining bright
Highlighting the emergence of a new star in heaven as a symbol of hope or rebirth.
You can see her in the sky when your out in the countryside
Observing the new star in the sky, especially noticeable in the countryside.
She catches my eye Loretto on my mind
Personal connection to the departed person, Loretto, with admiration and attention.
She was a Belfast girl, The finest you'd ever see
Describing Loretto as a remarkable girl from Belfast with exceptional qualities.
She had a great big smile, time for everyone she'd meet
Emphasizing Loretto's warm and friendly nature, illustrated by her big smile and approachability.
When the trouble times came she give only love and peace
Highlighting Loretto's response to challenging times with love and peace.
One more in heaven tonight, Loretto on my mind.
Acknowledging Loretto's passing and the impact on those left behind.
They say the North star will guide you to Bethlehem
Reference to the North star guiding to Bethlehem, drawing a parallel to a new star leading to heaven.
But there's a new star that will lead you straight to heaven
Introduction of the concept of a new star guiding towards heaven.
And I will try to follow you
Expressing a commitment to follow the guidance of the new star.
I'll be searching for your light
Continuing the search for the metaphorical light represented by Loretto.
Driving through the night with Loretto on my mind.
Driving through the night while contemplating or remembering Loretto.
She was a young girl then when Elvis came on the scene
Reflecting on Loretto's youth during the era of Elvis Presley's rise to fame.
When she stepped out in the city a Belfast beauty queen
Portraying Loretto as a beauty queen in Belfast when she was in the city.
Now she's jiving in heaven dancing with the king
Imagining Loretto dancing with Elvis in heaven, highlighting her star-like status.
You're a star in the sky, Loretto on my mind
Affirming Loretto's celestial presence as a star in the sky.
You where one of a kind, Loretto on my mind
Reiterating Loretto's uniqueness and significance in the speaker's thoughts.
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