i can still hope
Yearning Celestial Harmony: 'I Can Still Hope' by Méabh Stanford
Lyrics
The way you laugh is music to my ears
The laughter of the person being addressed is deeply pleasing, akin to a musical experience.
Like angels singing in the distance
The person's laughter is compared to the sound of angels singing in the distance, emphasizing its beauty.
The way you smile is a masterpiece
The person's smile is described as a masterpiece, highlighting its exceptional and artful nature.
You're gonna put the sun out of business
The impact of the person's presence is so strong that it metaphorically outshines the sun.
But I'm the moon, and the angels weep
The speaker identifies themselves as the moon and expresses sadness because the person is not theirs to keep.
Cause you're not mine to keep
Reiteration of the speaker's inability to possess the person, causing emotional pain.
But I'm the moon, and the angels cry
Continuation of the metaphorical portrayal of the speaker as the moon and the person's impact causing sadness.
Cos I'm the dullest damn thing in the sky
The speaker expresses self-doubt, feeling like the least impressive entity in comparison to others.
But I can still hope for a day
The speaker maintains hope for a future where they can be united with the person.
Where the sun meets the moon
The speaker envisions a day when their presence (moon) meets the person's impact (sun).
And I can still wish upon a star
Despite challenges, the speaker retains the ability to make wishes and expresses a desire for a positive future.
For that day to come soon
The speaker wishes for the day of union with the person to arrive soon.
I stick out like a sore thumb
The speaker feels out of place and conspicuous, likening themselves to a sore thumb among more radiant individuals.
A rock among a bunch of shining lights
Metaphorically, the speaker is portrayed as a dull rock surrounded by bright lights.
And you burn brightest of them all
The person being addressed is described as the brightest among the shining lights.
No one can see, but you light up my nights
The speaker acknowledges that the impact of the person goes unnoticed by others but lights up their own nights.
But they can see my inconsistency
Others notice the speaker's inconsistency, possibly referring to their self-perceived inadequacies.
I'm a plain girl who lets everyone walk over me
The speaker sees themselves as plain and prone to being taken advantage of by others.
But I can still hope for a day
Despite challenges, the speaker maintains hope for a future where they can be united with the person.
Where the sun meets the moon
Reiteration of the desire for a day when the speaker and the person can come together.
And I can still wish upon a star
The speaker expresses the continued ability to make wishes and hopes for the awaited positive day.
For that day to come soon
Reiteration of the desire for the awaited day of union to arrive soon.
A rose by any other name would still smell as sweet
A reference to the timeless idea that the essence of a person remains the same regardless of external labels.
But me by any other name is still a goddamn weed
The speaker feels like an undesirable presence, even with a different label or identity.
And if every rose has a thorn of its own
An acknowledgment that everyone, even beautiful things, has flaws or challenges.
Me, I'd be a thorn in your side as you grow and grow and grow
The speaker sees themselves as a hindrance in the person's life as they continue to grow.
But I can still hope for a day
The speaker maintains hope for a future where they can be united with the person.
Where the sun meets the moon
Reiteration of the desire for a day when the speaker and the person can come together.
And I can still wish upon a star
The speaker expresses the continued ability to make wishes and hopes for the awaited positive day.
For you to want that too
The speaker expresses a desire for the person to reciprocate their feelings and long for the same positive future.
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