To date, Olsen has released six studio albums: Half Way Home (2012), Burn Your Fire for No Witness (2014), My Woman (2016), All Mirrors (2019), Whole New Mess (2020) and Big Time (2022).
Stars
Angel Olsen Lyrics
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You treat me like a child, I'm angry, blind
I feel so much at once that I could scream
I wish I had the voice of everything
I wish I had the voice of everything
To scream the animals, to scream the earth
To scream the stars out of our universe
To scream the feeling 'til there's nothing left
To scream the feeling 'til there's nothing left
I'll close my eyes
I'll close my eyes and try to breathe for the world
Well you could change my mind with just a smile
And just before I turn to leave, I think
I could use the thoughts you've given me
Oh, I could use the thoughts you've given me
To sing the animals, to sing the earth
To sing the stars into our universe
To sing it all back into something new
To sing for life, for myself, and maybe you
Wish I had the voice of everything, sometimes
Wish I had the voice of everything
I'll close my eyes
I'll close my eyes and try to breathe for the world
Ooh, for the world
Ooh, for the world
Oh oh oh oh ah
Yes, for the world
The lyrics of Angel Olsen's song "Stars" reflect a sense of frustration with the current state of the world and a desire for change. The singer feels overwhelmed with emotions and wishes she had the power to voice all the feelings, as if the weight of the world rested on her shoulders. The opening lines suggest that the singer's vulnerability is perhaps exploited by someone close to her who enjoys seeing her in distress. However, the latter part of the song expresses a determination to channel her emotions into something positive - a desire to sing or scream for the earth, the stars and for life itself.
The lyrics are notable for their simplicity and directness, yet they convey a sense of depth and intensity. The repetition of the phrase "I wish I had the voice of everything" creates a feeling of powerlessness, and at the same time, a longing to have a voice that could change the world. The imagery of screaming and singing suggests that she wishes to be heard and to express her emotions in a raw and unfiltered way.
The final lines "I'll close my eyes and try to breathe for the world" suggest that the singer is trying to find a way to make a positive impact on the world despite feeling overwhelmed by it. The song conveys a sense of urgency and a call for action, urging listeners to take control of their situation and to make their voices heard.
Line by Line Meaning
I think you like to see me lose my mind
You enjoy making me lose control and become irrational
You treat me like a child, I'm angry, blind
You patronize and frustrate me, leaving me feeling upset and confused
I feel so much at once that I could scream
I am overwhelmed with emotions and feel the need to vent my frustrations
I wish I had the voice of everything
I desire the ability to express myself through every living being and entity
To scream the animals, to scream the earth
To use my voice to represent the pain and desperation of all living creatures and the planet itself
To scream the stars out of our universe
To use my voice to challenge the powerful and entrenched systems that govern our existence
To scream it all back into nothingness
To use my voice to break down the constructs and assumptions that hold us back and create a blank slate for something new
To scream the feeling 'til there's nothing left
To use my voice to fully experience and express the depth of my emotions until there is no energy left behind them
I'll close my eyes
I will focus inward and block out external distractions in order to concentrate on the task at hand
I'll close my eyes and try to breathe for the world
I will attempt to center myself and expend positive energy in order to provide some degree of solace or rejuvenation to the world around me
Well you could change my mind with just a smile
Your positive influence and support have a profound effect on me and my outlook
And just before I turn to leave, I think
I reflect on the experiences and ideas that have been imparted on me before departing
I could use the thoughts you've given me
Your insights and counsel have been valuable and I appreciate them
To sing the animals, to sing the earth
To use my voice to represent the joy and beauty of all living creatures and the planet itself
To sing the stars into our universe
To use my voice to celebrate the mystical and profound elements of our existence
To sing it all back into something new
To use my voice to help create a fresh and optimistic path forward
To sing for life, for myself, and maybe you
To use my voice to animate and inspire myself and those around me, hopefully for the better
Wish I had the voice of everything, sometimes
I experience moments where I feel frustrated by my inability to connect with and express myself through all living creatures and entities
Ooh, for the world
I am motivated by a desire to use my gifts and talents to improve the world around me
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: ANGEL L. OLSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@otto1081
I think you like to see me lose my mind
You treat me like a child, I'm angry, blind
I feel so much at once that I could scream
I wish I had the voice of everything
I wish I had the voice of everything
To scream the animals, to scream the earth
To scream the stars out of our universe
To scream it all back into nothingness
To scream the feeling 'til there's nothing left
To scream the feeling 'til there's nothing left
I'll close my eyes
I'll close my eyes and try to breathe for the world
Well you could change my mind with just a smile
And just before I turn to leave, I think
I could use the thoughts you've given me
Oh, I could use the thoughts you've given me
To sing the animals, to sing the earth
To sing the stars into our universe
To sing it all back into something new
To sing for life, for myself, and maybe you
Wish I had the voice of everything, sometimes
Wish I had the voice of everything
I'll close my eyes
I'll close my eyes and try to breathe for the world
Ooh, for the world
Ooh, for the world
Oh oh oh oh ah
Yes, for the world
@isibona3869
STARS --
I think you like to see me lose my mind
You treat me like a child, I'm angry, blind
I feel so much at once that I could scream
I wish I had the voice of everything
I wish I had the voice of everything
To scream the animals, to scream the earth
To scream the stars out of our universe
To scream it all back into nothingness
To scream the feeling 'til there's nothing left
To scream the feeling 'til there's nothing left
I'll close my eyes
I'll close my eyes and try to breathe for the world
Well you could change my mind with just a smile
And just before I turn to leave, I think
I could use the thoughts you've given me
Oh, I could use the thoughts you've given me
To sing the animals, to sing the earth
To sing the stars into our universe
To sing it all back into something new
To sing for life, for myself, and maybe you
Wish I had the voice of everything, sometimes
Wish I had the voice of everything
I'll close my eyes
I'll close my eyes and try to breathe for the world
Ooh, for the world
Ooh, for the world
Oh oh oh oh ah
Yes, for the world....
@moothaship75
I'm going to South American and I'm going to sing this song in bars.
@bolvic81
Yeah!? Wish I could do that.
@mariyahlitolff4151
this song is great - the whole album was cool too.
@thasupremeoverlord
when you feel contained, divided and averaged by others but the last thing you have ever wanted to do is contain, divide or average anyone else or yourself...
@RozzWilliamGrover
Babe with a pretty voice and crunchy, beautiful music. What's not to love?
@daliamartinez7577
Favorite song out of all of them. Definitely.
@otto1081
I think you like to see me lose my mind
You treat me like a child, I'm angry, blind
I feel so much at once that I could scream
I wish I had the voice of everything
I wish I had the voice of everything
To scream the animals, to scream the earth
To scream the stars out of our universe
To scream it all back into nothingness
To scream the feeling 'til there's nothing left
To scream the feeling 'til there's nothing left
I'll close my eyes
I'll close my eyes and try to breathe for the world
Well you could change my mind with just a smile
And just before I turn to leave, I think
I could use the thoughts you've given me
Oh, I could use the thoughts you've given me
To sing the animals, to sing the earth
To sing the stars into our universe
To sing it all back into something new
To sing for life, for myself, and maybe you
Wish I had the voice of everything, sometimes
Wish I had the voice of everything
I'll close my eyes
I'll close my eyes and try to breathe for the world
Ooh, for the world
Ooh, for the world
Oh oh oh oh ah
Yes, for the world
@lexiliuta589
God this song makes me emo but i love angel....shes my mom
@nuuuabo
one of her best
@jim6933
it is just so badass