Stargazing
Delerium Lyrics


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I could sing you to sleep, while I hear your heart beat
I could hold your hand longer than most lovers meet
Ah, see you grasp at every straw, watch you watch your every flaw
See you try so hard
Makes me wanna call in the law
Makes me wanna call in the law

Can't you see what you're doing to me
Can't you feel what my heart wants to feel
Can't you see what you're doing to me
Can't you feel what my heart wants to feel
Can't you know everything you say I can hear you
Don't go, everything you say I can hear you
Don't go I love you, ooh I do

There's no one else for me to blame
To help me through this night
I know right now I have to see the truth in black and white
Oh, I misunderstand every little thing I could
Looked for treason in your eyes
When there was nothing but you

Can't you see what you're doing to me
Can't you feel what my heart wants to feel
Can't you know, everywhere you go I'm with you
Can't you know everything you say I can hear you
Don't go I love you yes I do
I love you, ooh I do

Solemn as an owl you terrorize my mind
Speaking words so foul, there's so few of your kind
Here's my one solution, ahh, it's my lonely path of absolution
To hide behind your every lie, can't do this
Empty out your hand, bring em all to me
Cast them far away, I'm with you

Can't you know everything you say I can hear you
Don't go, everything you say I can hear you
Can't you know, everywhere you go I'm with you




Can't you know, everything you say I can hear you
Don't go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Delerium's song Stargazing are poetic and carry a strong emotional weight. The singer expresses their deep feelings of love for another person, and their desire to be close to them. The opening lines, "I could sing you to sleep, while I hear your heart beat, I could hold your hand longer than most lovers meet" convey a sense of tenderness and intimacy, and a need to be physically close to the other person. The singer then goes on to describe how they watch the other person struggle with their insecurities, and how it makes them want to protect them ("makes me wanna call in the law").


However, the singer also reveals that they struggle with their own doubts and misunderstandings ("Oh, I misunderstand every little thing I could, looked for treason in your eyes, when there was nothing but you"). They acknowledge that they need to confront the truth of their situation ("I know right now I have to see the truth in black and white"), but are also deeply invested in the relationship ("Can't you see what you're doing to me? Can't you feel what my heart wants to feel?"). The song ends with a plea for the other person to stay and to continue to love them ("Don't go I love you, ooh I do").


Overall, the lyrics to Stargazing are about the complexities and joys of intimate relationships, and the need to confront one's own doubts and insecurities in order to truly connect with another person.


Line by Line Meaning

I could sing you to sleep, while I hear your heart beat
I can lull you into sleep as I listen to your heart beat.


I could hold your hand longer than most lovers meet
My love for you is so strong that I can stay connected with you longer than most relationships.


Ah, see you grasp at every straw, watch you watch your every flaw
I can see you trying your best and getting discouraged as you are overly critical of yourself.


See you try so hard
I notice how much effort you are putting in.


Makes me wanna call in the law
It makes me want to intervene and help you with all my might.


Can't you see what you're doing to me
Don't you realize how much you affect me?


Can't you feel what my heart wants to feel
Can't you understand that my heart desires your love?


Can't you know everything you say I can hear you
I am always listening to every word you say.


Don't go, everything you say I can hear you
Please don't leave me, I want to be close to you and hear everything you say.


Don't go I love you, ooh I do
I don't want you to leave because I love you deeply.


There's no one else for me to blame
I can't blame anyone else for my feelings, it's all because of you.


To help me through this night
I need you to be with me to help me feel better tonight.


I know right now I have to see the truth in black and white
I need to accept the reality of our situation and deal with it honestly.


Oh, I misunderstand every little thing I could
I often misinterpret your actions and words.


Looked for treason in your eyes
I have wrongly suspected you of disloyalty.


When there was nothing but you
In reality, there was no betrayal, you are the only one for me.


Can't you know, everywhere you go I'm with you
I am always with you, even when we are apart.


Solemn as an owl you terrorize my mind
Your serious and intense personality causes me anxiety and fear.


Speaking words so foul, there's so few of your kind
You speak harshly and critically, which is not common among people like you.


Here's my one solution, ahh, it's my lonely path of absolution
I have a single solution, which is to forgive you even if it means doing it alone.


To hide behind your every lie, can't do this
I cannot continue to hide behind your lies and excuses.


Empty out your hand, bring em all to me
Release everything you are holding onto and give it to me.


Cast them far away, I'm with you
Let go of your burdens and I will be there to support you.


Don't go
Please don't leave me.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANGELA MCLUSKEY, NOWELL RHYS FULBER, RHYS FULBER, ROY KELVIN SALMOND, ROY KEVIN SALMOND, WILHELM ANTON LEEB

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