Mourning Star

Mourning Star: A Tale of Love and Loss in Silver Shadows
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Lyrics

There's a blue girl in a red field

There's a contrast between a blue girl and a red field, suggesting an unusual or out-of-place presence.

she's not selling gold

The blue girl is not involved in materialistic pursuits, as indicated by "she's not selling gold."

what she's reaping is something different

The girl is harvesting something unique, different from conventional wealth; it's described as "mourning dew."

it’s the mourning dew

"Mourning dew" may symbolize a form of emotional or spiritual substance collected during a period of mourning or sadness.


There's a blue girl with some sad eyes

The blue girl has sad eyes, possibly signifying a sense of melancholy or sorrow.

child of morning light

Describes the girl as a child of morning light, connecting her to a positive, yet delicate, aspect of the day.

when the moon sets and the sun shines

References the celestial cycle, implying that her impact is felt both during the night (moon sets) and day (sun shines).

she will make you blind

Suggests that encountering the blue girl's essence can be overwhelming or blinding.


I've got nothing to give

The speaker asserts having nothing material to offer, emphasizing a more profound connection symbolized by blood and tears.

more than my blood and tears

Expresses a deep emotional investment, offering personal and intense elements (blood and tears).

she's my mourning part

Refers to the blue girl as the speaker's mourning part, suggesting a shared experience of grief or sadness.

she's my mourning star

The blue girl is characterized as the speaker's "mourning star," a celestial and enduring symbol of their shared sorrow.


Like the angel's fall,

Draws a parallel with the fall of an angel, possibly hinting at a tragic or otherworldly nature of the blue girl.

she's a shooting star

Compares the blue girl to a shooting star, symbolizing a fleeting but brilliant presence.

to the underworld

Suggests a connection between the blue girl and the underworld, implying a deeper, possibly mysterious, significance.


There's a blue girl dressed in silver

Describes the blue girl adorned in silver, emitting a glow in the dark, further emphasizing her ethereal and celestial qualities.

glowing in the dark

Highlights the girl's luminosity, contrasting with darkness, and suggesting her presence during challenging times.

when the moon will rise

Anticipates the girl's brilliance when the moon rises, portraying her as a source of light in the darkest moments.

she'll be the first to shine

Reiterates that the blue girl will be the first to shine when the moon rises, emphasizing her consistent role as a guiding light.

she's my mourning star

Reaffirms the blue girl as the speaker's "mourning star," underscoring her enduring significance in times of grief.

she's my mourning star

Repeats the assertion that the blue girl is the speaker's "mourning star," reinforcing the emotional connection between them.


Like the angel's fall,

Recalls the angel's fall, reinforcing the idea of a celestial being experiencing a significant and possibly tragic event.

she's a shooting star

Reiterates the comparison of the blue girl to a shooting star, emphasizing her transient but impactful nature.

to the underworld

Repeats the connection to the underworld, hinting at a deeper, mysterious dimension to the blue girl's existence.

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