Spit at Stars
Jack Peñate Lyrics
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Wondering why I'm here at all
Why I'm even trying destined to be filing
The higher you reach the harder you fall
And then you say
We're all the same
All got our dreams
Loose at their seams
'Cause we all spit at stars
We all spit at stars
We all spit at stars
Unifying facts however we act
We feel we've not made our true goal
Something we can see but not reach
Or be can leave you dead in a hole
Dreams are all the same
We're all the same
All got our dreams
Loose at their seams
'Cause we all spit at stars
We all spit at stars
We all spit at stars
You don't get what you don't deserve
Don't expect the world will know what that's absurd
Learn to spit up towards the stars
'Cause who knows soon your spit will land on Mars
And then you'll say
We're all the same
All got our dreams
Loose at their seams
'Cause we all spit at stars
We all spit at stars
We all spit at stars
The lyrics to Jack Penate's song Spit at Stars seem to be a contemplation on the human condition, particularly on the pursuit of dreams and the inherent uncertainty and frustration that comes with it. The first verse sets the tone of the song with a sense of hopelessness: "Living without reason, dwarfed, alone, imprisoned / Wondering why I'm here at all / Why I'm even trying destined to be filing / The higher you reach the harder you fall." The singer feels trapped and aimless, questioning the purpose of their existence and feeling resigned to a life of mediocrity.
The chorus, repeated throughout the song, introduces an element of unity and solidarity: "We're all the same / All got our dreams / Loose at their seams / 'Cause we all spit at stars." This suggests that despite our individual struggles and aspirations, we all share a common desire to achieve something greater than ourselves, and that this pursuit is both admirable and futile.
The second verse expands on this idea, emphasizing the universal nature of the human condition: "Unifying facts however we act / We feel we've not made our true goal / Something we can see but not reach / Or be can leave you dead in a hole." The singer acknowledges that regardless of our differences in beliefs, values, or actions, we all share the feeling of falling short of our "true goal," and the fear of ending up unfulfilled.
The third verse offers a glimmer of hope and possibility: "You don't get what you don't deserve / Don't expect the world will know what that's absurd / Learn to spit up towards the stars / 'Cause who knows soon your spit will land on Mars." Here, the singer suggests that despite the unpredictability and unfairness of life, we should still strive towards our dreams, and that even the most unlikely aspirations might eventually be realized.
Overall, Spit at Stars seems to be a philosophical reflection on the human struggle for meaning and purpose, and the inherent fragility and resilience of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Living without reason, dwarfed, alone, imprisoned
Feeling purposeless and isolated, trapped in a situation that seems to diminish one's potential.
Wondering why I'm here at all
Questioning one's existence and the purpose of life.
Why I'm even trying destined to be filing
Feeling discouraged and resigned to the idea of being stuck in a mundane job with little hope of advancement.
The higher you reach the harder you fall
Acknowledging the risk of failure that comes with chasing one's dreams and ambitions.
And then you say
Transitioning to a chorus sung by others in a unifying way.
We're all the same
Emphasizing the commonality of shared human experiences.
All got our dreams
Affirming that most people have aspirations and desires they hope to achieve in life.
Loose at their seams
Acknowledging that these dreams are often fragile and vulnerable to being dashed or destroyed.
'Cause we all spit at stars
Using the metaphor of spitting at stars to represent the act of striving towards unattainable goals.
Unifying facts however we act
Recognizing that despite the differences in how people act or appear, everyone ultimately faces the same struggles and desires.
We feel we've not made our true goal
Expressing the feeling that one has not yet achieved a deeply desired objective.
Something we can see but not reach
Referring to an ideal or goal that seems close enough to touch, but always remains just out of reach.
Or be can leave you dead in a hole
Acknowledging the potential danger of becoming too fixated on a goal and losing sight of other important aspects of life.
You don't get what you don't deserve
Highlighting the importance of effort and hard work in achieving success or reaching one's goals.
Don't expect the world will know what that's absurd
Warning against the unrealistic expectation that others will always recognize or reward one's efforts.
Learn to spit up towards the stars
Encouraging others to continue striving towards their goals, even if they seem unattainable or infeasible.
'Cause who knows soon your spit will land on Mars
Using the idea of reaching an unimaginable or seemingly impossible destination like Mars to inspire continued effort and optimism.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JACK PENATE
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Josh Wray
I Dig it. The Video is well made. The song is enjoyable and well sung. and his "dancing" I think is just more his movement through playing. His own style you could say. Its different but it really works for him. Keep entertaining us with brilliant music jack.
Katie Wagner
man you should see him at a live show, he goes all out man!
ghoti17
Wow these guys are really good! Love their vids :D
Matthew Feener
Awesome video - his feet are hypnotic. The dancing amps are funny too. I wince when the guitar falls, though, haha
BassGuitarAdventure
First tune I heard from these, too. Love it. Perky, but a bit short unfortunately.
Sabrina Castle
this guy is MENTAL but yet completly brilliant, unquie, funny and entertaining!
peterwippel
very good guys, music and video. the way to go.
Sofajita
Dude. I love his little dance.
kaesenudeltopf
Ooh, that's some funky footwork, right there!
Brendan Webster
Anyone else remember this song? I remember I bought the album for the girl I fancied at schools birthday