The Nudity of Light
Star of Ash Lyrics


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I yearn to vomit my heart
All over you
Pierce it through your skin
Penetrate your spine
Left behind
On pavement black
Left behind
Then again
When I turn the lights on
From above
The shallowness of my own words
Sickens me




Sickens me
Mutes me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Star of Ash's song The Nudity of Light convey deeply disturbing imagery of violence and self-loathing. The first verse describes a desire to violently expel one's own emotions onto someone else, piercing them with it, and leaving them behind on the pavement. The violent language and imagery express a deep desire to purge oneself of whatever demons or emotions are tormenting them.


However, the second verse takes a sudden turn and reveals a deep sense of shame and self-disgust. When the lights are turned on, the shallowness of their own words is revealed, causing them to become temporarily mute. This juxtaposition of violent urges with a sense of self-loathing reveals a deeply troubled internal struggle within the artist. The song may represent the difficulties of trying to communicate and connect with others while holding onto deep, painful emotions that threaten to overcome them.


Overall, The Nudity of Light is a haunting and emotionally charged song that conveys a sense of inner turmoil and a struggle to confront and express intense emotions. The lyrics are powerful and unsettling, presenting a stark contrast between violent urges and a deep sense of shame and self-doubt.


Line by Line Meaning

I yearn to vomit my heart
I intensely desire to share my deepest emotions with you, to reveal everything inside of me.


All over you
I want to express my emotions to you in the most complete and profound way possible.


Pierce it through your skin
I want to penetrate your emotional barriers, your defenses, to connect with you on the deepest level possible.


Penetrate your spine
I desire to connect with the core of your being, to create a profound and unbreakable bond with you.


Left behind / On pavement black / Left behind
I fear the possibility of rejection or abandonment, of being left alone and discarded in a dark and empty place.


Then again
Despite my fear and doubts, I try again and hope for a better outcome.


When I turn the lights on
When I am finally brave enough to face my own emotions and be vulnerable with others.


From above
With a new perspective, seeing my experiences and emotions from outside myself.


The shallowness of my own words
I recognize the superficiality of my previous attempts at emotional expression, and I long for something more authentic and meaningful.


Sickens me / Sickens me / Mutes me.
I am filled with disgust and disappointment at my own inability to truly connect with others, and it makes me feel powerless and silenced.




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