Happy New Year
Starlight Lyrics


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All is quiet on New Year's Day
A world in white gets underway
I want to be with you
Be with you, night and day
Nothing changes on New Year's Day
On New Year's Day
I will be with you again
I will be with you again
Under a blood red sky
A crowd has gathered in black and white
Arms entwined, the chosen few
The newspapers says, says
Say it's true, it's true
And we can break through
Though torn in two
We can be one
I, I will begin again
I, I will begin again
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Ah, maybe the time is right
Oh, maybe tonight
I will be with you again
I will be with you again
And so we're told this is the golden age
And gold is the reason for the wars we wage
Though I want to be with you, be with you
Night and day
Nothing changes
On New Year's Day




On New Year's Day
On New Year's Day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Starlight's song "Happy New Year" convey a longing for connection and hope for a fresh start. The opening lines, "All is quiet on New Year's Day, a world in white gets underway," paints a peaceful and pristine atmosphere, symbolizing the beginning of a new year and a chance for renewal. The singer expresses their desire to be with someone, emphasizing the importance of their presence throughout the night and day. The repetition of "I will be with you again" reflects a yearning for reconnection and suggests a previous separation.


The subsequent verse describes a scene under a "blood red sky" where a group of individuals gather. Their arms entwined and in black and white, representing unity and solidarity. The reference to the newspapers stating that "it's true" suggests the existence of some truth or revelation that has brought this group together. Despite feeling torn apart, there is still a sense of hope and the belief that they can break through and become one.


The chorus repeats the singer's determination to begin again, emphasizing the possibility of starting anew and leaving the past behind. The repetition of the phrase "Oh, oh" adds an emotional intensity to the lyrics, conveying a mixture of longing and anticipation. The final verse highlights the irony of being told that this is the golden age when gold itself becomes the reason for wars. Despite the chaos and conflicts in the world, the singer still wants to be with their loved one, emphasizing that nothing truly changes on New Year's Day.


Overall, "Happy New Year" by Starlight captures the essence of hope, connection, and the desire for a fresh start in the face of uncertainty and conflict.


Line by Line Meaning

All is quiet on New Year's Day
The beginning of the new year is a peaceful and calm time.


A world in white gets underway
The new year brings a fresh start and new opportunities.


I want to be with you
I desire to be by your side.


Be with you, night and day
I want to be with you constantly, both during the day and at night.


Nothing changes on New Year's Day
The passage of time alone doesn't bring significant change.


On New Year's Day
On this particular day of the year.


I will be with you again
I will reunite with you once more.


Under a blood red sky
In a world stained with conflict and violence.


A crowd has gathered in black and white
People from different backgrounds come together, despite their differences.


Arms entwined, the chosen few
A select group of individuals unite, showing support and solidarity.


The newspapers says, says
According to what the newspapers report


Say it's true, it's true
Affirming that something is indeed accurate.


And we can break through
Together, we have the power to overcome obstacles.


Though torn in two
Even if we have been divided or separated.


We can be one
We can still come together as a united front.


I, I will begin again
I will have a fresh start and start anew.


Oh, oh
Expression of longing or anticipation.


Ah, maybe the time is right
Perhaps the current moment is opportune.


Oh, maybe tonight
Possibly, this evening is the moment we've been waiting for.


And so we're told this is the golden age
We are informed that this is a time of great prosperity and happiness.


And gold is the reason for the wars we wage
Material wealth and greed are the motivations behind the conflicts we engage in.


Though I want to be with you, be with you
Despite my desire to be with you, to spend time by your side.


Night and day
Throughout the entire day, without interruption.


Nothing changes
No significant transformation occurs.


On New Year's Day
Even on this specific day of the year.


On New Year's Day
On this particular day of the year.


On New Year's Day
On this specific day of the year.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Dave Evans, Larry Mullen, Adam Clayton, Paul Hewson

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