Aphrodite
The Ridleys Lyrics


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You're the moon that glows in the sky
Lighting up the world when it's blue
Stars they dance, though late in the night
Don't you know they dance just for you?

There you are, above darkened clouds
Smiling at the world from afar
With the stars, you wander around
May they follow you wherever you are

Here I am, just another boy
Singing songs that others have sung
Try and find the words to employ
To adore the goddess of love

Pre-Chorus:
Oh, you've got me in a daze yeah,
No, it's not a childish phase
You gave me one look and now I can't get my mind off of you
(And it's all because)

I see the galaxies when I look in your eyes
And I can't speak no I can't speak at all
I swear to Zeus you're Aphrodite in disguise
Don't think that you could hide it from me
No I never thought I'd get this close to someone so divine
Oh I can't breathe no I can't breathe at all
Aphrodite could you could you please be mine,

Here you are, I've waited so long
Hoping you would sit down and stay
And with the stars, I've been dancing along
Like a fool, so you'd look my way

You're the moon that glows in the sky
Lighting up my world when it's blue




And here I sing, though late in the night
Hope you know I sing just for you

Overall Meaning

The Ridley's "Aphrodite" is a song that masterfully weaves together themes of love, adoration, and the cosmos. The lyrics begin by painting a picture of a stunning moon in the night sky, whose light illuminates the world and causes the stars themselves to dance. The song then transitions to the singer himself, a boy who is singing in honor of the goddess of love, Aphrodite. The pre-chorus expresses the singer's infatuation with this goddess, and how she has left him dizzy and unable to think of anyone else.


The chorus is particularly powerful lyrically, as the singer is describing the feeling of looking into the eyes of the person he is singing to, and seeing countless galaxies reflected there. It is a metaphor for the intense emotions he is feeling, the vastness of his love, and the boundlessness of his admiration. The final verse sees the singer finally achieving his goal of capturing the attention of the one he loves, and he reveres her all the more for it.


Overall, "Aphrodite" is a stunning tribute to the power of love and the majesty of the universe. The song's lyrics draw upon images of celestial bodies to convey how all-consuming the love between the singer and the object of his affection is, and it does so with both poetry and sincerity.


Line by Line Meaning

You're the moon that glows in the sky
You are the radiant, luminous source of hope and light that shines over my life.


Lighting up the world when it's blue
You bring joy and happiness to the world when it's gloomy and sad.


Stars they dance, though late in the night
The stars shine and twinkle when darkness prevails, showing their beauty regardless of the time.


Don't you know they dance just for you?
These stars twinkle specifically for you, challenging you to dance and shine as bright as them, too.


There, you are, above the darkened clouds
You are ever-present, even above the darkness and gloominess that clouds our lives.


Smiling at the world from afar
You bring happiness to people's lives even from a distance, just by being present.


With the stars, you wander around
You are like a star, moving through life with elegance and grace, brightening up people's lives.


May they follow you wherever you are
You lead by example, and people follow you wherever you go because of the positive impact you have on their lives.


Here I am, just another boy
I am just someone among many others, nothing special or significant.


Singing songs that others have sung
I am repeating what others before me have already said or done.


Try and find the words to employ
I am striving to find the right words that perfectly encapsulate my feelings of admiration and love for you.


To adore the goddess of love
I am expressing my deep, sincere love and adoration for the divine force of love that you radiate.


Oh, you've got me in a daze yeah,
I am completely mesmerized and captivated by your presence and beauty.


No, it's not a childish phase
This is not a brief or fleeting crush, but a deep, abiding love that will endure over time.


You gave me one look and now I can't get my mind off of you
Your one glance has captured my heart and mind, and I cannot stop thinking about you.


I see the galaxies when I look in your eyes
Your eyes are like portals into a wondrous, limitless universe, and looking into them fills me with awe and wonder.


And I can't speak no I can't speak at all
Your beauty and presence leave me speechless and unable to express myself.


I swear to Zeus you're Aphrodite in disguise
I truly believe that you are the embodiment of the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and passion, Aphrodite.


Don't think that you could hide it from me
Your true nature as a divine, otherworldly force cannot be hidden or obscured from me, for I see it clearly.


No I never thought I'd get this close to someone so divine
I never imagined that I would have the good fortune to be so near and connected to someone so sacred and special.


Oh I can't breathe no I can't breathe at all
Your presence and beauty leave me breathless and unable to speak or move.


Aphrodite could you could you please be mine
I am humbly and sincerely asking you to be my lover and to share your love and light with me.


Here you are, I've waited so long
You have finally arrived in my life, and I have been eagerly anticipating your arrival for a long time.


Hoping you would sit down and stay
I have been hoping and praying that you will choose to remain in my life and share your love and light with me indefinitely.


And with the stars, I've been dancing along
I have been dancing and celebrating alongside the stars, inspired by your celestial beauty and light.


Like a fool, so you'd look my way
I have been acting foolishly, hoping to catch your attention and affection through my words and actions.


Lighting up my world when it's blue
Your light and love warm my heart and brighten my life, especially during sad or difficult times.


And here I sing, though late in the night
I continue to sing and express my love and admiration for you, even during the darkest and loneliest hours of the night.


Hope you know I sing just for you
I sing and express my love and devotion for you and you alone, in the hopes that you will hear and understand the depth of my feelings.




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