Starface*
Jean Dawson Lyrics


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When the night goes, where do I go?
I live my life with my eyes closed, with my eyes closed
I′m just a boy, oh, oh
I'm just a boy, oh, oh

I go outside and the sun doesn′t shine
There's thunder in my steps, make the dead come back to life
There's static in the air
Which one of y′all go try to shake me off my step?
There′s an oculus in the sky

I run from evil
I run from people
I run from evil
I run from people

Whеn the night goes, wherе do I go?
I live my life with my eyes closed, with my eyes closed
I'm just a boy, oh, oh
I′m just a boy, oh, oh

Who do you think you are to me?
Lil' devil got a big smile, lil′ devil got a sharp tail
Lil' devil like it all bad, yeah, you like it all bad
You a creeper in the window
You the monster under my bed, yeah, yeah

I run from evil
I run from people
I run from evil
I run from people

When the night goes, where do I go?
I live my life with my eyes closed, with my eyes closed




I′m just a boy, oh, oh
I'm just a boy, oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Starface" by Jean Dawson are a contemplation of identity and the struggles inherent in the process of self-discovery. The song explores themes of isolation, fear, and the search for meaning in a world that often seems confusing and overwhelming. The first stanza, "When the night goes, where do I go? I live my life with my eyes closed, with my eyes closed. I'm just a boy, oh, oh. I'm just a boy, oh, oh," speaks to the feeling of being lost and unsure of one's place in the world. The repetition of the phrase "I'm just a boy" highlights the vulnerability that comes with such uncertainty.


The second stanza, "I go outside and the sun doesn't shine. There's thunder in my steps, make the dead come back to life. There's static in the air. Which one of y'all go try to shake me off my step? There's an oculus in the sky," continues this contemplation of chaos and the unknown. The thunder in the singer's steps and the reference to the dead coming back to life evoke a sense of danger and unpredictability. Meanwhile, the idea of an "oculus in the sky" speaks to a sense of being watched or controlled by forces beyond our understanding.


The repeated refrain, "I run from evil, I run from people" suggests that the singer is afraid of both the external and internal forces that threaten to overwhelm them. This fear is amplified by the imagery of the "lil' devil" with a "sharp tail" and the "monster under my bed" referenced in the bridge. The struggle to define oneself in the face of such fear and uncertainty is a universal experience, making "Starface" a powerful exploration of the human psyche.


Line by Line Meaning

When the night goes, where do I go?
When everything seems lost, where do I turn to?


I live my life with my eyes closed, with my eyes closed
I'm closed off to the world, living in my own reality


I'm just a boy, oh, oh
I'm just a vulnerable and helpless human being


I go outside and the sun doesn't shine
I search for light and happiness but often fail to find it


There's thunder in my steps, make the dead come back to life
My energy and passion can bring things to life, even if they were previously dead


There's static in the air
There's tension and unease in my surroundings


Which one of y'all go try to shake me off my step?
Who will dare to challenge me and attempt to disrupt my path?


There's an oculus in the sky
There's a mysterious and powerful force watching over me


Who do you think you are to me?
What is your true identity and purpose in my life?


Lil' devil got a big smile, lil' devil got a sharp tail
You may appear innocent and friendly, but you have a darker, more sinister side


Lil' devil like it all bad, yeah, you like it all bad
You enjoy and seek out negativity and darkness


You a creeper in the window
You're a creepy presence that lurks in the shadows


You the monster under my bed, yeah, yeah
You are a looming, menacing threat hiding in the depths of my subconscious


I run from evil
I try to escape from anything that brings harm or negativity into my life


I run from people
I keep others at arm's length and remain guarded


When the night goes, where do I go?
When everything falls apart, where can I turn to for comfort and safety?


I live my life with my eyes closed, with my eyes closed
I prefer to live in my own world and avoid confronting reality


I'm just a boy, oh, oh
Despite my struggles and hardships, I'm still just a young, inexperienced person trying to find my way


I run from evil
I try to shield myself from anything that may harm me or threaten my peace of mind


I run from people
I avoid human connection and tend to isolate myself


I run from evil
I continue to flee from anything that may bring negativity into my life


I run from people
I keep others at arm's length and remain guarded




Writer(s): Unknown Writer, Zachary Alan Ryan Fogarty

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YungStilla

[Intro]
When the night goes, where do I go?
I live my life with my eyes closed, with my eyes closed
I'm just a boy, ah, oh
I'm just a boy, ah, oh

[Verse 1]
I go outside and the sun doesn't shine
There is thunder in my steps, make the dead come back to life
There's static in the air
Which one of y'all go try to shake me off my step?
There's an oculus in the sky

[Chorus]
I run from evil
I run from people
I run from evil
I run from people
I

[Post-Chorus]
Whеn the night goes, wherе do I go?
I live my life with my eyes closed, with my eyes closed
I'm just a boy, ah, oh
I'm just a boy, ah, oh

[Verse 2]

Who do you think you are to me?
Little devil got a big smile, little devil got a sharp tail
Lilttle devil like it all bad, yeah, you like it all bad
You a creeper in the window
You a monster under my bed, aye, aye

[Breakdown]
I-I run-run from evil
I-I-I-I run from people
I-I-I-I run-run from evil
I-I-I-I run from people

[Outro]
When the night goes, where do I go?
I live my life with my eyes closed, with my eyes closed
I'm just a boy, ah, oh
I'm just a boy, ah, oh



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sc6ut

BEST ARTIST ALIVE.

Athvna

For real

Jackify

Most underrated

chrise

"that's on god" - kanye

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blcskho

couldn't agree more

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suaryps

for some reason the whole song gave me a giant feeling of nostalgia and it sounds so great

C HB

Me too, i just discovered this guy after discovering KennyHoopla yesterday too, this gives me 90s nostalgia vibes and i am loving it

moonlight

It’s got a 90’s vibe to it. I felt like that too. Took me back to my childhood

sc6ut

I ❤ STARFACE

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