Starry Night
Turtlenecked Lyrics

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where you cracked your skull
jelly full red strings fizzle out
fireworks dogs yell from laundry rooms
water spilled in bed sick again
we float up above
starry night's not overrated but
walking past your house
i figure out how

my heart always lingers
in expansive sound
we compound that stuff swallows up
burst like packs of creme inside your guts
walking past your house
i figure out how
my heart always lingers
i don't meet anyone now
i can't make any memories
we both know where it leads
and i don't have the energy
walking past your house

i figure out how
my heart always lingers

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Turtlenecked's song "Starry Night" depict a series of fragmented and vivid images that create a sense of disorientation and confusion. The opening line, "where you cracked your skull," suggests a moment of injury or vulnerability. The imagery of "jelly full red strings" fizzling out hints at a loss of connection or communication. The mention of fireworks and dogs yelling from laundry rooms evokes a chaotic and unpredictable atmosphere.

The line "water spilled in bed sick again" adds to the sense of discomfort and unease. Despite these unsettling experiences, there is a desire to transcend them, as the lyrics mention floating above and admiring the starry night. This implies a longing for a sense of escape or higher perspective.

The phrase "my heart always lingers" underscores a sense of nostalgia or longing that persists despite the chaotic and confusing experiences described. The lyrics touch on the inability to make new memories and meet new people, suggesting a feeling of stagnation or isolation. The refrain of walking past the subject's house emphasizes a sense of familiarity and repeated patterns, triggering the contemplation of lingering emotions and memories associated with that person.

Overall, "Starry Night" portrays a fragmented and introspective journey through memories, longing, and a desire for escape or transcendence.

Line by Line Meaning

where you cracked your skull
In the place where you suffered a traumatic injury to your head

jelly full red strings fizzle out
The vibrant and colorful connections between us slowly dissipate

fireworks dogs yell from laundry rooms
Loud and chaotic sounds fill the air, reminiscent of fireworks and barking dogs coming from unexpected places like laundry rooms

water spilled in bed sick again
Experiencing a physical illness that causes discomfort, leading to accidental spills in bed

we float up above
We transcend our earthly existence and rise above our troubles

starry night's not overrated but
The beauty of a starry night sky is truly magnificent and not given enough credit

walking past your house
Moving forward in life without you by my side

i figure out how
I come to understand and realize

my heart always lingers
My emotions and feelings consistently remain, refusing to fade away

in expansive sound
Amidst a vast and all-encompassing auditory experience

we compound that stuff swallows up
The combination of our shared experiences engulfs and consumes us

burst like packs of creme inside your guts
Suddenly and forcefully erupting like packets of cream within your stomach

i don't meet anyone now
I no longer have the opportunity to encounter new people

i can't make any memories
Unable to create new meaningful experiences

we both know where it leads
Both of us are aware of the inevitable outcome or path our relationship takes

and i don't have the energy
I lack the strength or motivation to continue on

walking past your house
Continuing to move past the physical location associated with you

i figure out how
I come to understand and find a solution

my heart always lingers
My emotions and feelings persistently remain, refusing to fade away

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRUCE R F SMITH, GERARDUS STELLAARD, PIET VEERMAN, B SMITH, GERARDUS H J III STELLAARD, JACQUES AUGUSTE IGNACE OFFENBACH, PIET P J A VEERMAN

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