He often describes his songs as ‘ear movies’ and albums as ‘original soundtracks’, as they often incorporate aesthetics of timeless fantasy and vintage science fiction films. Additionally, he writes a script for each album with his frequent collaborator, Rob O’Neill, before writing the music.
Starcadian also directs and produces his own music videos, creating his own visual effects. Recently, he collaborated with Korg on a 2-minute sci-fi commercial short for the Arp Odyssey.
He is currently finishing his follow up to ‘Midnight Signals’, expected to be released later this year, while developing a feature length movie based on the mythology of his albums.
chinatown
Starcadian Lyrics
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A loving embrace
As we walk down old Chinatown
Looked in your eyes
And studied your face
As my world came tumbling down
With half a truth and smiling scars
You know you know there's more to you and me and us girl
And we go and we go
Sometimes high sometimes low
Making choices we'll always regret
But I'll always remember the cold Chinatown night we had
A memory of pavement and skin
Under light of the digital skies
A cigarette indelible sin
And I can't get you out of my mind
With half a truth and smiling scars
You know you know there's more to you and me and us girl
So you'll never be the same no matter where you are
And we go and we go
Sometimes high sometimes low
Making choices we'll always regret
But I'll always remember the cold Chinatown night we had
Wait for the harrowing hour
You'll see what could've been ours
You won't forget about me
Sure as the sun and the sea
And we go and we go
Sometimes high sometimes low
Making choices we'll always regret
But I'll always remember the cold Chinatown night we had
And we go and we go
Sometimes high sometimes low
Making choices we'll always regret
But I'll always remember the cold Chinatown night we had
The song "Chinatown" by Starcadian is a melancholic reflection on a past love. The song seems to be from the perspective of a person who is reminiscing about their last night with their lover. The lyrics talk about how they walked through Chinatown and looked into each other's eyes, studying each other's faces. The singer of the song knows that they were not meant to be together, indicated by the line "With half a truth and smiling scars". However, they cannot help but remember the times they spent together, the choices they made, and the regrets they have. The refrain of the song ("And we go and we go, Sometimes high sometimes low, Making choices we'll always regret...") emphasizes the idea that even though their relationship was fleeting and flawed, it has left an indelible mark on their lives.
The last stanza of the song is a bit cryptic but seems to be a plea to the lover to remember them. The line "Wait for the harrowing hour, You'll see what could've been ours" could mean that both of them will realize the gravity of their relationship when it is too late. The singer of the song is sure that their lover won't forget about them, "Sure as the sun and the sea". Overall, "Chinatown" is a wistful remembrance of a love that could have been.
Line by Line Meaning
Wind on the move
The wind is blowing as we move forward in time.
A loving embrace
We are embracing each other with love.
As we walk down old Chinatown
We are strolling through the streets of Chinatown.
Looked in your eyes
I looked deep into your eyes.
And studied your face
I examined your facial features.
As my world came tumbling down
My life felt like it was falling apart at that moment.
With half a truth and smiling scars
We both have secrets and wounds that we hide with a smile.
You know you know there's more to you and me and us girl
We both understand that there's a deeper connection between us.
So you'll never be the same no matter where you are
Our encounter has left an indelible mark on you that will stay with you forever.
And we go and we go
We keep moving forward, never stopping.
Sometimes high sometimes low
Our journey has its ups and downs.
Making choices we'll always regret
We make decisions that we will always look back on with remorse.
But I'll always remember the cold Chinatown night we had
Despite everything, I will always cherish the memory of that night in Chinatown.
A memory of pavement and skin
The memory of that night is a mix of physical sensations and location.
Under light of the digital skies
The glow of the city's digital lights illuminated our moment.
A cigarette indelible sin
Smoking a cigarette that night is now an unforgettable memory.
And I can't get you out of my mind
You are stuck in my thoughts and memories.
Wait for the harrowing hour
Be patient for the difficult time to come.
You'll see what could've been ours
You'll realize what we could have had.
You won't forget about me
You'll never forget about the impact I had on your life.
Sure as the sun and the sea
As sure as the natural forces of the sun and sea, you will always remember me.
And we go and we go
We keep moving forward, never stopping.
Sometimes high sometimes low
Our journey has its ups and downs.
Making choices we'll always regret
We make decisions that we will always look back on with remorse.
But I'll always remember the cold Chinatown night we had
Despite everything, I will always cherish the memory of that night in Chinatown.
And we go and we go
We keep moving forward, never stopping.
Sometimes high sometimes low
Our journey has its ups and downs.
Making choices we'll always regret
We make decisions that we will always look back on with remorse.
But I'll always remember the cold Chinatown night we had
Despite everything, I will always cherish the memory of that night in Chinatown.
Contributed by Charlotte H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Wind on the move
A loving embrace
As we walk down old Chinatown
Looked in your eyes
And studied your face
As my world came tumbling down
With half a truth and smiling scars
You know you know there's more to you and me and us girl
So you'll never be the same no matter where you are
And we go and we go
Sometimes high sometimes low
Making choices we'll always regret
But I'll always remember the cold Chinatown night we had
A memory of pavement and skin
Under light of the digital skies
A cigarette indelible sin
And I can't get you out of my mind
With half a truth and smiling scars
You know you know there's more to you and me and us girl
So you'll never be the same no matter where you are
And we go and we go
Sometimes high sometimes low
Making choices we'll always regret
But I'll always remember the cold Chinatown night we had
Wait for the harrowing hour
You'll see what could've been ours
You won't forget about me
Sure as the sun and the sea
And we go and we go
Sometimes high sometimes low
Making choices we'll always regret
But I'll always remember the cold Chinatown night we had
And we go and we go
Sometimes high sometimes low
Making choices we'll always regret
But I'll always remember the cold Chinatown night we had
Naveen John
So I've been listening to this song for a decade and here are my thoughts.
Laurent de backer
@Sifiso Nkabinde Same 😂
Odinma Ndu
😂😂😂
ZAds Azhad
Twitter hahaha
Sifiso Nkabinde
😂😂MKBHD brought me here too
unkn0wn_presence
Here from the same source
Sugar Pine 7
Incredible song man
Greg
Remember this? </3 You were so successful back then.
Rob Castaneda
You should follow BasedRob on Spotify ;^D
Bearded Kitty
@mlgHwnT You...you listen to this music??? I'm impressed!