Star Lyrics – Mitski | Meaning
Star Lyrics
Verse 1: Remember when we met We acted like two fools We were so glad So glad to have found it
Meaning: in this verse, the speaker reminisces about the beginning of a significant relationship. they recall how, when they first met, they acted with a carefree and foolish enthusiasm. despite this, they were overwhelmingly happy to have found each other.
Chorus 1: That love is like a star It’s gone we just see it shining It’s traveled very far i’ll Keep a leftover light Burning So you can keep looking up Isn’t that worth holding on
Meaning: here, the chorus introduces the central metaphor: love is like a star. it suggests that love, like a distant star, can still shine even after it’s no longer physically present. the speaker expresses their commitment to keeping a lingering spark of that love alive. they encourage their partner to look up and appreciate this enduring light, posing the question of whether it’s worth preserving.
Verse 2: You know i’d always been alone Till you taught me To live for somebody
Meaning: in this verse, the speaker opens up about their past loneliness. they acknowledge that they were alone until they met this special person who taught them the value of living for someone else. this implies that the relationship was transformative and brought purpose to their life.
Chorus 2: That love is like a star It’s gone we just see it shining ‘Cause it’s traveled very far i’ll Keep a leftover light Burning So you can keep looking up I am yours no matter
That love’s gone We just see it shining We’ve traveled very far i’ll Keep a leftover light Burning So you can keep looking up Isn’t that worth holding on
Meaning: the second chorus reiterates the metaphor of love as a distant star. it emphasizes the commitment to maintaining the residual light of love, even though the love itself has faded. the speaker reaffirms their devotion to their partner, regardless of whether the romantic aspect of their love has ended. they continue to encourage their partner to look up and appreciate this enduring connection, reinforcing the idea that holding onto these memories is worth it.
Star Lyrics
Remember When We MetWe Acted Like Two FoolsWe Were So GladSo Glad To Have Found It
That Love Is Like A StarIt’s Gone We Just See It ShiningIt’s Traveled Very Far I’llKeep A Leftover LightBurningSo You Can Keep Looking UpIsn’t That Worth Holding On
You Know I’d Always Been AloneTill You Taught MeTo Live For Somebody
That Love Is Like A StarIt’s Gone We Just See It Shining‘Cause It’s Traveled Very Far I’llKeep A Leftover LightBurningSo You Can Keep Looking UpI Am Yours No Matter
That Love’s GoneWe Just See It ShiningWe’ve Traveled Very Far I’llKeep A Leftover LightBurningSo You Can Keep Looking UpIsn’t That Worth Holding On
Song Credits
Song: Star