Heavily influenced - in a good way - by acts like Neurosis and the Neurot back-catalogue in its entirety is this young Belgian Rock Quartet. Became famous when winning Humo's Rock Rally, a Belgian competition who made other artists like dEUS, Balthazar, Goose... famous. Despite their young age (14-16 years old back then), their music sounds dark and heavy.
STARGAZING
Steak Number Eight Lyrics
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A stargaze of what it should be
But you are my only shutdown
To bridge our gap
It’s like a stare
Cause you are miles away [x5]
You need to bridge our gap
To get us back
I know we’re close
But a million miles away
It’s hard to say
I’m marching into a dream
A stargaze of what it should be
But you are my only shutdown
To bridge our gap
I’ve got the way [x4]
The lyrics to Steak Number Eight's song "Stargazing" convey a story of distance between two individuals and their longing to bridge the gap between them. The singer is "marching into a dream," a metaphor for chasing after what he envisions his relationship should be. However, the object of his affection is his "only shutdown," the one thing preventing him from actualizing his dream. The metaphor of stargazing is used to illustrate the distance between the two individuals, as the singer feels that his love interest is "a million miles away." The repeated plea to "bridge our gap" emphasizes the central conflict of the song: the desire to close the distance and connect with the other person.
The chorus repetition of "You need to bridge our gap to get us back" highlights the power dynamic at play between the two people. The singer is implicitly putting the responsibility for their relationship on the other person, suggesting that they hold the key to fixing their issues. However, the verse "I’ve got the way" suggests that the singer might actually have a solution, but it is dependent on the other person's willingness to work with him.
Overall, "Stargazing" is a poignant portrayal of the universal experience of wanting to connect with someone but feeling unable to bridge the distance between two individuals. The song taps into the raw emotion of longing and unrequited love, encapsulating the hope and frustration that comes with navigating the complexity of a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m marching into a dream
I am pursuing the realization of my desires and ambitions
A stargaze of what it should be
Visualizing a future that is ideal and perfect
But you are my only shutdown
You are the only obstacle preventing me from reaching my goals
To bridge our gap
To overcome the differences that have arisen between us
It’s like a stare
The situation is static, unchanging, and unresponsive
Cause you are miles away [x5]
You are emotionally distant and uninvolved
You need to bridge our gap
It is your responsibility to help us move forward and find a common ground
To get us back
To recover what we have lost and rebuild our connection
I’m stargazing you
I am hopeful and optimistic towards you, despite our challenges
I know we’re close
Our relationship is intimate and profound
But a million miles away
The emotional distance between us is vast and complex
It’s hard to say
It is difficult to verbalize and express what we are going through
I’ve got the way [x4]
I have identified the solution to our problems and I am willing to lead the way
Writer(s): Jesse Surmont, Joris Casier, Brent Vanneste Copyright: Emi Music Publishing Belgium Sa
Contributed by Daniel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
killaan1
fantastisch, ik kan niet anders zeggen. Ik dacht: "ach wat schattig, een paar jochies spelen rockbandje", maar wat een goede plaat is dit! ik hoop dat jullie de hele wereld overgaan en stinkend rijk worden. Groeten van een oude Helmet fan
Casey Crummel
Fantastic and the band helmet. Yes
Casey Crummel
YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH
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This band is from another dimension existing so hard. 😅