Is there one bright star?
One bright star in Heaven?

See the beauty in the sky
See it sparkles in your eye
Crown our hearts with royal breath
Like white souls awaiting birth
Push away this painted shell
Painted shell

Is there one bright star?
One bright star in Heaven?
Is there one bright star?
One bright star in Heaven?
Are there stars that light?
Light the dark horizon

Hear the beauty of the sound
How it echoes all around
Play this part with nobleness
Straight and true thr'o the wilderness
Hide no more this future flame
Future flame

Is there one bright star?
One bright star in Heaven?
Is there one bright star?
One bright star in Heaven?
Are there stars that light?
Light the dark horizon

Is there one bright star?
One bright star in Heaven?

Overall Meaning

The song "Bright Star" by Moya Brennan expresses a search for hope and guidance through the metaphor of a bright star in heaven. The repetition of the question "Is there one bright star?" suggests a desperate plea for something to believe in, something that can illuminate the darkness and bring a sense of purpose to life. Furthermore, the reference to a "painted shell" implies that the singer has been previously relying on something superficial or false to guide their way but is now seeking something more genuine and meaningful.

The lyrics progress to describe the beauty and grandeur of the natural world, particularly in the sky with the stars that light up the dark horizon. The use of the word "crown" implies a sense of reverence and respect for the natural world, as if it were a king or queen deserving of honor and praise. The final lines of the song, "Hide no more this future flame," suggest that the search for a guiding star has been successful, and that the singer now sees a glimmer of hope and possibility for a brighter future.

Line by Line Meaning

Is there one bright star?
Is there a single celestial object shining brightly?

One bright star in Heaven?
Is there a solitary star in the sky?

See the beauty in the sky
Observe the attractiveness of the sky

See it sparkles in your eye
Notice the twinkle in your eye while witnessing the sky

Crown our hearts with royal breath
Enrich our hearts with a majestic feeling

Like white souls awaiting birth
Similar to souls waiting to be born

Push away this painted shell
Get rid of this artificial exterior

Painted shell
Covers that make things appear nicer but lack true substance

Are there stars that light?
Do other stars brighten the sky?

Light the dark horizon
Illuminate the covered part of the horizon

Hear the beauty of the sound
Listen to the melody with appreciation

How it echoes all around
How it reverberates across the surroundings

Play this part with nobleness
Perform this role with dignity

Straight and true thr'o the wilderness
Maintain a pure and sincere path through chaos

Hide no more this future flame
Do not conceal this potential brilliance any longer

Future flame
The potential to become a significant light source in the future

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MOYA BRENNAN, ROSS CULLUM

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