Stayaway Stars
Under Stayaway Stars: Navigating Shared Pain
Lyrics
Yeah, you're upset
Expressing acknowledgment of the listener's emotional state.
So am I, so am I
Reaffirming shared feelings of upset or distress.
I sometimes forget just how seldom you cry
Reflecting on the infrequency of the listener's tears.
And thus how much I hate it when you do
Expressing dislike for the rare occasions when the listener cries.
Yeah, you're a mess, more or less
Acknowledging the listener's disarray, to some extent.
So am I
Highlighting a shared sense of personal disorder.
I sometimes forget there are stars in the sky
Forgetting the presence of stars in the sky, symbolizing neglect of beauty.
— So nonchalant, though thoroughly thought through
Describing a nonchalant attitude, yet implying careful consideration.
Say you're OK
Requesting the listener to affirm being okay.
And I'll say “so am I”
Reciprocal affirmation of well-being.
And we'll call it a day
Suggesting the conclusion of a difficult interaction.
So goodnight, so goodbye
Wishing a goodnight and farewell.
It's dark enough to disappear into
Referring to the darkness as an opportunity to escape or be unnoticed.
What sorry sights we sometimes are
Acknowledging the unflattering aspects of oneself or the situation.
These sameshit nights under stayaway stars
Describing nights that discourage staying away from problems or emotions.
These sameshit nights in the saddest bars
Referring to difficult nights spent in melancholic bars.
The city lights and the stayaway stars
Mentioning city lights and "stayaway stars," possibly avoiding facing reality.
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