The Stars Keep On Calling My Name
Mac DeMarco Lyrics


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Honey, the stars keep on calling my name
But don't worry, I've told you again and again
When I'm down, you're always the first one to know
Skipping town, I'll take you wherever I go

And I just wanna go
I just wanna go
Honey, this town's really taking it's toll
But don't worry, I'm all through with feeling this old
When I'm down, you're always the first on my mind
Skipping town, let's get out and see what we find

'Cause I just wanna go
I just wanna go




I just wanna go
I just wanna go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mac DeMarco's song The Stars Keep On Calling My Name portray a sense of wanderlust and a longing to escape the monotony of everyday life. The singer is drawn to the stars and their promise of adventure and escape, but at the same time is comforted by the presence of someone close to them, someone who knows them intimately and is always there for them. The lyrics convey a sense of restlessness, as the singer expresses a desire to travel and explore but also a sense of melancholy, as they feel trapped in their current situation.


The repetition of "I just wanna go" throughout the song reinforces this desire for escape, and the phrase can be interpreted as a longing for something beyond the limitations of everyday life. The line "Honey, this town's really taking its toll" suggests a dissatisfaction with routine and a desire for something more fulfilling. However, the repeated assurance to the person they're addressing, "don't worry, I've told you again and again," suggests that they are aware of the comfort and security that person provides, even as they yearn for something beyond it.


Overall, The Stars Keep On Calling My Name is a song that speaks to the desire for adventure and escape that is a fundamental human impulse, while also acknowledging the importance of the people who support and sustain us in our everyday lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Honey, the stars keep on calling my name
The world is calling me to explore and experience new things.


But don't worry, I've told you again and again
I assure you that you are always on my mind and that none of my adventures will diminish my love for you.


When I'm down, you're always the first one to know
You are my confidant and I always feel comfortable sharing my feelings with you.


Skipping town, I'll take you wherever I go
I am eager to leave this place and I want you by my side throughout my journey.


And I just wanna go
I am restless and craving for new experiences.


Honey, this town's really taking it's toll
I am tired of this mundane and tiring routine and it's taking a toll on me.


But don't worry, I'm all through with feeling this old
I am done with feeling stagnant and I want to break free from this feeling of age and boredom.


When I'm down, you're always the first on my mind
When I feel low, you are my ray of hope and I always think of you first.


Skipping town, let's get out and see what we find
I am motivated to start a new journey and explore the world and all its wonders with you.


'Cause I just wanna go
I am determined to break free from the monotony of my life and travel to new destinations.


I just wanna go
I am excited to embark on this new adventure and make new memories together.


I just wanna go
I am restless and eager to explore everything that the world has to offer.


I just wanna go
I am ready to leave this town behind and chase my dreams with you by my side.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MacBriare Samuel DeMarco

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