This song features themes common in X’s music, like the inability to cope when he loses a relationship with someone close to him. This song is most likely directed towards Geneva, Jahseh’s ex-girlfriend, who accused X of beating her. The song name is a direct reference to Geneva, whose twitter handle is @hisl0nelystar.
X’s heavily autotuned voice plays over a repetitive, yet intriguing beat. The beat clearly is more mainstream than on the rest of X’s music, as a lot of his tracks consist of heavy bass and loud vocals.
looking for a star
XXXTentacion Lyrics
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Going on in my head (on in my head)
The memories seem to fade away
With the thoughts in my head (the thoughts in my head)
Run from different enemies
And the thoughts in my head (the thoughts in my head)
Run from different enemies
And the thoughts in my head (the thoughts, in my)
And where did you go as I slipped? (as I slipped)
I can't seem to get out my head (out my head)
I went and I'll count the tears I shed (tears I shed, tears I)
She sat there and watched as I bled
As I bled
As I bled
As I bled
As I bled
As I bled
And where did you go as I slipped (as I slipped)
I can't seem to get out my head (out my head)
And where did you go as I slipped (as I slipped)
I can't seem to get out my head (out my head)
The lyrics to XXXTENTACION's song "Looking for a Star" delve into the struggles of the artist's mind. The first few lines suggest the artist is having difficulty expressing his thoughts to others. He feels like the memories and thoughts he has are fading away, yet his mind is full of different enemies he's trying to outrun. The repetition of 'the thoughts in my head' reinforces the idea that the artist is trapped within his own mind.
The second verse of the song is particularly poignant, with the artist asking 'where did you go as I slipped?'. This line could be directed towards a person or a concept, with the artist feeling like they have been abandoned just as they start to feel vulnerable. They struggle to 'get out of their head', suggesting that they feel trapped in their own negative thoughts, so much so that they start bleeding emotionally. The repeated line of 'as I bled' highlights the artist's emotional pain and suggests that they feel trapped and exposed.
Overall, the lyrics to "Looking for a Star" illustrate the inner turmoil and struggle that can come with being an artist. The song portrays a sense of abandonment, loneliness and emotional pain, suggesting that the artist feels as though they are struggling to find their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't seem to explain a thing
I'm having trouble understanding and articulating my thoughts and feelings.
Going on in my head (on in my head)
There is a lot happening inside my mind that I can't seem to process.
The memories seem to fade away
I'm struggling to hold onto memories and constantly feel like they are slipping away.
With the thoughts in my head (the thoughts in my head)
My thoughts and memories are intertwined and it's difficult to separate them.
Run from different enemies
I feel like I'm constantly running away from threats and negative influences in my life.
And the thoughts in my head (the thoughts in my head)
My own internal thoughts and fears are also something I'm running away from.
And where did you go as I slipped? (as I slipped)
I'm wondering why a person I cared about wasn't there for me when I hit a low point.
I can't seem to get out my head (out my head)
I can't stop overthinking things and getting trapped in my own thoughts.
I went and I'll count the tears I shed (tears I shed, tears I)
I've been through a lot of pain and sadness and can't help but keep track of how many tears I've cried.
She sat there and watched as I bled
Someone I trusted betrayed me and didn't help me when I was hurting emotionally.
As I bled
I was vulnerable and exposed, and this person didn't offer me any comfort or support.
As I bled
I was hurting badly and felt alone in my suffering.
And where did you go as I slipped (as I slipped)
I'm still wondering why this person wasn't there for me when I needed them the most.
I can't seem to get out my head (out my head)
My thoughts and memories are still haunting me and I can't seem to shake them off.
And where did you go as I slipped (as I slipped)
I'm still searching for answers and trying to make sense of why things went wrong.
I can't seem to get out my head (out my head)
I'm still struggling with my own thoughts and emotions and can't find a way to escape them.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Henry Allen, Jahseh Onfroy, Thomas Wesley Pentz
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@hellnah8659
Can't seem to explain a thing
Going on in my head (on in my head)
The memories seem to fade away
With the thoughts in my head (the thoughts in my head)
Run from different enemies
And the thoughts in my head (thoughts in my head)
Run from different enemies
And the thoughts in my head, (thoughts, in my)
And where did you go as I slipped (as I slipped)
I can't seem to get out my head (out my head)
I went and I'll count the tears I shed (tears I shed, tears I)
She sat there and watched as I bled
As I bled
As I bled
As I bled
As I bled
As I bled
And where did you go as I slipped (as I slipped)
I can't seem to get out my head (out my head)
And where did you go as I slipped (as I slipped)
I can't seem to get out my head (out my head)
@sadvibesamv7937
Lirik :)
Can't seem to explain a thing
Going on in my head (on in my head)
The memories seem to fade away
With the thoughts in my head (the thoughts in my head)
Run from different enemies
And the thoughts in my head (the thoughts in my head)
Run from different enemies
And the thoughts in my head (the thoughts, in my)
And where did you go as I slipped? (as I slipped)
I can't seem to get out my head (out my head)
I went and I'll count the tears I shed (tears I shed, tears I)
She sat there and watched as I bled
As I bled
As I…
@thayne9928
Intro]
Duh, duh, duh, duh, duh
Duh, duh, duh, duh, duh
[Verse]
Can't seem to explain a thing
Going on in my head (on in my head)
The memories seem to fade away
With the thoughts in my head (the thoughts in my head)
Runnin' from different enemies
And the thoughts in my head (thoughts in my head)
Runnin' from different enemies
And the thoughts in my head (thoughts, in my)
[Chorus]
And where did you go as I slept (as I slept)
I can't seem to get out my head (out my head)
I wept and I'll count the tears I shed (tears I shed, tears I)
She sat there and watched as I bled
[Bridge]
As I bled, as I bled, as I bled
As I bled, as I bled, as I bled
[Chorus]
And where did you go as I slept (as I slept)
I can't seem to get out my head (out my head)
And where did you go as I slept (as I slept)
I can't seem to get out my head (out my head)
@jedidiahjoseph7122
[Intro]
Duh, duh, duh, duh, duh
Duh, duh, duh, duh, duh
[Verse]
Can't seem to explain a thing
Going on in my head (On in my head)
The memories seem to fade away
With the thoughts in my head (The thoughts in my head)
Runnin' from different enemies
And the thoughts in my head (The thoughts in my head)
Runnin' from different enemies
And the thoughts in my head (The thoughts, in my)
[Chorus]
And where did you go as I slipped (As I slipped)
I can't seem to get out my head (Out my head)
I wept and I'll count the tears I shed (Tears I shed, tears I)
She sat there and watched as I bled
[Bridge]
As I bled, as I bled, as I bled
As I bled, as I bled, as I bled
[Chorus]
And where did you go as I slipped (As I slipped)
I can't seem to get out my head (Out my head)
And where did you go as I slipped (As I slipped)
I can't seem to get out my head (Out my head)
(not sure if its slept or slipped)
@LaelHansen
Rest In Peace X 🖤
@BoXeNMusic
RIP
@UrSkullMyGun
Keep ur head up Lael 💕
@joshuajohnson4688
Lael Hansen he is in a peaceful place
@sanjaypersaud5520
r.i.p
@xxxtentacionchipaxxjosexxx3044
Lael Hansen love❤
@jedidiahjoseph7122
its nice to see people coming back to this song after all this time. (been 3 years since i posted this comment. I hope everyone is doing alright and if not keep pushing through youll get there🖤)
@ADBABYYY
Toxic Dreads this the type of comments you love to see
@tyranitargamer670
Always will
@aliboy3520
yup