Christine Kane is an American folk singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist… Read Full Bio ↴Christine Kane is an American folk singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist based in Asheville, North Carolina.

Christine’s songs have been recorded by several popular artists, including country diva Kathy Mattea, and “Nashville Star” finalist Casey Simpson. Borders Books & Music chose Christine’s CD, Rain & Mud & Wild & Green as one of the Best of 2003, and the Washington Post called her “a petite powerhouse of a singer.”

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Overjoyed
Christine Kane Lyrics

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The midnight sky all stars and black like
darkened glass and glitter
such (???) that I go back inside and wait for warmer weather
so here it's new year's eve again
and everything keeps changing
I raise my glass and toast the gods in charge of
rearranging

all of the world is designed to remind you
all of the light
that you could find is inside
under all of the noise
what's it like to be overjoyed

in spite of daytime (plans?)
higher standards dreams defended
there's not a single thing
that's turned out quite like I intended
and so you learn that holding on is nothing less than panic
when big things fall apart and hearts get that much more gigantic

all of the world is designed to remind you
all of the light
that you could find is inside
under all of the noise
are you scared to be overjoyed

it used to be a race to see just who'd get there the fastest
this frozen night it's only right
to consecrate the madness

all of the world is designed to remind you
all of the light
that you could find is inside

under all of the noise
here's your chance to be overjoyed

Overall Meaning

Christine Kane’s song Overjoyed is a reflection on the end of the year, specifically on New Year’s Eve, when everything keeps changing, and nothing turns out quite the way she planned. The first verse describes the midnight sky as being filled with stars, yet also darkened by glitter, giving the impression of a night sky that is simultaneously beautiful and ominous. She describes the feeling of the cold weather that drives her indoors, waiting for warmer weather. As the New Year approaches, she raises her glass in a toast to the gods, acknowledging the reordering or rearranging of things. The song stresses the idea that the world is designed to remind us that all the light we need to find is inside us, despite the noise.

The second verse talks of the contrast between daytime plans, higher standards, and dreams that may have been defended, yet nothing has turned out as she intended. She has come to understand that holding on is pointless and futile when things fall apart. Instead, she learns to let go of the past and embrace the present, allowing her heart to be as large as possible. The final verse talks about how, in the past, it was a race to see who could get to the good stuff the fastest. However, the frozen night of New Year’s Eve is an opportunity to embrace the madness and consecrate it.

Line by Line Meaning

The midnight sky all stars and black like darkened glass and glitter
The night sky seems like a dark piece of glass with shimmering stars that beckon to me.

such (???) that I go back inside and wait for warmer weather
The winter nights are so cold and dark, that I end up preferring to stay indoors until the warmer months.

so here it's new year's eve again and everything keeps changing
It's New Year's Eve yet again, and life keeps moving and changing without pause.

I raise my glass and toast the gods in charge of rearranging
I celebrate and thank the gods who are responsible for the unexpected and beautiful changes in life.

all of the world is designed to remind you all of the light that you could find is inside under all of the noise what's it like to be overjoyed
The world is created to remind you that happiness comes from within yourself, amidst the hustle and bustle of life. Have you ever felt the pure pleasure of pure joy?

in spite of daytime (plans?) higher standards dreams defended there's not a single thing that's turned out quite like I intended
Despite having sensible plans and high aspirations for my dreams, nothing has gone exactly as planned.

and so you learn that holding on is nothing less than panic when big things fall apart and hearts get that much more gigantic
You learn that trying to hold onto something amidst chaos is merely panicking, and when things fall apart, it's a chance to grow stronger.

are you scared to be overjoyed
Are you afraid to be truly happy with the moment, and not worry about what may come later?

it used to be a race to see just who'd get there the fastest this frozen night it's only right to consecrate the madness
It used to be a race to achieve things as quickly as possible, but on this cold night, it's best to embrace the chaos and unpredictability of life.

all of the world is designed to remind you all of the light that you could find is inside under all of the noise here's your chance to be overjoyed
The world is reminding you once again that true happiness comes from within. Amidst all the commotion, take this opportunity to experience pure bliss.

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