A Million Stars
P.J. Olsson Lyrics


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Romance faked in romance books
Twisting heads and second looks
It's coming clear for me today
All the plastic garbage talk
I wanna take your hand and walk
And take you back to our L.A.

And the tears, they never told me more
And the stories seem so clear
Decisions that we made as kids
Have brought us to right here

Your waterfall
Falls over me
The weight, it brings me
To my knees, and
I'm not at the final gate, cause
In this life, you own my fate, and
A million stars
Your atmosphere
I can see it all
In a single tear...
(A million stars... A million stars... A million stars...)

We did our best, we made the moves
Made us fit like tongue in grooves
We're stronger now than yesterday
Little questions all day long
Makes it hard to write a song
It's the silence, ah, I miss those days

And the tears they never told me more
Of the sadness and the fear
And what we are keeps getting strong
The dreams we lost have never been so near

Your waterfall
Falls over me
The weight, it brings me
To my knees, and
Well I'm not at the final gate, cause
In this life, you own my fate, and
A million stars
Your atmosphere
I can see it all
In a single tear...

(A million stars... A million stars...
A single tear... A single tear...
A million stars...)

Your waterfall
Falls over me
The weight, it brings me
To my knees, and
I might be at final gate, cause
In this life, you own my fate, and
A million stars
Your atmosphere
I can see it all
In a single tear...
(A million stars... A million stars... A million stars...)





In a single tear...
(A million stars... A million stars... A million stars...)

Overall Meaning

In the song "A Million Stars" by P.J. Olsson, the lyrics delve into the complexities of love, relationships, and the ups and downs of life. The first verse addresses the contrast between the superficiality of romance books, where everything seems perfect and the characters are flawless, and the reality of relationships. The singer realizes that amidst all the plasticity and shallow conversations, they desire something genuine and authentic. The mention of wanting to take someone back to their "L.A." implies a longing for a place where they can be themselves and escape from the artificiality of the world.


The chorus, with its vivid imagery, portrays the overwhelming emotions that come with falling in love. The metaphor of a waterfall symbolizes the intensity and impact that this love has on the singer. It is both beautiful and powerful, bringing them to their knees. The phrase "I'm not at the final gate" suggests that the journey of love is ongoing and there is still more to discover and experience together. The mesmerizing presence of "a million stars" and "your atmosphere" represents the vastness and depth of their connection, as well as the ability to see everything clearly in just one tear.


The second verse addresses the growth and progress the couple has made in their relationship. They have faced challenges, asked difficult questions, and evolved as individuals and as a pair. The nostalgia for the simplicity and quietness of the past is expressed in missing the silence, suggesting that the constant questioning and noise of life makes it hard to find inspiration for the creation of art, like writing songs.


Overall, "A Million Stars" explores the longing for authenticity in relationships, the intense emotions of love, and the bittersweet nostalgia for simpler times. It is a reflection on the journey of love and the profound impact it has on one's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Romance faked in romance books
Love portrayed in romance novels is often exaggerated and unrealistic


Twisting heads and second looks
People are captivated and intrigued by your presence


It's coming clear for me today
I am beginning to understand and see things more clearly


All the plastic garbage talk
Meaningless and superficial conversations


I wanna take your hand and walk
I want to be by your side and go through life together


And take you back to our L.A.
Returning to the place where we first fell in love


And the tears, they never told me more
Crying doesn't reveal all the emotions and truths within me


And the stories seem so clear
The narratives and experiences are now easy to understand


Decisions that we made as kids
Choices we made when we were young


Have brought us to right here
Those decisions have led us to this exact moment


Your waterfall
Your love and emotions pouring over me


Falls over me
Engulfs and overwhelms me


The weight, it brings me
The intensity of the emotions weighs me down


To my knees, and
It humbles and weakens me


I'm not at the final gate, cause
I haven't reached the end yet


In this life, you own my fate, and
You have a significant influence on my destiny


A million stars
Countless moments of beauty and wonder


Your atmosphere
The vibe or ambiance you bring


I can see it all
I am able to perceive everything clearly


In a single tear...
All the emotions and experiences summarized in a single teardrop


We did our best, we made the moves
We tried our hardest and took action


Made us fit like tongue in grooves
Our compatibility was natural and seamless


We're stronger now than yesterday
Our relationship has grown and become stronger over time


Little questions all day long
Constant doubts and uncertainties


Makes it hard to write a song
It becomes difficult to find inspiration or express myself


It's the silence, ah, I miss those days
I long for the quiet and peaceful moments we used to have


Well I'm not at the final gate, cause
I haven't reached the end yet


I might be at final gate, cause
I could be approaching the end


And what we are keeps getting strong
Our connection and bond continue to grow stronger


The dreams we lost have never been so near
The aspirations we gave up on feel closer than ever before


In a single tear...
All the emotions and experiences summarized in a single teardrop




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Comments from YouTube:

@elizabethmachado5963

Genius PJ! Loving the voice an personality. 💖💖🇺🇾🇺🇾👏👏

@analog556

This is Awesome !

@Belial2510

Can someone tell me which open chords is it ?

@imntafckingsaint

Does he have an album I can download?

@joeafish

You're doing it wrong! haha, i enjoyed that. Pretty good even for PJ!

@Jimmyj405

Hey Buddy, Wake the fuck up !!! we all like your stuff,good !!! We want more, get it ???????

@Jimmyj405

sounds like a 'C '.

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