They inked a deal with Clairecords in early 2002 and released the "Stargazer" EP later that summer. It was recorded entirely analog to tape through all vintage recording equipment, using only tube gear, tube mics, and vintage amplifiers to achieve a very big - warm expanse of sound. A non-stop voyage from the shattering opener "Change" and intensely cinematic "Stargazer" to the swirling, organ-like Leslie guitar tones of the sci-fi "Antares" and the climaxing album closer - "A Bridge to Nowhere". The sounds heard on "Stargazer" via understated drums, percolating analog synths, wildly-effected guitars and the layered vocal bliss of Hanson and Smith all combine to create a feel for the future, one of space, and of beauty.
Antares
Stella Luna Lyrics
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Riding on a solar wind, no one will remember me. High upon a starry sea.
Slip away to Antares...
Hey, how are you? Miss you too. I've always been a bore. I've always wanted
more of, the best of, most of...
Riding on a solar wind, no one will remember me. High upon a starry sea.
Drift away to Antares...
Where do all the people go in their homes far below? The windows of our
The lyrics to Stella Luna's song Antares depict a sense of yearning for a place of solace in the midst of the world's chaos. The first verse speaks of being swept away by a sweet wind, far away from the mundane world, and the desire to just float away slowly. The second verse speaks of riding on a solar wind, feeling insignificant and unremembered by anyone, but still being surrounded by the vast expanse of a starry sea. The chorus speaks of slipping away to Antares, a red supergiant star in the Milky Way galaxy, representing a place of refuge and escape.
In the bridge, the songwriter turns to speak directly to someone, saying "Hey, how are you? Miss you too." This sudden personal address contrasts with the impersonal nature of the previous verses, as if the songwriter is seeking connection with someone. However, they go on to express a dissatisfaction with their current existence, always being a bore, always wanting more of the best and most of everything. The chorus repeats itself, emphasizing the hope that Antares can provide the escape they seek. The last verse ponders where all the people in the world go and describes the view of weary homes far below, with the urgent warning to hurry up before it's gone, ending with the frustrated exclamation that "you take too long."
Overall, the song Antares can be interpreted as a yearning for escape from the chaos of life, seeking a place of solace and refuge. The persona in the song seems to feel stifled and unfulfilled, longing for something more meaningful or exciting.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet wind let me go. So high above. Drift down slow. So far, so good.
The persona wants the wind to carry her away, high up above where she can drift down at a leisurely pace, taking her time to enjoy the spectacular view.
Riding on a solar wind, no one will remember me. High upon a starry sea. Slip away to Antares...
The persona desires to escape from the world, riding on a solar wind to reach a place where she can be high upon a starry sea, hidden away where no one will remember her. This is what she seeks and hopes for in Antares.
Hey, how are you? Miss you too. I've always been a bore. I've always wanted more of, the best of, most of...
The persona is conversing with someone, expressing that she misses them as well but feels that she has always been boring. She yearns for more, the best of everything and everything in between.
Where do all the people go in their homes far below? The windows of our weary world. Hurry up before it's gone! You take too long...
The persona is reflecting on the people living below her, thinking about where they go and what they do. Tired of looking at the monotonous windows of the world, she urges someone to hurry up before it's too late, thinking that they are taking too long.
Contributed by Carson L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.