She's a Superstar
The Verve Lyrics
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Seven suns
A burning flame
She got my love
Got my head
But it's all the same
She climbed so high
I don't know why
On her own
She got my woe
Got my hand
Took the dreams
Right outta my head
She bought the world
I paid the bills
I took those pills
It was wind in her sails
She climbed so high
I don't know why
High,
On her own
The Verve's song She's A Superstar is an ode to a woman who seems to have it all - beauty, talent, success, and the ability to draw people towards her. The lyrics describe her as a "burning flame" that has captured the singer's heart and mind, leaving him feeling both loved and trapped. He admits that she has taken his dreams and his hand, making him a part of her own journey towards the top. Yet, despite his involvement, he is left feeling like he's just a small cog in her larger machine of success.
The song's chorus emphasizes the woman's ability to climb higher and higher, even though the singer cannot fathom how or why she is able to do so. The final line, "On her own," hints at the idea that perhaps the woman's success is not entirely due to her own talent and drive, but rather the result of privilege, manipulation, or other factors that are invisible to the outside observer.
Overall, the song captures the complex dynamics of relationships between successful, charismatic people and those who are drawn to them. It highlights the power imbalances and feelings of awe, envy, and love that can arise in such situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Here she comes
A woman is approaching.
Seven suns
Her beauty or radiance is equivalent to seven suns shining bright.
A burning flame
She has intense energy and passion.
She got my love
The artist is deeply in love with her.
Got my head
She occupies the artist's thoughts and attention.
But it's all the same
Despite the strong feelings, nothing has changed or progressed in terms of their relationship.
She climbed so high
Metaphorically, she has achieved great success or power.
I don't know why
The artist is unsure how she achieved this success.
High
Once again, emphasizing her elevated status or power.
On her own
She achieved this success without any help or assistance.
She got my woe
The singer has given her his worries or troubles.
Got my hand
She has control over the artist's actions and decisions.
Took the dreams
She has taken away the singer's aspirations or ambitions.
Right outta my head
She has completely removed those dreams from the singer's mind.
She bought the world
She has gained immense power and influence in the world.
I paid the bills
The artist has shouldered the costs or consequences of her actions.
I took those pills
The artist has resorted to self-medicating to cope with the situation.
It was wind in her sails
Her success was propelled by outside forces or circumstances rather than her own efforts.
High
Once again, emphasizing her elevated status or power.
I don't know why
The artist still can't comprehend her success or power.
On her own
Reiterating that she achieved everything without any assistance or support.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NICK MC CABE, PETER SALISBURY, RICHARD ASHCROFT, SIMON JONES
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@andersonmorales115
Here she comes, seven suns
A burning flame
She got my love
Got my head
But it's all the same
She climbed so high
I don't know why
High
On her own
And I know
She's in the air
And I don't want it to go
I can feel her love
But I don't want it to go
She got my woe
Got my hand
Took the dreams
Right outta my head
She bought the world
I paid the bills
I took those pills
It was wind in her sails
She climbed so high
I don't know why
High
On her own
And I know
She's in the air
And I don't want it to go
I can feel her love
But I don't want it to go
@gatogreensleeves
The jewel in this song is Nick McCabe's guitar play. Miraculously, it's simultaneously both otherworldly and grounding.
@mirzaghalib8659
I saw them live every time they came to NYC from their ASIH TOUR and as much as i love Richard i can tell you when they toured with Simon Tong along with a pedal steel guitar player on stage with them as good as the show was there was ab obvious and very necessary ingredient missing: the remarkable true genius of one Nick McCabe....
@LiviaJapan
I am in love with it. I can't describe my emotions by hearing it
@maratonlegendelenemirei3352
@@LiviaJapan Shoegazing.
@zacharychristopher4754
Well said ! 👌💥✨💯
@fantomaeronautics1148
Nicky was very influenced by The Edge. We all were! He redefined guitar with what could be done with effects and we all loved him for it - suddenly you didnt have to be Jimmy Page to sound like nothing on Earth. Nicky would be the first to admit it too.
@MegaNilo2
Will this happen again someday ? So pure, so fresh. A band with purpose.
@TheRugbyClubHQ
+spoukas I would but I'm missing a key element
@bezman2499
The verve top band
@michaelculhane680
Yes and it will be a band called spring influenced by what made the verve great