Starlight
Mechanical Parts Inside Lyrics
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I had fear to seek what I couldn't find
Nights went by - then time stopped to flow
Birds refused to sing and fireflies wouldn't glow
We won't see the truth, as much in shame as in sorrow
Walk-ins processing this world inside a body we borrow
We involve ourselves in a life crime, only to pass out to nothing
It's hard for us to let our beloved ones depart
Deny from time and God to steal their breaths away
But eyes of those gone, are only closed to be opened again
What is born, still lives, and cannot decay in the cold earth
We won't see the truth, as much in shame as in sorrow
Walk-ins processing this world inside a body we borrow
We involve ourselves in a life crime, only to pass out to nothing
Involve ourselves in a life lie, to repose...
It's so hard to see clear in the dark
But I want to believe and I want to be free
Light is our souls, travelling through time
Matter will transform and live into the starlight
We won't see the truth, as much in shame as in sorrow
Walk-ins processing this world inside a body we borrow
We involve ourselves in a life crime, only to pass out to nothing
Involve ourselves in a life lie, to repose...
In Starlight
The lyrics of Mechanical Parts Inside's song Starlight are introspective and philosophical at the core, as they examine the nature of life and death, the human condition, and the universe we inhabit. The opening lines suggest that ignorance can bring joy and hope, but it also implies a fear of seeking knowledge and truth. The reference to nights going by and time stopping to flow could be interpreted as a metaphor for our limited human perspective and understanding of time and space.
The next stanza delves deeper into the idea that we are spiritual beings living in temporary physical bodies. The phrase "walk-ins processing this world inside a body we borrow" alludes to the concept of reincarnation or spiritual migration. The lines "we involve ourselves in a life crime, only to pass out to nothing, involve ourselves in a life lie, to repose" might suggest that our actions and beliefs in this temporary life are insignificant or even misguided in the grand scheme of things.
The third stanza speaks to the difficulty we face in accepting death and letting go of loved ones. The reference to denying time and God could mean that we struggle to come to terms with mortality and may question the existence of an afterlife. The idea that "what is born, still lives, and cannot decay in the cold earth" could be interpreted as implying that there is an eternal essence or soul that transcends physical death.
The final stanza of the song seems to bring together the core themes of the lyrics by declaring that light is the essence of our souls, and that we are all connected to each other and to the universe. The idea that matter will transform and live into starlight could be a reference to the scientific idea that all matter originated from the stars and will eventually return to the cosmos.
Line by Line Meaning
Ignorance gave me joy and hope
I used to find happiness and optimism in not knowing the truth
I had fear to seek what I couldn't find
I was scared to search for answers that might not exist
Nights went by - then time stopped to flow
As time passed, I felt like I was stuck in a stagnant or infinite moment
Birds refused to sing and fireflies wouldn't glow
The world around me felt lifeless and dull, devoid of its usual beauty
We won't see the truth, as much in shame as in sorrow
We're unwilling to accept the reality of our existence, feeling embarrassed and saddened by it
Walk-ins processing this world inside a body we borrow
Our souls are temporary visitors in these physical vessels, trying to understand this world while we can
We involve ourselves in a life crime, only to pass out to nothing
We commit to the deception and distractions of life, but eventually all meaning dissipates and we fade away
Involve ourselves in a life lie, to repose...
We immerse ourselves in the illusion of living, as a way to find solace and rest from the fear of the unknown
It's hard for us to let our beloved ones depart
We struggle to come to terms with death and separation from the people we love
Deny from time and God to steal their breaths away
We wish that we could control the passage of time and even divine intervention, to prevent those we care about from dying
But eyes of those gone, are only closed to be opened again
We take comfort in the idea that death is only temporary, and that afterlife or reincarnation may occur
What is born, still lives, and cannot decay in the cold earth
Even when our bodies perish, our spirits or souls live on in some form that transcends physical limitations
It's so hard to see clear in the dark
We struggle to find clarity or insight when we're going through challenging or obscure times
But I want to believe and I want to be free
Despite the difficulty of navigating existence, we desire to have faith and experience freedom from fear and uncertainty
Light is our souls, travelling through time
We believe that our spiritual essence or energy endures through the ages and experiences that life brings
Matter will transform and live into the starlight
Even physical matter has the capacity to evolve and transcend into some universal form or essence beyond our understanding
We won't see the truth, as much in shame as in sorrow
We're unwilling to accept the reality of our existence, feeling embarrassed and saddened by it
Walk-ins processing this world inside a body we borrow
Our souls are temporary visitors in these physical vessels, trying to understand this world while we can
We involve ourselves in a life crime, only to pass out to nothing
We commit to the deception and distractions of life, but eventually all meaning dissipates and we fade away
Involve ourselves in a life lie, to repose...
We immerse ourselves in the illusion of living, as a way to find solace and rest from the fear of the unknown
In Starlight
This phrase acts as a title or chorus for the song, emphasizing the idea of a transcendent, universal force that we're all a part of
Contributed by Blake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.