Sleeping in the Stars
Eternal Love Beyond Life's Horizon
Lyrics
When God calls me home
Expressing anticipation of being called to heaven by God.
And my soul is laid to rest
Referring to the peaceful resting of the soul after death.
That won't mean I'm gone
Assuring that physical absence does not mean emotional departure.
Darling, heaven knows
Acknowledging that heaven is aware of the enduring love for the listener.
I'll love you just the same
Promise to continue loving the listener despite physical separation.
So, don't you feel alone
Reassurance to the listener not to feel lonely in the absence.
You may cry a tear or two and that's okay
Permission for the listener to grieve with tears if needed.
Just know I'll never be too far away
Assurance of never being too far away spiritually.
I'll be sleeping in the stars
Imagery of being in the afterlife, specifically in the stars.
Shining through the dark
Symbolizing a perpetual presence by shining through difficulties.
Watching, smiling, singing out into silence
Observing, smiling, and singing in the celestial realm.
Everywhere you are I'll be sleeping in the stars
Emphasizing the omnipresence in the listener's surroundings.
Some steps that we take
Reflection on the impactful nature of certain life choices.
Leave an everlasting mark
Stating that some actions leave a lasting legacy.
Even death can't take away
Highlighting the enduring impact even in the face of death.
So, if you're missing me
Encouraging the listener to find solace in memories when missing.
Just look inside your heart
Advising to search within the heart for the comforting recollections.
And let the memories play
Emphasizing the role of memories in coping with the absence.
You may cry a tear or two and that's okay
Reiteration of the permission to grieve and express emotions.
Look up and know I'm not that far away
Encouragement to look up and realize the spiritual proximity.
I'll be sleeping in the stars
Repeating the imagery of being in the stars during sleep.
Shining through the dark
Reaffirming the enduring presence by shining through challenges.
Watching, smiling, singing out in the silence
Continuation of the celestial activities: watching, smiling, and singing.
Everywhere you are I'll be sleeping in the stars
Restating the omnipresence in all aspects of the listener's life.
I'll be sleeping in the stars
Reiteration of the imagery of being in the stars during rest.
Shining through the dark
Emphasizing the enduring presence by shining through darkness.
Watching, smiling, singing out into silence
Continuation of celestial activities: watching, smiling, and singing.
Everywhere you are I'll be sleeping in the stars
Reiterating the omnipresence in all aspects of the listener's life.
Everywhere you are I'll be sleeping in the stars
Final confirmation of perpetual presence in the stars.
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