Venus And Mars
Sarah Brightman Lyrics

The opening verses of Sarah Brightman's Venus and Mars talk about a group of people who are waiting for transportation in the hall of a great cathedral. They are waiting for Starship 21ZNA9, which is supposed to transport them to an unknown location. Sarah refers to her friend who studies the stars, Venus and Mars, which we can assume is a nod to astrology. The line 'Venus and Mars are alright tonight' seems to suggest that the stars must be aligned in such a way that things are going to go well for our characters.

The second verse goes on to describe how the trip has just started, and the group of people are still on their vacation. Sarah runs into a good friend of hers, who sells her a sign that is connected to reaching for the stars. The line 'Venus and Mars are alright tonight' repeats itself, reinforcing that the stars are going to be with them every step of the way.

The third and final verse talks about sitting in the stands of a sports arena, waiting for a show to begin. This time, Sarah's friend follows the stars, implying that they are using the stars to guide them in life. The lines 'Red lights, green lights, strawberry wine' evoke a sense of excitement and anticipation, as if something big is about to happen. The final line, once again, reinforces the idea that the stars are aligned in such a way that everything will be alright.