Dark Star
Tarja Turunen Feat. Phil Labonte Lyrics
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Starting to fade
Light is condemned to be tied down
By gravity close to the end
Do you still remember?
Before the weight that pulled you under
Dared you to rise
Are you proud of the life you wasted?
Wearing the crown of illusion you created
You'll never know what it feels like to shine
You're the master in your own mind
But a slave to all, you are a dark star
Empty is never enough
You keep clawing for what you can't reach
Smothering space filled without any grace
And I can't breathe
Nothing lasts forever
Even the stars will lose their luster
Returning to dust
Where are you now?
Are you proud of the life you wasted?
Wearing the crown of illusion you created
You'll never know what it feels like to shine
You're the master in your own mind
But a slave to all, you are a dark star
Dark star, dark star
Dark star, dark star
Where are you now?
Are you proud of the life you wasted?
Wearing the crown of illusion you created
You'll never know what it feels like to shine
You're the master in your own mind
But a slave to all, you are a dark star
Where are you now?
Are you proud of the life you wasted?
Wearing the crown of illusion you created
You'll never know what it feels like to shine
You're the master in your own mind
But a slave to all, you are a dark star
Dark, dark, dark, dark, dark, dark
Dark, dark, dark, dark, dark, star
The lyrics to "Dark Star" by Tarja Turunen Feat. Phil Labonte speak to the sense of disillusionment and emptiness that comes when one's achievements or desires don't lead to true fulfillment. The image of a falling, fading star is a poignant metaphor for this feeling of loss and futility. The lyrics suggest that the star's light is "condemned to be tied down / by gravity," which is a reference to the weight of expectations, responsibilities, and societal norms that can weigh us down and constrain us. The star is also described as being a "master in [its] own mind / but a slave to all," which speaks to the idea that even when we think we're in control of our lives, we may actually be trapped in cycles of self-destructive behavior, or following a path that isn't truly fulfilling.
The chorus repeats the refrain "Where are you now? / Are you proud of the life you wasted?" This speaks to the sense of regret that can come when we look back on our lives and realize that we haven't achieved what we set out to, or that our accomplishments weren't really worth the effort. The reference to wearing a "crown of illusion you created" suggests that we may have constructed a false sense of self, or lived our lives according to someone else's expectations, rather than truly being true to ourselves. The line "You'll never know what it feels like to shine" is particularly powerful, as it suggests that even when we're successful or accomplished, we may not experience true happiness or a sense of inner fulfillment. In the end, we're just "dark stars," fading into obscurity and oblivion.
Line by Line Meaning
Burning out in the distance you're falling
You're struggling and losing control, and it's clear from afar.
Starting to fade
Your vitality and energy are waning away.
Light is condemned to be tied down
Even though you have some light and hope within you, it's trampled by external forces.
By gravity close to the end
You feel the weight of the world upon you and can't see a way out.
Do you still remember?
Do you recall a time before you hit rock bottom?
Before the weight that pulled you under
Before your problems grew too big and consumed you.
Dared you to rise
Challenged you to be stronger than ever before.
Where are you now?
What's the current state of affairs in your life?
Are you proud of the life you wasted?
Do you feel any sense of accomplishment for how you've spent your time?
Wearing the crown of illusion you created
You're deluding yourself into believing that you're in control when you're not.
You'll never know what it feels like to shine
You're too consumed by darkness to experience joy or progress in life.
You're the master in your own mind
You feel like you're in charge, but your delusions are keeping you bound.
But a slave to all, you are a dark star
Despite your illusion of control, you're really trapped by external forces beyond your control.
Empty is never enough
You have everything externally but are unhappy on the inside.
You keep clawing for what you can't reach
You're striving for something that's just out of your grasp.
Smothering space filled without any grace
You're taking up space and creating problems for those around you without any consideration.
And I can't breathe
Others are feeling choked or suffocated by your presence.
Nothing lasts forever
Everything is impermanent and eventually fades away.
Even the stars will lose their luster
Even things that seem eternal and perfect will eventually fade away.
Returning to dust
Everything ends up the same way eventually, reduced to nothingness.
Dark star, dark star
You've become a symbol of darkness and negativity in the world.
Where are you now?
What's your location and what state are you in?
Are you proud of the life you wasted?
Do you have any sense of accomplishment despite feeling trapped?
Wearing the crown of illusion you created
You're allowing yourself to believe in a lie to maintain a sense of control over your life.
You'll never know what it feels like to shine
You're too trapped and weighed down to experience any progress or success.
You're the master in your own mind
You feel like you're in control even though you're really being manipulated or controlled by external forces.
But a slave to all, you are a dark star
Despite feeling in control, you're really just a symbol of negativity and darkness in the world.
Dark, dark, dark, dark, dark, dark
Highlighting just how negative and hopeless the situation is.
Dark, dark, dark, dark, dark, star
Calling out the artist as a symbol of negativity and darkness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHNNY LEE ANDREWS, TARJA SOILE SUSANNA TURUNEN
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