Desolate Son
Laughing Hyenas Lyrics


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I look up above
And see the stars
They're so close and you seem so far
And now my days mean nothing
I need something to hold
The nights are so long
So empty and cold
I close my eyes
Black out the world I see
Remember everyone I had
What it meant to me
Lonesome night
Lonely stars that shine so bright
Each one of those in the sky
Each one alone and so am I

All by myself
Alone I cry
Searching for something I may Never find
Remembering your eyes crave your love
Somehow a memory when it just ain't enough
I close my eyes
Black out the world I see
Remember everyone I had
What it meant to me
Lonesome night




Lonely stars that shine so bright
Each one alone and so am I

Overall Meaning

In the song "Desolate Son," the Laughing Hyenas express feelings of isolation and loneliness. The opening lines, "I look up above and see the stars, they're so close and you seem so far" create a sense of distance and separation from someone or something that the singer desires. They feel as though their days "mean nothing" and they need "something to hold" to fill the emptiness of their nights.


The lyrics also explore the theme of memory and the past. The singer closes their eyes to "black out the world [they] see" to remember everyone they had and what they meant to them. However, the memories only intensify their feelings of loneliness and isolation. The singer is searching for something they may never find and the memory of what they once had just isn't enough.


The lyrics are supported by a slow and melancholic melody, which adds to the emotions of the song. The overall feeling of isolation juxtaposed with the brightness of the stars is a powerful image that creates a sense of longing and sadness.


Line by Line Meaning

I look up above
The singer acknowledges the vastness of the universe.


And see the stars
The singer notices the stars appearing so close yet unattainable.


They're so close and you seem so far
The singer understands how something can be near physically, but still feel distant emotionally.


And now my days mean nothing
The artist is experiencing a lack of purpose in daily life.


I need something to hold
The artist is longing for emotional or physical companionship.


The nights are so long
The singer is feeling the weight of solitude and isolation during the night time.


So empty and cold
The singer associates the night with a lack of warmth and fulfillment.


I close my eyes
The artist begins to detach from reality by shutting out harsh truths.


Black out the world I see
The artist is finding a sense of relief in not facing the reality around them.


Remember everyone I had
The artist is recollecting those who have been in their life.


What it meant to me
The singer is considering the impact and weight of past relationships.


Lonesome night
The artist reiterates their experience of being alone.


Lonely stars that shine so bright
The singer is feeling the contrast between the bright things in life and their own darkness.


Each one of those in the sky
The singer recognizes the vast number of stars and how each has its own place in the sky.


Each one alone and so am I
The singer connects with the stars, observing how each star may have its own journey separate from others, much like themselves.


All by myself
The artist reinforces the idea that they are alone in their experience.


Alone I cry
The artist is acknowledging their pain and processing it alone.


Searching for something I may Never find
The singer is grappling with a sense of loneliness that might never be resolved.


Remembering your eyes crave your love
The singer longs for the love and affection of someone who is no longer with them.


Somehow a memory when it just ain't enough
The artist is trying to hold onto memories of love, but recognizing that memories can't fully fill the void of loneliness.


I close my eyes
The artist seeks to escape from reality once again.


Black out the world I see
The artist seeks relief in avoiding the harsh truths around them.


Remember everyone I had
The singer seeks comfort in reminiscing on those who have been in their life.


What it meant to me
The artist is considering the weight of past relationships and how they have shaped them.


Lonesome night
The singer reiterates their experience of being alone in the dark.


Lonely stars that shine so bright
The singer reflects once again on the contrast between the brightness of the stars and their own darkness.


Each one alone and so am I
The singer connects once again with the stars, reflecting on how they too are on their own separate journeys.




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