Little Star
The Heart Strings Lyrics
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Venture out into the night
When you're up on your own
Not just flowers that get thrown
Little darling don't let the world gang up on you
Don't let them make you blue
Little darling don't let the world gang up on you
Little girl, bottom lip
On a limb you took a hit
To and fro on your toes
There's a skin you've yet to grow
Little darling don't let the world gang up on you
Don't let them make you blue
Little darling don't let the world gang up on you
Don't let them make you blue
Blue, blue, don't let them make you blue.
The Heart Strings's "Little Star" is a song that speaks to the struggles of growing up and facing the world on your own. The opening line "Little star shining bright, venture out into the night" sets the scene for a young person who's stepping out into the world alone. The lyrics emphasize the need to be strong and resilient in the face of adversity, as it's not just the flowers that get thrown.
The second verse speaks to a girl who's taken a hit and is still trying to figure out who she is. The use of "little girl, bottom lip" paints the image of a young child who's been hurt or is pouting, a common behavior in children when upset. The reference to her being on a limb suggests that she's taken a risk or is in an uncomfortable position, and is now struggling to maintain her balance. The final line, "there's a skin you've yet to grow," speaks to the idea that she's still growing and changing, and hasn't yet fully developed into the person she's meant to be.
Overall, the song is a reminder to be strong and keep pushing forward, even when facing difficult times. It encourages us to stay true to ourselves and not let the world "gang up" on us, as we all have the potential to shine bright like a little star.
Line by Line Meaning
Little star shining bright
A small, bright star shining in the sky.
Venture out into the night
Go out and explore the world beyond your comfort zone.
When you're up on your own
When you're alone and without anyone or anything else to rely on.
Not just flowers that get thrown
People don't just show appreciation and love with flowers, but also with other forms of kindness.
Little darling don't let the world gang up on you
Don't let the negative forces of the world overwhelm you or bring you down.
Don't let them make you blue
Don't let them make you sad or depressed.
Little girl, bottom lip
A young girl, visibly upset and pouting.
On a limb you took a hit
You took a risk, and it didn't pay off. You suffered from the consequences.
To and fro on your toes
Nervously shifting your weight from one foot to the other.
There's a skin you've yet to grow
There are new experiences you have yet to have which will help you become stronger.
Blue, blue, don't let them make you blue.
Reinforcing the message to not let the world bring you down or make you sad.
Writer(s): Roache Todd Anthony
Contributed by Camilla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.