All My Stars Aligned
St. Vincent Lyrics


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I got all my stars aligned
My amulets, my charms
I set all my false alarms
So I'll be someone
Who won't be forgotten
I've got a question
And you've got the answer
I do a dance to make the rain come
Smile to keep the sky from falling down down down down
Collect the love that I've been given
Build a nest for us to sleep in here
You know it's real

I check my palms
The cracks in teh sidewalk
My visions and my dreams
I cross all my fingers
That you'll be someone
That won't be forgotten
What was your question
I've got the answer

I do a dance to make the rain come
Smile to keep the sky from falling down down down down
Collect the love that I've been given
Build a nest for us to sleep in here
You know it's real

There are no signs
There are no stars aligned
No amulets not a charm
To bring you back to my arms
There's just this human heart
That's built with this human flaw
What was your question
Love is the answer

I do a dance to make the rain come
Smile to keep the sky from falling down down down down
Collect the love that I've been given




Build a nest for us to sleep in here
You know it's real

Overall Meaning

In St. Vincent's song All My Stars Aligned, the lyrics portray a sense of hopefulness and determination to be remembered and not forgotten. The singer sets "false alarms" and collects "amulets" and "charms," representing their attempts to prepare and protect themselves from being lost and forgotten. The lyrics speak of doing various actions such as dancing to make the rain come, smiling to keep the sky up, and collecting love to make a nest for the singer and their loved one to sleep in together. Through these actions, the singer is building a life they can be happy with and a memory of themselves that won't be easily forgotten.


However, the song ends on a slightly more bittersweet note. The singer reflects on their internal human flaws and how sometimes there are no guarantees to bring their loved one back, sometimes only love can conquer all. The song as a whole can be interpreted as an ode to living fully in the moment and doing everything possible to create happiness, while also acknowledging the unpredictable and uncontrollable nature of life.


Line by Line Meaning

I got all my stars aligned
I have aligned all necessary factors for success


My amulets, my charms
I have taken all feasible measures to enhance my chances


I set all my false alarms
I created fake motivation to propel me forward


So I'll be someone
I'll become someone significant


Who won't be forgotten
My name will go down in history


I've got a question
I have something to ask


And you've got the answer
You hold the solution to my inquiry


I do a dance to make the rain come
I am willing to do anything to achieve my goals


Smile to keep the sky from falling down down down down
I stay positive to avoid failures


Collect the love that I've been given
I acknowledge and value the affection I receive


Build a nest for us to sleep in here
I make a place for us to be safe and happy


You know it's real
This is genuine and authentic


I check my palms
I analyze every detail in order to succeed


The cracks in teh sidewalk
I don't overlook anything, even the smallest details


My visions and my dreams
I have an idea of where I want to be


I cross all my fingers
I hope for everything to come in my favor


That you'll be someone
You will be the kind of person


That won't be forgotten
Whose name will live on for years to come


What was your question
What is it that you want to know


There are no signs
There is no indication


No amulets not a charm
Nothing will bring you back to me


To bring you back to my arms
To make you return to me


There's just this human heart
All I have is my own emotions


That's built with this human flaw
Which is susceptible to making mistakes


Love is the answer
The only solution is love




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANNE ERIN CLARK

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