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.