Dark Sky
Somerville Jimmy Lyrics


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I was so in love
Gathered up the stars
Gave them all to you
In little glass jars
Easily broken
Now they lay around
Never to light up my dark sky again




Overall Meaning

The opening lines "I was so in love, Gathered up the stars" are a clear reference to the all-consuming feeling of love. This person was so deeply in love, that they were willing to do anything to show it. The imagery of gathering up the stars and putting them in little glass jars speaks to the extravagance and grandness of the love he was feeling. However, love is not always perfect and is often fragile, which is what is conveyed in the next line, "Easily broken". The love that this person had shared with their beloved is now falling apart, just like the glass jars that held the stars.


The last two lines, "Now they lay around, Never to light up my dark sky again" describe the aftermath of the end of a relationship. The stars in the jars were taken away, leaving the singer feeling empty and alone, with nothing to light up their dark sky. It's possible that the stars represented the happiness and light the singer was experiencing during the good times in the relationship. Now that it's over, that light has gone out, leaving him in darkness.


Overall, "Dark Sky" is a poignant exploration of the highs and lows of love. It captures the all-consuming feeling of being in love, as well as the pain that comes with its end. The imagery of the stars in glass jars is both beautiful and heartbreaking, making the song an emotional journey from start to finish.


Line by Line Meaning

I was so in love
My feelings for you were intense and passionate.


Gathered up the stars
I searched far and wide to find the most beautiful things to give to you.


Gave them all to you
I selflessly gave you everything that was most precious to me, without expecting anything in return.


In little glass jars
I placed them in delicate containers to protect them and make them more special.


Easily broken
However, everything is fragile and can be destroyed with just a small mistake.


Now they lay around
The objects of my affection were scattered around and lost their original purpose and meaning.


Never to light up my dark sky again
Sadly, the love I had for you has been extinguished and I will never feel happy again.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JAMES WILLIAM SOMERVILLE, SALLY HERBERT

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Comments from YouTube:

cemcfarlin

I really love how color is used in so many of Jimmy's videos...great artistry!

BRIONITY

One of my favorite songs.

addicted2tha80s

This is my all time fave Jimmy Somerville single. It makes me go wild.

Michael Kočí

Absolutely Super !!! Everything matures as it is .. It's good !!!

Jeremy Godwin

love it, love your work jimmy

08maricuca

I love it!! Amazing Jimmy....

Giorgio Hernandez

Love it!!!!!!!!!!!

Daniel Allen

I think this is one of his better videos. Like some others of said it's very artful Sexy and well done. Almost all of Jimmy Somervilles videos are with him in them. And some of them are boring. If you are a great singer but not a great performer then at least have some one else in your videos besides always you. If your song tells a story then so should your video. I do love Jimmy Somerville,always have always will. Wish I could meet him and hang out with him:)

TheHeraclion

I actually think he is quite expressive in his videos

Selma Demirbas

What a voice

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