Shake Down The Stars

Shaking down the stars symbolizes a desire to control or change the elements of the night sky, possibly reflecting emotional turmoil.

Pulling down the clouds suggests a wish to eliminate obstacles or challenges, creating a clear and unobstructed view.

Turning off the moon signifies a desire to extinguish the romantic or poetic aspects associated with the moon, possibly reflecting heartbreak or loss.

The speaker expresses an inability to find joy in the night without the presence of a significant other.

Repetition of the desire to shake down the stars emphasizes the urgency and intensity of the emotional state.

Drying up the streams and stopping dreams may symbolize the speaker's wish to cease emotional flow and escape from dreams that involve the absent person.

Emphasizes the desire to halt dreams, possibly to avoid the pain of longing or unfulfilled wishes.

Cutting off the breeze could symbolize ending the flow of emotions or communication, reinforcing the theme of emotional detachment.

Expresses surprise at the depth of emotional pain, crying over the absence of the person.

Reiteration of the urgent plea to shake down the stars, underlining the emotional distress.

The speaker lists the things they have given to the person, emphasizing the depth of their commitment and emotional investment.

Continues the list of what the speaker has given, highlighting the sacrifice and vulnerability in the relationship.

Further emphasizes the extent of the speaker's devotion and commitment to the person.

Suggests that despite the speaker's efforts, the best they had to offer was still insufficient or not appreciated.

Reflects on the realization that the speaker's offerings, no matter how significant, were perceived as small or inadequate.

Crushing roses may symbolize destroying symbols of love, while hushing prayers could indicate a desire to silence or end hopeful wishes.

Further emphasizes the desire to silence prayers, possibly to escape the emotional burden of unfulfilled hopes.

Breaking vows signifies a willingness to sever commitments, possibly reflecting the end of a relationship.

Acknowledges the speaker's inability to continue living without the person, reinforcing the theme of profound loss.

Reiterates the plea to shake down the stars, emphasizing the ongoing emotional struggle.

The coda introduces a time element, suggesting that nighttime will persist, and stars continue to shine despite the absence of the person.

Highlights the paradox of stars shining while the person is not present, emphasizing the emotional void.

A final plea to shake down the stars, underscoring the persistent and intense desire for a change in the emotional landscape.