Dark Star
Jack River Lyrics
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Love me like I′m something that you know
Think back the freckles on your face
Light up, everything is okay now
You're my dark star, baby, come on spin me round
Be my hot shot ticket to the edge of time
Don′t leave your loved-up lover on the cold, cold ground
Movie screens and neon dreams
You are the darkest star I've ever seen
Now this is the part
Where the credits start to roll
Walk me out
I'm stumbling, I′m falling now
You′re my dark star, baby, come on spin me round
Be my hot shot ticket to the edge of time
Dark star, baby, come spin me around
Don't leave your loved-up lover on the cold, cold ground
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
When I drive past your house
I see all the things I′ve never wanted to see
You and me, in memory, and will I love again?
There's no stars in my eyes
I spent them all on loving you
In the night you showed me everything I know
In the night you showed me everything I know
You′re my dark star, baby, come on spin me round
Be my hot shot ticket to the edge of time
Dark star, baby, come spin me around
Don't leave your loved-up lover on the cold, cold ground
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
The lyrics of Jack River's song "Dark Star" evoke a sense of longing and desperation for a lost love. The opening lines "Touch me one time before you go, love me like I'm something that you know" convey the urgency to experience one last intimate moment before the inevitable departure of the loved one. The lyrics "You're my dark star, baby, come on spin me round, be my hot shot ticket to the edge of time" suggest that the singer wants the loved one to take her on a journey into oblivion where time is irrelevant, and they can be lost in their love forever.
The lines "When I drive past your house, I see all the things I've never wanted to see, you and me, in memory, and will I love again?" reveal the pain associated with lost love, and the fear of being unable to move on. "Dark Star" refers to the loved one who is like a guiding light, leading the singer towards a sense of recklessness in their love, causing them to lose sight of everything else.
The repeated lines "Do you wanna go?" emphasize the sense of urgency and desperation in the singer's plea to the loved one to take her on a journey, asking if they too are willing to take the plunge with her. The song's longing and melancholic melody accompanied by subtle instrumentals create an evocative atmosphere, capturing the essence of lost love and the need to hold on to fleeting moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Touch me one time before you go
I want to feel your touch once more before you leave
Love me like I'm something that you know
Love me with familiarity and understanding
Think back the freckles on your face
Remember the small details that make you unique
Light up, everything is okay now
Bring light to the darkness and find comfort
You're my dark star, baby, come on spin me round
You are my guiding light, lead me on my path
Be my hot shot ticket to the edge of time
Be my exciting, adventurous partner in life
Dark star, baby, come spin me around
My love for you is all-consuming, take me in your embrace
Don't leave your loved-up lover on the cold, cold ground
Don't abandon your love, cherish and appreciate it
Movie screens and neon dreams
The glitz and glamour of life
You are the darkest star I've ever seen
You are the enigmatic, mysterious center of my universe
Now this is the part
This is the moment we've been anticipating
Where the credits start to roll
Our story has come to a close and it's time for the final bow
Walk me out
Escort me out of our story
I'm stumbling, I'm falling now
I'm emotional and struggling to cope with the story's end
Do you wanna go?
Are you ready to move on?
When I drive past your house
Memories flood back when I'm reminded of you
I see all the things I've never wanted to see
The painful and unwanted memories resurface
You and me, in memory, and will I love again?
Can I overcome the pain and love again?
There's no stars in my eyes
I'm no longer enchanted by the beauty of the world
I spent them all on loving you
All my love was for you
In the night you showed me everything I know
You illuminated my life and taught me profound lessons
Do you wanna go?
Are you ready to move on?
Do you wanna go?
Are you ready to leave our memory behind?
Do you wanna go?
Are you ready to face a new dawn?
Do you wanna go?
Are you ready for closure?
Do you wanna go?
Are you ready for new beginnings?
Do you wanna go?
Are you ready to start something new?
Do you wanna go?
Are you ready to leave the past behind?
Do you wanna go?
Are you ready for change?
Writer(s): Holly Rankin
Contributed by Brooklyn F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kerms K
Only 100 000 views?? When I heard it for the first time on the radio I thought it would have been a massive hit. The combination of the guitar riff and her voice really is really catchy
sloma111
For the fvcked up audio level? No wonder...
Jum Hook
This song will be stuck in my head for the rest of my life
Canal do Quintão
This song is so good and the lyrics gave me goosebumps. Jack River deserves much more recognition.
Lots of love from Portugal 😉
dronicX
I love this song so much, Triple J pushed it a whole lot... saddens me a little to see that this song didn't blow up any more on youtube...! but at least that means I know a hidden gem~
Maisa Ruben
I literally love this so much EVERY SINGLE SONG you have is my favorite song ever I love you ❤️
Joel K
Her chorus voice cracks are reminiscent of Gwen Stefani which is freaking pure nostalgia, banger 😎
zam
i‘ve started stanning jack when highway songs came out,, i love dark star so mUch, it makes me lowkey nostalgic. lots of love from germany <33
Maisa Ruben
You captured my heart❤️ will be a fan forever
sammi panini
Dang, rufus do sol, boo seeka, holy holy and now Jack River. Australia literally is a pile of gold that keeps on giving.