Even Stars
Life's Pace: Embracing Light in the Dark
Lyrics
Just the other day I met a little boy who said
Encounter with a young boy expressing concern.
“Mister, you okay? Take your hands up off your face“
The boy advises the speaker to lift their hands off their face, suggesting emotional distress.
I looked him in the eye, told him they're holding me upright
The speaker explains that external forces are keeping them upright, possibly alluding to emotional support.
Sometimes it can feel like life goes at the speed of light
Life's pace can be overwhelming, comparing it to the speed of light.
Even stars burn out
Expressing a universal truth that even stars, powerful entities, eventually burn out.
I said “Boy, you gotta learn energy comes from the burn
Advice to the boy: Energy and strength come from overcoming challenges; healing follows repeated hurts.
Healing only heals after one too many hurts
Emphasizing the necessity of experiencing pain to appreciate healing.
And soon you’re gonna break, soon you’re gonna regret the day
Forewarning the boy of future challenges and potential regrets.
The day you showed up here, the day your light first appeared
Highlighting the impact of the boy's existence and the day he arrived.
Even stars burn out""
Reiteration of the inevitability of burning out, even for stars.
He didn’t walk away, he stood and looked me up and down
The boy remains engaged, challenging the speaker's perspective.
He said “Mister, you are wrong, you only see a star when it’s gone
The boy argues that stars are only visible when they're gone, encouraging the speaker to face reality.
So you might as well uncover your face and breathe
Suggesting the speaker should uncover their emotions and live in the present.
Focus on the now, don’t look for what you cannot see
Advising against dwelling on the invisible and intangible, urging focus on the present moment.
Even stars burn bright”
Contrary to the earlier assertion, the boy believes stars burn bright, emphasizing their enduring brilliance.
Even stars burn bright
Repetition of the idea that even stars maintain brightness.
Even stars burn bright
Reiteration of the enduring brightness of stars, possibly suggesting hope and resilience.
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