Saturn
marianne beaulieu Lyrics
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How light carries on endlessly, even after death.
With shortness of breath, you explained the infinite.
How rare and beautiful it is to even exist.
I couldn’t help but ask
For you to say it all again.
I tried to write it down
I’d give anything to hear
You say it one more time,
That the universe was made
Just to be seen by my eyes.
I couldn’t help but ask
For you to say it all again.
I tried to write it down
But I could never find a pen.
I’d give anything to hear
You say it one more time,
That the universe was made
Just to be seen by my eyes.
With shortness of breath, I’ll explain the infinite
How rare and beautiful it truly is that we exist.
In "Saturn" by Marianne Beaulieu, the lyrics evoke a sense of longing and admiration for someone who has passed away. The opening lines, "You taught me the courage of stars before you left" suggests that the person being spoken to was instrumental in teaching the singer about the bravery and resilience of celestial bodies, whether metaphorically or through their actions. The reference to "stars" also alludes to the idea of immortality and the belief that even after death, one's influence and impact can continue to shine brightly.
The following lines, "How light carries on endlessly, even after death. / With shortness of breath, you explained the infinite. / How rare and beautiful it is to even exist" further explore the notion of the continuing presence and significance of the departed. It suggests that light, symbolizing their spirit or memory, continues to carry on in the world even after they are gone. The person being addressed is described as explaining the concept of infinity, perhaps in relation to life and death, and emphasizing the preciousness and wonder of existence itself.
The chorus reflects the singer's yearning for the departed person to repeat their teachings and affirmations. The idea of trying to document or capture their words but never finding a pen indicates the fleeting nature of their presence and the difficulty in preserving their wisdom. The desire to hear them say it all again, that the universe was made for the singer's eyes, conveys the deep longing for their guidance and the reaffirmation that they were meant to experience and appreciate the world.
The closing lines of the song, "With shortness of breath, I’ll explain the infinite / How rare and beautiful it truly is that we exist," bring the focus back to the singer. They express their own understanding of the infinite and the unique beauty and preciousness of their own existence. It reinforces the idea that, despite the pain of loss, they recognize the significance and wonder of being alive.
Overall, "Saturn" is a poignant exploration of the lasting impact of those who have passed away and the awe-inspiring nature of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
You taught me the courage of stars before you left.
You showed me how to be brave and bold, just like the stars, before you departed.
How light carries on endlessly, even after death.
The essence of who we are, our light, continues to shine eternally, even after we are gone.
With shortness of breath, you explained the infinite.
Even though it was difficult to catch my breath, you managed to describe the boundlessness of the universe.
How rare and beautiful it is to even exist.
The fact that we are alive and present in this world is an extraordinary and exquisite phenomenon.
I couldn’t help but ask
For you to say it all again.
I couldn't resist the desire to request you to repeat everything you said before.
I tried to write it down
But I could never find a pen.
I attempted to jot it down on paper, but I was never able to locate a pen.
I’d give anything to hear
You say it one more time,
That the universe was made
Just to be seen by my eyes.
I would willingly sacrifice anything just to hear you utter these words again, affirming that the entire universe was created solely for the purpose of being witnessed by me.
With shortness of breath, I’ll explain the infinite
How rare and beautiful it truly is that we exist.
Even though it might be a struggle to speak, I will try to articulate the immeasurable nature of existence and emphasize how exceptional and captivating it truly is.
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Written by: Ryan O'Neal
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