Stars
Iya Terra Lyrics


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Look up to the stars they will carry you home
Back to the place that′s where you belong
People have been wondering where you've gone
Cuz ya trodding and ya trodding keeping on keeping on
Some people spend their whole life searching
Looking for a message in the lessons that we learning
Love is the fire
Keep the fire burning
Speak from ya heart
′Cause ya heart is yearning to be free
Inside of people like you and me
It took me many lifetimes before I could see that
But now i see it so clearly
Deep within the eyes of the people I love dearly
And still I'm learning from the error of my ways
So I'll be keepin on until the end of my days
′Cause i′ve learned in time
Life is fucking beautiful so go and let your light shine!
Said I don't know which way I′m gonna go But I gotta keep going
Just take me home
When ya look up to the stars and you feel it in your heart
That's when you′ll know
Just take me home, Just take me Away
Far from the city where I've come to stay
To gather up my heartbeats, put them on the page
So I can throw them to the skyline, just to pass my time by
Every single word I say
Let it be peaceful, let it be meaningful
Create something beautiful
Powerful, Magical, something I can live for
What are ya waiting for? Go and let your light shine
Said I don′t know which way I'm gonna go
But I gotta keep goin
Just take me home
When ya look up to the stars and you feel it in your heart
That's when you′ll know
Just take me home, Just take me there
To the place that I wanna be
Looking up I see the future in front of me
I see the past and I don′t look back
Right here right now, that's exactly where I wanna be
We live we learn we grow we have to fall to rise
Lessons learned the hard way open up our eyes
Sometimes I laugh, sometimes I cry
All of my darkness, all of my light
Said I don′t know which way I'm gonna go
But I gotta keep goin
Just take me home
When ya look up to the stars and you feel it in your heart




That′s when you'll know
Just take me home, Just take me...

Overall Meaning

The song 'Stars' by Iya Terra is an inspirational and uplifting piece that tells a story of self-discovery and finding one's place in the world. The lyrics encourage listeners to look up to the stars and allow them to guide them back to where they belong. The song begins with the idea that people are always searching for something and often wonder where others have gone. The artist then explains that love is the fire that keeps the fire burning, and one must speak from the heart because the heart yearns to be free. The artist acknowledges that it takes time to see things clearly, but with patience, we can learn from the errors of our ways and let our light shine.


As the song progresses, the artist talks about finding a way to channel their thoughts and emotions into something beautiful and meaningful. They want to create something that they can live for, and urge listeners to do the same. The artist acknowledges that life is full of ups and downs, and we must keep going through it all. The chorus repeats the desire to be taken home and reminds us that when we look up to the stars, we will know the way. The song concludes with the idea that we must fall to rise, and all of our experiences, good and bad, shape who we are.


Overall, 'Stars' is a powerful message to stay true to oneself, follow one's heart and let one's light shine.


Line by Line Meaning

Look up to the stars they will carry you home
The stars symbolize a place of belonging and comfort. They can guide you back to where you belong.


Back to the place that's where you belong
The singer is encouraging listeners to return to a place of safety or home that brings a sense of belonging.


People have been wondering where you've gone
The absence of someone who has lost their way is noticed and people care enough to wonder where they have gone.


Cuz ya trodding and ya trodding keeping on keeping on
The artist acknowledges the hard work and persistence it takes to keep going despite difficulties and obstacles.


Some people spend their whole life searching
Many people spend their entire lives searching for meaning, purpose or happiness.


Looking for a message in the lessons that we learning
People are searching for a message or meaning in the lessons they learn throughout their lives.


Love is the fire
Love is a powerful force that inspires and motivates people to do incredible things.


Keep the fire burning
The artist is encouraging the listener to keep the passion they have alive and strong.


Speak from ya heart
The artist is urging the listener to speak from a place of authenticity and emotion.


'Cause ya heart is yearning to be free
The heart desires to be free from obligation or societal constraints.


Inside of people like you and me
This line acknowledges that everyone feels this way, not just the singer or the listener.


It took me many lifetimes before I could see that
The artist has experienced a lot in their life and it took them a long time to come to this realization.


But now i see it so clearly
The singer now fully understands this idea and sees it with a newfound clarity.


Deep within the eyes of the people I love dearly
The singer finds this understanding in the eyes of the people they love the most.


And still I'm learning from the error of my ways
The singer is still learning and growing despite having reached a sense of clarity. They acknowledge their own mistakes and shortcomings.


So I'll be keepin on until the end of my days
The artist will continue to learn and grow throughout their lifetime.


'Cause i've learned in time
Through experience and time, the artist has learned something valuable.


Life is fucking beautiful so go and let your light shine!
Life is beautiful and the singer encourages the listener to let their own light shine and contribute to that beauty.


Said I don't know which way I'm gonna go But I gotta keep going
The singer acknowledges that they aren't sure what the future holds or what direction they might take, but they know they need to keep moving forward.


Just take me home
The artist desires to return to a place of safety or comfort.


When ya look up to the stars and you feel it in your heart That's when you'll know
The stars represent a sense of belonging or comfort, and the artist encourages the listener to trust their instincts when they feel that sense.


Just take me home, Just take me Away
The artist is again requesting to be taken away to a place of safety or comfort.


Far from the city where I've come to stay
The city represents a place the singer has come to for a temporary reason, but implies that it is not their true home.


To gather up my heartbeats, put them on the page
The artist is gathering their emotions, feelings and experiences and putting them into words or expression.


So I can throw them to the skyline, just to pass my time by
The singer enjoys expressing themselves creatively and gains a sense of fulfillment or enjoyment from it.


Every single word I say
Every word the singer says has meaning and importance to them.


Let it be peaceful, let it be meaningful
The singer hopes that their words will be peaceful and meaningful to those who hear them.


Create something beautiful
The artist finds beauty in creating something, whether that be art or something else.


Powerful, Magical, something I can live for
The artist desires to create something that is impactful and meaningful in their life.


What are ya waiting for? Go and let your light shine
The singer is encouraging the listener to take action and let their own light shine.


To the place that I wanna be
The singer desires to be taken to a place where they feel safe, comfortable and happy.


Looking up I see the future in front of me
The artist is optimistic about their future and looking ahead with a sense of hope.


I see the past and I don't look back
The artist has moved past their past experiences and is no longer dwelling on them.


Right here right now, that's exactly where I wanna be
The artist is present in the moment and is happy to be where they are currently.


We live we learn we grow we have to fall to rise
Life is a continuous journey of learning and growth, and sometimes we have to experience hardship or failure in order to move forward.


Lessons learned the hard way open up our eyes
Difficult experiences can provide valuable lessons and can lead to greater understanding or perspective.


Sometimes I laugh, sometimes I cry
Life is full of different emotions and experiences, both good and bad.


All of my darkness, all of my light
The singer acknowledges the different aspects of themselves -good and bad, positive and negative.




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A Dose of Los

This is deeper than its time, the world is missing so much love and positivity. Keep it up y’all been five years strong I also sing reggae.

Garrett Peterson

Oh I totally know what you mean, but I think it's perfect for our time! You're right though This is the future these guys are living like I'm living like you're living like we all need to be living 😀❤️❤️❤️

So deep so deep.

marcos1289

A Dose of Los are you in a band or have recordings, if so could you provide a link to ur music?

Erin Baker

In a low place in my life and this song really touched my soul and told me everything will be okay. Never related to a song more than this <3

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