Saturn
Sleeping At Last - Topic Lyrics
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How light carries on endlessly, even after death
With shortness of breath
You explained the infinite
And how rare and beautiful it is to even exist
I couldn't help but ask for you to say it all again
I tried to write it down, but I could never find a pen
That the universe was made just to be seen by my eyes
I couldn't help but ask for you to say it all again
I tried to write it down, but I could never find a pen
I'd give anything to hear you say it one more time
That the universe was made just to be seen by my eyes
With shortness of breath
I'll try to explain the infinite
And how rare and beautiful it is to even exist
With shortness of breath
I'll try to explain the infinite
And how rare and beautiful it truly is that we exist
In "Saturn," Sleeping At Last captures the deep sense of awe and wonder that arises from contemplating the vastness of the universe and the brevity of human existence. The lyrics begin by acknowledging someone who has passed away, someone who taught the singer about the courage of stars. This person imparted the understanding that even after death, light continues to shine and carry on. The mention of "shortness of breath" hints at the fleeting nature of life and the urgency to make sense of the infinite. The singer describes their desperate attempts to capture and hold onto the wisdom they received, but finding it impossible to do so, they yearn to hear it all again, to have the person say that the universe exists to be witnessed by their own eyes.
The repetition of the request to say it all again reveals an insatiable longing for that sense of wonder and the desire to have it reaffirmed. The second verse echoes the first, emphasizing the fleetingness of life and the attempt to grasp the infinite and comprehend the rarity and beauty of our existence. The song ends on a note of determination, with the singer expressing their intention to continue trying to explain the infinite, highlighting its rare and beautiful nature.
Line by Line Meaning
You taught me the courage of stars before you left
Before you left, you showed me how stars possess bravery and resilience.
How light carries on endlessly, even after death
Even in death, the essence of light continues unabated, carrying on eternally.
With shortness of breath
Facing the enormity of existence leaves me breathless.
You explained the infinite
You guided me to comprehend the boundless and limitless.
And how rare and beautiful it is to even exist
You enlightened me on the extraordinary rarity and exquisite beauty of mere existence.
I couldn't help but ask for you to say it all again
I couldn't resist the urge to implore you to repeat your profound teachings.
I tried to write it down, but I could never find a pen
I made attempts to record your wisdom, yet a writing instrument eluded me.
I'd give anything to hear you say it one more time
I'd willingly sacrifice everything to hear your words once more.
That the universe was made just to be seen by my eyes
You conveyed the notion that the universe was created solely for my perception.
With shortness of breath
Encountering the vastness of existence leaves me breathless.
I'll try to explain the infinite
Despite the limitations, I will endeavor to elucidate the boundlessness.
And how rare and beautiful it is to even exist
The exceptional rarity and extraordinary beauty of our existence cannot be overstated.
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Written by: Ryan O'Neal
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