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Illuminate the Sky
Krister Axel Lyrics
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Older than my heart
Which carries a new scar
The image of a better place
Let me see the earth dressed
For the seasons
Diamonds in the street
Tonight I watch an angel
Shoot across the sky
Illuminate the sky
Even as my dreams run slowly
Beneath this printed sunset
They begin to die
We replace the impossible
With the same wicked fever
That burned heaven to the ground
Diamonds in the street
Spotlights in the wild
Tonight I watch an angel
Illuminate the sky
Shoot across the sky
I opened up my veins
Showed you what I believe
I hope you never change
I hope you never change
I hope you will always shine
I hope you never change
The stars in your eyes
Illuminate the sky
The lyrics to Krister Axel's "Illuminate the Sky" speaks to the search for hope and beauty in a world that can sometimes appear dark and hopeless. The opening lines, "I woke up today and my voice was older than my heart / Which carries a new scar / The image of a better place" suggest that the singer has seen or experienced some form of pain or trauma that has left a mark on them. Despite this, they are asking for the ability to see the world anew, dressed in its changing seasons, and to find the beauty in the world around them.
The imagery of "diamonds in the street" and "spotlights in the wild" is a reflection of the contrast between the mundane and the extraordinary. The singer is searching for the extraordinary in everyday life, and they find it in the form of an angel shooting across the sky, illuminating the dark sky. It's a moment of awe and wonder that is powerful and transformative.
The song touches on the idea of replacing the impossible with the same wicked fever that burned heaven to the ground, suggesting that we must not give up our dreams just because they seem out of reach. The chorus, "Diamonds in the street / Spotlights in the wild / Tonight I watch an angel / Illuminate the sky / Shoot across the sky" reinforces the idea that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places, and that hope can be found in the most unlikely moments.
Overall, "Illuminate the Sky" is a powerful and uplifting song about the search for hope and beauty in a world that can seem dark and hopeless.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up today and my voice was
I woke up today with a feeling of being older than what my heart feels.
Older than my heart
I feel like I'm aging faster than my heart does.
Which carries a new scar
I am carrying a new emotional wound which my heart is yet to recognise.
The image of a better place
I am thinking of a happier and more peaceful world.
Let me see the earth dressed
Allow me to witness the beauty of the world, embellished with scenic seasons.
For the seasons
I want to see the world changing its colours according to the season.
Diamonds in the street
The shine of the diamonds is reflecting in the streetlights.
Spotlights in the wild
I see artificial lights shining in the vast, wild nature.
Tonight I watch an angel
I'm observing something beautiful or heavenly in the present moment.
Shoot across the sky
Something beautiful or heavenly moving across the sky.
Illuminate the sky
The beauty or positivity of this beautiful moment brings light and hope to everything around it.
Even as my dreams run slowly
Although my dreams might be taking a while to come true.
Beneath this printed sunset
Under the artificially created sunset.
They begin to die
My dreams are fading away.
We replace the impossible
We start to give up on our far-fetched aspirations.
With the same wicked fever
We replace our lofty goals with negative thoughts and feelings.
That burned heaven to the ground
These negative thoughts resemble the behavior that led to the destruction of heaven.
I opened up my veins
I metaphorically exposed what I believe and hold dear.
Showed you what I believe
I shared my beliefs with others.
I hope you never change
I wish for you to stay pure and continue spreading positivity.
I hope you will always shine
I want your light to shine forever.
The stars in your eyes
You carry a sense of hope and beauty in your eyes.
Illuminate the sky
Your positivity and beauty bring light and hope into everything around you.
Writer(s): Krister Axel
Contributed by Sadie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.