Star Eyes
Stardust Whispers: Unraveling the Meaning Behind Hank Crawford's Star Eyes
Lyrics
Star eyes,
Reference to the person's eyes, comparing them to stars.
That to me is what your eyes are,
Expresses that the speaker perceives the eyes as something special or significant.
Soft as stars in April skies are,
Describes the softness of the eyes, likening them to stars in April skies which may imply a gentle, tender quality.
Tell me some day you'll fulfill
Request or hope that someday the eyes will live up to the promise of bringing excitement or joy.
Their promise of a thrill.
Desire for the eyes to fulfill the expectation of delivering a thrilling experience.
Star eyes,
Reiteration of the admiration for the eyes.
Flashing eyes in which my hopes rise,
Highlights the excitement or anticipation the speaker feels when looking into these eyes.
Let me show you where my heart lies.
Desire to reveal where the speaker's deepest emotions and affections lie.
Let me prove that it adores
Intent to demonstrate the speaker's deep affection for the beauty possessed by the person.
That loveliness of yours.
Expresses admiration for the loveliness inherent in the person.
All my life I've felt
Reflects on a lifetime spent looking at stars metaphorically, possibly indicating contentment or peacefulness.
Content to stargaze at the skies.
Expresses a change in desire, shifting from looking at stars to desiring intimacy or closeness with the person.
Now I only want to to melt
Expresses the desire to be intimately connected with the person rather than observing from a distance.
The stardust in your eyes.
Metaphorically refers to wanting to merge or be closely associated with the beauty in the person's eyes.
Star eyes,
Ponders when the speaker will experience the sensation of the person's lips touching theirs.
When if ever, will my lips know
Expresses uncertainty or longing regarding whether the person's affection is directed towards the speaker.
If it's me for whom those eyes glow?
Questioning if the person's eyes shine specifically for the speaker.
Makes no diff'rence where you are,
States that the physical location doesn't diminish the emotional connection or impact of the person's eyes on the speaker.
Your eyes still hold my wishing star,
Confirms that regardless of distance, the person's eyes still maintain a strong influence or impact on the speaker.
Oh, star eyes, how lovely you are.
Expresses a direct compliment on the beauty of the person's eyes.
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