Starlight
Zed Lyrics


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It's alright
It's okay
I'll keep holding on today
'Cause I'm waiting for the starlight in your eyes

No more faith
No more hope
All that I can do is grope
For a shred of loving care from my girl

The pain you felt has burdened you
You can't feel loved
I'm glad that I have been with you
But that's not enough

In your arms I would be
Overjoyed as any boy
Holding on to what he loves
Oh so much

Feel your touch every night
When I dreamed to be alright
There you are in front of me
With your smile

The pain you felt has burdened you
You can't feel loved
I'm glad that I have been with you
But that's not enough
Whoa, that's not enough

The pain you felt has burdened you
You can't feel loved
I'm glad that I have been with you
But that's not enough
Whoa, that's not enough

In your arms I would be
Overjoyed as any boy
Holding on to what he loves
Oh so much

Holding on to what he loves
Oh so much





Holding on to what he loves
Oh so much

Overall Meaning

In "Starlight," Zed sings about feeling helpless in a relationship with a partner who is struggling with emotional pain and is unable to receive or return love. The repetition of "It's alright, it's okay" suggests that the singer is trying to convince themselves that everything will be fine despite the challenges. The lyrics "All that I can do is grope for a shred of loving care from my girl" emphasize the singer's desire for affection and the frustration of not receiving it. The line "I'll keep holding on today 'cause I'm waiting for the starlight in your eyes" suggests that the singer is willing to persevere in the hope that their partner's love will eventually shine through.


The lines "The pain you felt has burdened you, you can't feel loved" suggest that the partner has experienced trauma that has affected their ability to connect emotionally. The repetition of "But that's not enough, whoa, that's not enough" implies that despite their efforts, the singer feels that they are unable to provide the level of support their partner needs. The final lines, "In your arms I would be overjoyed as any boy holding on to what he loves oh so much" express the singer's deep desire to find comfort and love in their partner's arms.


Line by Line Meaning

It's alright
I accept the situation as it is.


It's okay
I am not upset or bothered by it.


I'll keep holding on today
I will continue to persevere in the present moment.


'Cause I'm waiting for the starlight in your eyes
I am hopeful for the love and affection that I see in your gaze.


No more faith
I have lost confidence in the future.


No more hope
I see no possibility for improvement.


All that I can do is grope
I am struggling blindly to find the help that I need.


For a shred of loving care from my girl
I am desperately seeking affection and tenderness from my significant other.


The pain you felt has burdened you
Your past trauma has affected you deeply.


You can't feel loved
You struggle to receive love and affection from others.


I'm glad that I have been with you
I am thankful for the time that we have spent together.


But that's not enough
However, our relationship alone cannot solve all your troubles.


In your arms I would be
I feel safe and comforted in your embrace.


Overjoyed as any boy
I would be ecstatic, like a child, to be held by you.


Holding on to what he loves
I am desperately grasping onto the love that we share.


Feel your touch every night
I long to feel your physical presence and affection every night.


When I dreamed to be alright
During my moments of dreaming, I envision a future where everything is okay.


There you are in front of me
In my dreams, you are a symbol of hope and happiness.


With your smile
Your smile represents the joy and love that I hope to receive from you.


Holding on to what he loves
I am grasping onto the love that we share once again.


Oh so much
I love you deeply and passionately.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: RIVERS CUOMO

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@bigsanrio

Music videos like this are what I live for I love the early 2000s

@mortensenvick5711

damn me too

@x.lamaschingonaa_

Back when music videos were funny, creative and worth watching. The Hot Chick just screams early 2000s I just want to go back to this nostalgic time

@LikaGabbster

this song deserves more fame tbh

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William Booth its a movie set although they might have used a real school

@KatieCochran

I was just gonna say, how does this hardly have any views?!

@shadowfigure7191

Last time i heard this was on the movie disc back around 2010 when i was a young boy. I'm so glad my insomnia inspired me to look for this song and it will be with me forever. One of my favorites ❤

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this song is very beautiful and underrated. also, this movie started my teenager years, i watched on my pc when i got one in 2008 finally (i was 16)

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i miss this band! reminds me of the days when i was really getting into music. these guys should still be going :( i was so proud of their stuff plus they're kiwis!

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This movie is a childhood favorite and Rob being apart of this video always kills me😆😂

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