Interstellar
Carly Gibert Lyrics

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Right away, right away
I′ll be packing my bags
I'll be calling a cab when you sleep
By the way, by way
I know you told me to shine
Just to cut out the lights on me
Just let me be

Feeling out of my universe
You only make it worse when the stars align
I′ll be in another life
Saying you knew me first
Well, maybe you knew her
Called tonight
To say goodbye
Interstellar

I just need a second, need a second
Just to see it from above
Can't stop looking up
Interstellar
Always put me second, need a second
For myself to pick me up
See me from above

'Cause I made you my universe
I always put you first
But you never knew me and you never knew her
And you knew I would leave, and you knew it would hurt
I just need a second, need a second
Just to see it from above
See it from above
Interstellar

Outer space, outer space
Been passing you by, living life on a high you can′t reach
Oh, oh
And you say it′s love, yeah, you say it's just like a meteor
Shower easier
With you out of touch, it′s another drug
That I want forever
Interstellar

I just need a second, need a second
Just to see it from above
Can't stop looking up
Interstellar
Always put me second, need a second
For myself to pick me up
See me from above

′Cause I made you my universe
I always put you first
But you never knew me and you never knew her
And you knew I would leave, and you knew it would hurt
I just need a second, need a second
Just to see it from above
See it from above

Feeling out of my universe
You only make it worse when the stars align
I'll be in another life
Saying you knew me first
Well, maybe you knew her
Called tonight
To say goodbye
Interstellar

I just need a second, need a second
Just to see it from above
Can′t stop looking up
Interstellar
Always put me second, need a second
For myself to pick me up
See me from above

'Cause I made you my universe
I always put you first
But you never knew me and you never knew her
And you knew I would leave, and you knew it would hurt
I just need a second, need a second
Just to see it from above

See it from above
Interstellar

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Carly Gibert's song Interstellar talk about a person feeling trapped in a relationship where they always come second, regardless of how much they try to please their partner. The title itself alludes to the concept of space and being lost in it, which refers to the feeling of being out of their universe. The first few lines mention packing bags and calling a cab while the partner sleeps, indicating a desire to leave the relationship. The words "You only make it worse when the stars align" also suggest that despite efforts to make things work, the relationship is doomed to fail.

As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the fact that their partner never knew them or understood them, despite them putting their partner first and making them their universe. The lyrics "well, maybe you knew her" could indicate a feeling of being replaced or overshadowed by someone else. At the same time, the singer acknowledges that ending the relationship would be painful for both parties. Ultimately, the singer just needs a second, maybe to see things from a different perspective or to gain clarity and distance.

Overall, the lyrics of Interstellar describe a situation where someone feels trapped and unfulfilled in a relationship where they are always second-best. The imagery of space and disconnect suggests a feeling of detachment and longing for something more.

Line by Line Meaning

Right away, right away
Without delay, without delay

I′ll be packing my bags
I will be preparing to leave

I'll be calling a cab when you sleep
I will call for a taxi when you are asleep

By the way, by way
Incidentally, incidentally

I know you told me to shine
You said to me to be successful

Just to cut out the lights on me
You undermined and sabotaged me

Just let me be
Just allow me to go

Feeling out of my universe
Feeling alienated and disoriented from my life

You only make it worse when the stars align
You worsen my situation when things finally go well

I′ll be in another life
I will be in a new existence

Saying you knew me first
Stating that you were acquainted with me before anyone else

Well, maybe you knew her
Perhaps you were familiar with another person

Called tonight
Telephoned tonight

To say goodbye
To bid farewell

Interstellar
To travel through the universe or beyond

I just need a second, need a second
I simply require a moment, need a moment

Just to see it from above
Only to observe from a higher perspective

Can't stop looking up
Can't resist looking skyward

Always put me second, need a second
You consistently prioritized me second, I require a second (chance)

For myself to pick me up
To elevate myself

′Cause I made you my universe
Because I viewed you as my entire world

I always put you first
I always prioritized your needs above mine

But you never knew me and you never knew her
You never truly recognized me and you never really recognized someone else

And you knew I would leave, and you knew it would hurt
You were aware that I would depart, and you knew it would be painful

Outer space, outer space
The void beyond the Earth's atmosphere

Been passing you by, living life on a high you can't reach
I've been leaving you behind, living an unattainable life

Oh, oh
Expressing exasperation or disappointment

And you say it's love, yeah, you say it's just like a meteor shower easier
You claim it is love, but you compare it to an easy-to-come-by meteor shower

With you out of touch, it's another drug
When I can't get in touch with you, it feels like another addiction

That I want forever
That I desire permanently

See me from above
View me from a higher perspective

Interstellar
Traveling through space or beyond

Writer(s): Alexandra Veltri, Cameron Bartolini, Carly Gibert, Evangeline Rose Miele

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Comments from YouTube:

@belzael

3y↑17

I can't understand why she's so underrated. She's amazing and ALL songs she made are AMAZING !!! Keep going girl, your time will come. Believe in yourself, do it for yourself ❤

@carinemeouchy1963

3y↑4

I’m so proud of her. She’s an amazing and hard working queen. Ly Carly 😩

@thewikiwikiwildwest7141

3y↑2

I’ve found this song on the NOW 79 CD and when I first heard this song, I immediately fell in love with this song! I will definitely be supporting her and listening to her other projects.