Dark Star
Stills Crosby & Nash Lyrics


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Forgive me if my fantasies might
Seem a little shopworn
I'm sure you've heard it all before.
I wonder what's the right form
Love songs written for you,
It's been going down for years
But to sing what's in my heart
Seems more honest than the tears.

I am curious, don't want to hurry us.
I'm intrigued with us.
Ain't this song a bust.
I don't care, dark star.

I met you several years ago,
The times they were so strange,
But I had a feeling.
You looked into my eyes just once,
An instant flashing by that we were stealing.
Another time you felt so bad,
And I wasn't any help at all as I recall.
We didn't quite know what to do
So we left the wanting be
Still there for me and you.

Dark star, I see you in the morning,
Dark star, a' sleeping next to me.
Dark star, let the memory of the evening
Be the first thing that you think of
When you open up your smile and see me, dark star.

It's easy to be with you
Even with the storms that rage
Beneath your search for peace.
We must make some time together
Take the kids and find a world
That's ours to keep.
Now you've got me dreaming girl.
It's been so long that I thought that I'd forgotten how.
My heart is once again my soul.
We touched, we did, you know we did,
No more teasing now.

Dark star, I see you in the morning,
Dark star, a' sleeping next to me.
Dark star, let the memory of the evening




Be the first thing that you think of
When you open up your smile and see me, dark star.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Stills Crosby & Nash's song "Dark Star" seem to be a mix of nostalgia, regret, and hope. The opening lines of the first verse suggest a hesitation to express oneself honestly in fear of sounding cliché, but ultimately, the singer decides that singing what's in their heart is more truthful than hiding behind tears. The second verse reflects on a possibly missed opportunity for a relationship, the singer recalling a moment of connection with someone they met years ago during transitional times. The lyrics convey that the timing wasn't right then, but now they dream of being with this person, realizing that they want to make time for each other and make a home together.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Dark Star," making it somewhat ambiguous what or who the singer is referring to. It could be a metaphor for love, unity, or an emblem of someone who has returned to their life. The closing lines of the song suggest that the singer is writing this song for someone special who brings light into their life and asks them to remember them by their smile when they wake up and see each other in the morning. Overall, the song seems to be an ode to someone who the singer has a deep connection with, and despite missed opportunities, they want to build a future with this person.


Line by Line Meaning

Forgive me if my fantasies might Seem a little shopworn
I hope you won't judge me for sharing thoughts that could be considered cliché


I'm sure you've heard it all before.
I understand that what I'm expressing might not be new or original.


I wonder what's the right form Love songs written for you,
I'm not sure how to properly express my feelings for you through music.


It's been going down for years But to sing what's in my heart Seems more honest than the tears.
This attraction we have has been around for a long time. Despite this, I feel it's more authentic to express my emotions through song than to cry about it.


I am curious, don't want to hurry us. I'm intrigued with us.
I'm interested in exploring where our relationship can go, but I don't want to rush anything.


Ain't this song a bust. I don't care, dark star.
I'm not sure if this song is any good, but I still want to dedicate it to you, my beloved.


I met you several years ago, The times they were so strange, But I had a feeling.
We first connected during a time of uncertainty and upheaval, but I sensed there was potential between us.


You looked into my eyes just once, An instant flashing by that we were stealing.
There was a brief moment in which we shared a meaningful gaze, as if we were taking something valuable from the world together.


Another time you felt so bad, And I wasn't any help at all as I recall.
There was a time when you were upset, and I wasn't able to provide much comfort or assistance.


We didn't quite know what to do So we left the wanting be Still there for me and you.
Despite not having the answers, we chose to let our mutual attraction remain, and it continues to exist between us.


Dark star, I see you in the morning, Dark star, a' sleeping next to me. Dark star, let the memory of the evening Be the first thing that you think of When you open up your smile and see me, dark star.
You are the first thing I see when I wake up, and I enjoy having you by my side at night. I hope that the memory of our time together is enough to make you smile when we see each other again.


It's easy to be with you Even with the storms that rage Beneath your search for peace.
Despite the difficulties you face internally, I find it easy to be with you, even during times of turmoil.


We must make some time together Take the kids and find a world That's ours to keep.
We need to prioritize spending quality time together, even if that means taking our children on an adventure to explore and create memories just for us.


Now you've got me dreaming girl. It's been so long that I thought that I'd forgotten how. My heart is once again my soul. We touched, we did, you know we did, No more teasing now.
You've reignited my sense of wonder and passion. I had almost forgotten what it felt like to dream, but now my heart and soul are fully engaged. We've already shared romantic moments, so let's not hold back anymore.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: STEPHEN STILLS

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