Aside from the interlude, this is the album’s shortest song.
STARING AT THE SKY
XXXTENTACION Lyrics
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I was staring at the sky
Singin' toxic lullabies
I was starin' at the sky
Screaming words with no remorse
Pitchforks pointed at my heart
I was staring at the sky
We're gonna break
We're gonna break
We're gonna break
We're gonna break
I was staring at the sky
Singin' toxic lullabies
I was starin' at the sky
In "Staring at the Sky" by XXXTentacion, the poet reflects on his dark thoughts and inner demons. The lyrics demonstrate his internal struggle with emotions and feelings of hopelessness. The song's opening lines describe him staring at the sky while singing 'toxic lullabies,' which may suggest a lack of joy despite the temptation of finding solace in something as serene as gazing at the sky. The chorus conveys his sense of desperation and feeling that he is on the brink of collapse: "we're going to break." These lines revisit the same themes of hopelessness, isolation, and emotional turmoil.
The refrain of the song is a crucial element that stresses the complexity of human emotion. The poet screams, "Facing my fears, holding my tears, praying for time to slow down," which emphasizes the pull between his innermost hopes and the desperation that comes with facing the cruelty of the world. The lyric's depth and self-revelation convey a sense of vulnerability that exists in many of the artist's works. "Staring at the Sky" is a deeply personal and reflective song that speaks to anyone who may be struggling with similar feelings of hopelessness and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
An exclamation of agreement or acknowledgement.
I was staring at the sky
I was gazing up at the heavens with a fixed and attentive stare.
Singin' toxic lullabies
I was singing soothing songs with harsh and damaging lyrics.
I was starin' at the sky
Again, I was looking up at the sky with an intent and unwavering gaze.
Screaming words with no remorse
I was shouting out words without feeling any guilt or regret for their impact.
Pitchforks pointed at my heart
I felt as if there were many people who despised me and were aiming their anger towards me.
I was staring at the sky
Once more, I was focused on observing the sky and its vastness.
We're gonna break
We are going to physically or emotionally fracture and fall apart.
We're gonna break
The previous line is repeated, possibly emphasizing the inevitability of the breakdown.
We're gonna break
The same line is repeated yet again, reinforcing the idea that things are going to fall apart.
We're gonna break
The final repetition of this line serves to leave a sense of finality and certainty regarding the collapse.
I was staring at the sky
The verse ends as it began, with the singer immersing themselves in the beauty of the sky.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jahseh Onfroy, Johnathan Carter Cunningham, Travis Barker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kenzieroberts6714
Yeah
I was staring at the sky
Singin' toxic lullabies
I was starin' at the sky
Screaming words with no remorse
Pitchforks pointed at my heart
I was staring at the sky
Run from your pain!
Run from your pain!
Run from your pain!
Run from your pain!
I was staring at the sky
Singin' toxic lullabies
I was starin' at the sky
@genoswilliams184
He's not looking at the sky....... He's looking from the sky😌❤️❤️❤️♥️♥️
@theactualTai
❤💯😭R.I.P X
@youngdaggerdick8693
🥺🤟😔💔🌍🕊✌🏼LLJ
@duxify4989
in other words hes lookin forward
@fazeaeroisthebestmichael3199
Rip xxx he most rest like a legend ❤️
@amongusplayer1410
Yep 😭🥺😫😥😓😭🥺😫😥😓
@blu-218
This song hits hard man.
I wish he was here again
He didn't deserve to die
He is a legend
LLJ
Never forgotten
Never understood
So fucking underrated
rip x
@imtooexpensive2660
Tbh he wasn’t really underrated
@gastol17
me too R.I.P. XXXTentacion [*]
@yurboisupreme8603
😭😭