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All The Stars
The Wailin' Jennys Lyrics
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All the stars in the sky say 'Goodbye', say 'Goodbye.'
We were here yesterday, now you seem so far away,
We were here yesterday, I heard you saying you don't know me,
You know one side of a story, oh you don't know me.
So open wide your wounded heart, feel yourself be blown apart,
In the light of the sun, we are found, we are undone,
In the light of the sun, we are a one.
And you don't know me, you know one side of a story,
Oh you don't know me.
All the seeds beneath the snow start to grow, start to grow.
All the seeds beneath the snow say 'Hello', say 'Hello.'
All the seeds lie below, deep in heart and what we know,
All the seeds lie below, the ones we sowed.
And you don't know me, you know one side of a story,
But if could be free, one with all this glory,
If we could be free...
The lyrics of The Wailin' Jennys's song "All the Stars" convey a sense of loss and alienation. The opening verse consists of a repetition of the phrase "All the stars in the sky," which is simultaneously comforting and haunting. The stars, which typically represent hope and guidance, are now burning the black, demanding the listener to close their eyes and say goodbye. The next verse speaks to the theme of lost connection, as the singer laments the fact that they were once close with someone, but that person now seems far away. They accuse the other person of only knowing one side of the story, leading to a sense of disconnection and misunderstanding.
The chorus then asks the listener to open wide their wounded heart, and to feel themselves be blown apart. This is a painful and difficult request, but it's also one that provides the opportunity for growth and connection. The singer sings that in the light of the sun, we are found and undone, suggesting that vulnerability and exposure can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. The song ultimately ends on a hopeful note, with the idea that all the seeds beneath the snow start to grow and say hello. This speaks to the possibility of new beginnings, and that despite any feelings of loss or disconnection, there is always the potential for growth and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
All the stars in the sky burn the black, close your eyes,
The stars shine so bright they light up the darkness. Close your eyes and imagine the beauty.
All the stars in the sky say 'Goodbye', say 'Goodbye.'
The stars are leaving the sky as the night turns to day. They say goodbye until the next night.
We were here yesterday, now you seem so far away,
We were together in the past, but now we feel distant from each other.
We were here yesterday, I heard you saying you don't know me,
We used to know each other well, but now you don't understand me.
You know one side of a story, oh you don't know me.
You only know your own perspective, you don't truly know who I am.
So open wide your wounded heart, feel yourself be blown apart,
Be vulnerable and open your heart, even if it breaks you apart.
Open wide your wounded heart, it's a funny place to start.
Starting with a broken heart may seem strange, but it can lead to true healing and growth.
In the light of the sun, we are found, we are undone,
In the brightness of the day, we can see clearly and be vulnerable.
In the light of the sun, we are a one.
In the light of the day, we are all connected and one.
All the seeds beneath the snow start to grow, start to grow.
Even in the cold and dark, there is life waiting to sprout and grow.
All the seeds beneath the snow say 'Hello', say 'Hello.'
As new life emerges, it greets us with a friendly 'hello'.
All the seeds lie below, deep in heart and what we know,
The things we plant and nurture are deep within our hearts and knowledge.
All the seeds lie below, the ones we sowed.
The fruits of our labor and intentional actions are hidden beneath the surface.
But if could be free, one with all this glory,
If we could let go of our burdens and be one with the beauty around us.
If we could be free...
If we could shed our past and live in the moment, we could experience true freedom.
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ch
on Starlight
This song is about the practice of Starlight Tours in Canada.