Dark Star
POLIÇA Lyrics
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What is all mine
Not my child not my child
Hold you just a little while
I'm gonna give her all my life
Until she's until she's
Swooped up by the sea of love
What is all mine
Not my child not my child
Hold you just a little while
I'm gonna give her all my life
Until she's until she's
Swooped up by the sea of love
Ain't a man in this world who can pull me down
From my dark star dark star
I will remain there
It's done me good so far
Ain't a man in this world who can pull me down
From my dark star dark star
I will remain there
It's done me good so far
What is mine, what is all mine
Not my child not my child
Hold you just a little while
I'm gonna give her all my life
Until she's until she's
Swooped up, swooped up, by the sea of love
Ain't a man in this world who can pull me down
From my dark star dark star
I will remain there
It's done me good so far
Ain't a man in this world who can pull me down
From my dark star dark star
I will remain there
It's done me good so far
What is mine, oooh
What is all mine
Not my child, not my child
Hold you just a little while
I'm gonna give her all my life
Until she's, until she's
Swooped up by the sea of love
In "Dark Star," Poliça grapples with the idea of motherhood and the sacrifices that come with it. The lyrics suggest a mother's fierce protectiveness over her child, vowing to give her all her life until she is taken away by love. The lines "Not my child not my child/Hold you just a little while" juxtapose the mother's desire to hold onto her child with the reality that her daughter will eventually grow up and leave her. The repetition of the lines "What is mine, what is all mine" highlights this possessive desire to protect her child's innocence and keep her close while she still can.
At the same time, the song speaks to the idea of a "dark star," something that is beautiful and powerful but also lonely and isolating. This symbol could be interpreted as a struggle with addiction or mental illness, as the lines "Ain't a man in this world who can pull me down/From my dark star" suggest a sense of determination to remain in that space despite its difficulties. The final line, "It's done me good so far," echoes this idea that the dark star has its benefits, even as it can be a heavy burden to bear.
Overall, "Dark Star" is a complex exploration of motherhood, addiction, and the often-conflicting emotions that come with both. The song speaks to the intense love and protectiveness that mothers feel for their children, while also acknowledging the struggle to hold onto that love amid the turmoil of life.
Line by Line Meaning
What is mine
The singer is questioning what belongs to them.
What is all mine
The singer is questioning what they truly possess.
Not my child not my child
The singer confirms that they do not have a child.
Hold you just a little while
The artist wants to cherish their moments with someone.
I'm gonna give her all my life
The artist is willing to invest all of themselves in someone else.
Until she's until she's
The singer will continue to give their all until a certain point.
Swooped up by the sea of love
The singer envisions an ideal end, where they are lost in love.
Ain't a man in this world who can pull me down
The artist is declaring their self-sufficiency.
From my dark star dark star
The artist refers to an inner power that keeps them strong.
I will remain there
The artist vows to hold onto this power.
It's done me good so far
The singer applauds the positive effects of their inner strength.
What is mine, oooh
The artist repeats their initial question, signaling a continued uncertainty.
Hold you just a little while
The singer once again wants to cherish their moments with someone.
Until she's, until she's
The singer will once again continue to give their all until a certain point.
Swooped up by the sea of love
The singer envisions an ideal end, where they are lost in love.
Writer(s): Ryan Olson, Channy Leaneagh
Contributed by Jonathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@qdelmoral666
Is it just me or this song is hypnotic, I can't just listen to it once, I play it in loop, I want more every time , love the bass and the drums, her voice is mystical , gets me out of my chair and I can't stop dancing to it, it cheers me up, it's like eating a sorbet in a hot day. And it's like a cozy fireplace in winter
☀️ 🙌❤️🙌🔥
@ShellshockedRadio
What a great song, I love it! I put it into my "Shellshocked Radio - Recommendations" List: https://youtu.be/ayIjAV-NG-U Very well done!
@DigitalNomadOnFIRE
This song has been stuck in my head for nearly 10 years.
Awesome.
@basteagui
same. i come back to polica often.
@gayang3
I love that feeling when a band comes from nowhere and absolutely smites me :))))))
@wanttogoplaces
Polica got me through 2020.
Inspiring to survive 2021.
Gave me a tickle in a stomach.
Thank you for keeping me going.
Beautiful.
@JosephEdwardDalek89
Dark Star is addictive! Driving beat! Hypnotic vocals! Endless loop!
@stella4starmusic161
Drum and bass heavy. Yass!
@micklafleur
Thank you for bringin' the 80's back!
@morganmarkus8488
This song is pure magic. "Ain't no man in this world who can pull me down from my dark star, dark star, and I will remain there. It's served me good so far."