The song was teased with multiple snippets on his Instagram and the single’s pre-save page. The song is about how you drift apart from someone you loved because you realized that they’re not the same person they used to be. All of a sudden, you have nothing in common with this person. It’s painful to have to let them go and to accept that things aren’t the same. You slowly become aware that you shouldn’t try to piece things back together and it’d be easier to stay strangers.
Astronomy
Conan Gray Lyrics
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Rich neighborhoods to watch
We joked as we looked
That they were too good for us
'Cause socially speaking we were the same
With runaway fathers and mothers who drank
A tale old as time
Young love don't last for life
And now I know
Now I know
It's time to go
It's time to go
We've traveled the seas
We've ridden the stars
We've seen everything
From Saturn to Mars
As much as it seems
Like you own my heart
It's astronomy
We're two worlds apart
(It's astronomy)
We're two worlds apart
(It's astronomy)
We're two worlds apart
From far away
I wish I'd stayed with you
But here face to face
A stranger that I once knew
I thought if I wandered
I'd fall back in love
You said distance brings fondness
But guess not with us
The only mistake
That we didn't make
Was run
Now look what we've done
We've traveled the seas
We've ridden the stars
We've seen everything
From Saturn to Mars
As much as it seems
Like you own my heart
It's astronomy
We're two worlds apart
(It's astronomy)
We're two worlds apart
Stop tryna keep us alive
You're pointing at stars in the sky
That already died
Stop tryna keep us alive
You can't force the stars to align
When they've already died
Oh, we've died
Ooh
Oh, we've traveled the seas
We've ridden the stars
We've seen everything
From Saturn to Mars
As much as it seems
Like you own my heart
It's astronomy
We're two worlds apart
The lyrics of Conan Gray's song, "Astronomy," describe a seemingly doomed relationship between two people who come from similar backgrounds. Despite the initial bond they share, the relationship eventually falls apart due to distance and the realities of life. The song explores the universal themes of love, heartbreak, and the inevitability of change, all while using the metaphor of astronomy to illustrate the vast distance between the two individuals.
Throughout the song, Conan Gray uses vivid imagery to convey the message of the song effectively. He describes the couple driving through rich neighborhoods, indicating the economic differences between them. He also mentions the fact that they have similar experiences, such as having parents that are absent and struggle with addiction. The lyrics "Young love don't last for life" suggest a sense of disillusionment and a loss of hope for the future of the relationship.
The chorus of the song, "We've traveled the seas, we've ridden the stars, we've seen everything from Saturn to Mars," reinforces the idea that the couple has experienced many things together but still cannot bridge the distance between them. The line "As much as it seems like you own my heart, it's astronomy – we're two worlds apart" further drives this point home. Despite their love for each other, the forces that separate them are too powerful to overcome.
Overall, "Astronomy" is a poignant and emotive song that captures the feeling of heartbreak and distance in a relationship. Through its use of metaphor and vivid imagery, the song conveys a universal message that is relatable to anyone who has experienced the pain of a failed romance.
Line by Line Meaning
We drive through the woods
The singer and someone else go on drives through the forest.
Rich neighborhoods to watch
They go to affluent areas to admire the houses.
We joked as we looked
While looking at houses, they made lighthearted comments.
That they were too good for us
They believed that they did not fit in with wealthy people.
'Cause socially speaking we were the same
Despite being from different backgrounds, they share similar issues.
With runaway fathers and mothers who drank
Both have parents with problems like addiction or abandonment.
A tale old as time
This is a common story that has been told before.
Young love don't last for life
Their relationship was not meant to last forever.
And now I know
The artist has learned something important.
Now I know
The artist confirms what they have learned.
It's time to go
They realize that it's time to move on from the relationship.
We've traveled the seas
The two people have gone through a lot together.
We've ridden the stars
They have had many adventures.
We've seen everything
Together, they have experienced a lot.
From Saturn to Mars
They have explored the solar system metaphorically.
As much as it seems
Even though it appears a certain way,
Like you own my heart
The other person does not actually possess the artist's heart.
It's astronomy
Their relationship being distant is like a celestial phenomenon.
We're two worlds apart (It's astronomy)
They are emotionally disconnected and cannot be together.
From far away
When they are separated,
I wish I'd stayed with you
The artist regrets leaving their ex-partner.
But here face to face
Now that they are together,
A stranger that I once knew
The other person feels like a stranger even though they used to know them well.
I thought if I wandered
The artist believed that distance would make them miss each other more.
I'd fall back in love
They thought that the feeling of being apart would reignite their love.
You said distance brings fondness
The other person believed that distance would strengthen their love.
But guess not with us
But that was not the case for them.
The only mistake
Their only regret or error was not running away together and staying together.
That we didn't make
The mistake was not staying together.
Was run
They should have run away together.
Now look what we've done
Their failed relationship is the result of their choices.
Stop tryna keep us alive
The other person is trying to hold on to the relationship.
You're pointing at stars in the sky
They are being idealistic about their relationship's prospects.
That already died
Their relationship is over and cannot be saved.
You can't force the stars to align
Their relationship cannot be forced or manipulated to work out.
When they've already died
Their relationship is already over.
Oh, we've died
The relationship is dead.
Ooh
Sound effect that doesn't add new meaning.
Oh, we've traveled the seas
Their relationship has taken them on a journey.
We've ridden the stars
Their relationship has had its highs and lows.
We've seen everything
They have experienced a lot together.
From Saturn to Mars
Their relationship metaphorically explored the limits of the universe.
As much as it seems
Even though it appears a certain way,
Like you own my heart
The other person does not actually possess the artist's heart.
It's astronomy
Their relationship being distant is like a celestial phenomenon.
We're two worlds apart (It's astronomy)
They are emotionally disconnected and cannot be together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Conan Gray, Daniel Nigro
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