Starlings
Covered in Snow Lyrics


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The sun is dying and so am I
Our time is now, let's break our vows
Hit it hard: Don't be too shy
Claim the prize you wished for

We do our chores and go to sleep
If winds are strong - I'll make the leap
There got to be something more than this
So chase it

Underneath my sheets, I try to get up
To get down with the freaks and fools
Underneath my sheets, I try to get up
To get numb, to get drunk and dumb

Somethings wrong, I can't tell what
We do our best, trying to impress
But life gets dull when left uncut
I don't want to push it further

Waking up: It's on repeat
Another song but the same old beat
There got to be something more than this
So chase it

Underneath my sheets, I try to get up
To get down with the freaks and fools
Underneath my sheets, I try to get up
To get numb, to get drunk and dumb

Amongst the hollow men
We are rambling again
Let's scream until we are sore
We live for nothing more





Amongst the hollow men
We are taking it again
It's rotten at the core
But we live for nothing more

Overall Meaning

The song "Starlings" by Covered in Snow is a reflection of the existential crisis that the singer is going through. The first lyric, "The sun is dying and so am I" sets the tone of the song as the singer feels hopeless and as if time is running out for him. He then goes on to make a plea to live life to the fullest, despite the consequences, "Our time is now, let's break our vows/Hit it hard: Don't be too shy/Claim the prize you wished for."


The singer acknowledges the mundanity of his life, "We do our chores and go to sleep," yearns for something more and is willing to take risks to find it. He is cognizant that he's in a rut and it's making him feel numb and desperate, "Underneath my sheets, I try to get up/To get numb, to get drunk and dumb." The next verse reflects the notion that he's trying his best to keep pushing forward and impress people, but it's not filling the void in his life. He's exhausted with trying to keep up, "But life gets dull when left uncut/I don't want to push it further." He ends with the sentiment that the only way to make something of this mundane life is to "scream until we are sore," to make something out of nothing.


Line by Line Meaning

The sun is dying and so am I
Our time on this earth is limited and we are slowly losing our spark


Our time is now, let's break our vows
We should make the most of our time and do what we truly desire, even if it means breaking our promises


Hit it hard: Don't be too shy
Don't hold back, give it your all without being hesitant


Claim the prize you wished for
Go after your dreams and claim your success


We do our chores and go to sleep
We go through the motions of life, following a routine


If winds are strong - I'll make the leap
If the opportunity arises, I will take a chance and make a bold move


There got to be something more than this
There has to be more to life than just following a mundane routine


So chase it
Take the initiative to pursue what you truly desire


Underneath my sheets, I try to get up
I try to gather the courage to step out of my comfort zone


To get down with the freaks and fools
To let go of inhibitions and join others in doing something unconventional


To get numb, to get drunk and dumb
To escape reality by indulging in alcohol, drugs, and reckless behavior


Somethings wrong, I can't tell what
There is an underlying feeling of discontentment that is hard to pinpoint


We do our best, trying to impress
We try to prove our worth to others and gain their approval


But life gets dull when left uncut
When we don't take risks or make changes, life becomes monotonous


I don't want to push it further
I am hesitant to take things to the next level or make any major changes


Waking up: It's on repeat
Feeling stuck in a cycle of repetitive actions and routines


Another song but the same old beat
The same old routine, going through life without any excitement or change


Amongst the hollow men
In the company of people who lack substance or depth


We are rambling again
We are aimlessly wandering without direction


Let's scream until we are sore
Let's be loud and passionate in our pursuits until we exhaust ourselves


We live for nothing more
Our purpose in life is to live fully and pursue our passions


We are taking it again
We are repeating the same patterns and routines


It's rotten at the core
There is a fundamental issue at the root of our routines that needs to be addressed


But we live for nothing more
Despite the issues, we still live for the passion and excitement that life can bring




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Mikael Engström, Tom Hedlund

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@keithwalsh88

So good!

@wakethefading5750

Gorgeous song, I love it! Awesome video, too, love the skeleton man!

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Sounds pretty good to me. Well done.

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Love this remix!

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Nice song, cool clip!

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Thank you Ric!

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