Stars That Fall Away from Us
Unspoken Constellations: The Meaning Behind 'Stars That Fall Away from Us'
Lyrics
Later on,
Introduction of a temporal element, suggesting a future occurrence.
stars that fall away from us,
Stars metaphorically represent distant aspects or relationships diminishing.
in the car, may be found on the ground,
Suggesting that what was once significant may be overlooked or discarded.
with many words that have been
Refers to spoken or written expressions circulating and accumulating.
blowing around the dark here-
Implies a mysterious or challenging environment, possibly emotional.
I almost can see them all.
Despite difficulties, the speaker perceives and comprehends these elements.
Far away,
Shifting focus to a distant place, both physically and metaphorically.
looking out for a way back.
Searching for a route back to a familiar or comfortable state.
Loneliness is a star that we all see.
Loneliness is universally experienced, akin to seeing stars.
Mostly we do not shout it out, it's secret.
Suggesting that loneliness is often kept private, a shared but unspoken experience.
Almost never at all.
Emphasizing the rarity of openly acknowledging or expressing loneliness.
And a million, million,
Highlighting an immense quantity, possibly of unspoken emotions or experiences.
a million of them all around,
Repetition emphasizing the abundance surrounding the speaker.
a million, million things unsaid,
Refers to a vast number of things left unexpressed or unaddressed.
unsaid.
Reiteration of the unspoken nature of numerous thoughts or feelings.
Later on, stars that fall away from us,
Repetition of the initial line, emphasizing the recurring theme of fading connections.
In the car, may be found on the ground
Restates the idea of overlooked or discarded elements, now on the ground.
with many words that have been
Reiteration of the circulation of words, suggesting persistence and impact.
blowing around around the dark here-
Reemphasizes the challenging or obscure environment where thoughts circulate.
I almost can see them all.
Repeats the idea of perceiving and understanding despite challenges.
Comment