In 1992, musicians Boh Runga and Andrew Maclaren moved to Auckland from Christchurch. Eventually with other musicians, initially guitarist Joel Haines they formed stellar* in 1994. Originally a three-piece ,they wrote their first single "Ride". This featured in a short film Headlong by Simon Raby. The band in its initial form didn't last. Later Runga and Maclaren came across bass player Kurt Shanks and reformed the band as a four piece.
In 1998 the band signed on with Sony music NZ, later that year they released their first commecial single What you do (bastard). 1999 saw their first album release Mix, then the second-highest selling NZ album ever.
The band officially disbanded in 2010 after releasing their greatest hits compilation.
Sparkle
stellar* Lyrics
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I'm armed but standing down
Meet me as the smoke clears
On the middle ground
Measure up the bruises
The marks I've left on you
I'll show you where you wounded
Where your aim was true
Love, love, love
A human emotion
Can't get enough
Oh how it makes me feel
Love, love, love
A human emotion
Can't get enough
Oh how it makes me feel
Talk about distracted
Miss the view for trees
Waiting games well acted
Bring you to your knees
Motorcars and highways
Drag me far from here
Where you are my heart is
Don't be home late
The lyrics of stellar*'s song "Sparkle" convey a complex mix of emotions and experiences within a romantic relationship. The opening lines, "Barricade abandoned, I'm armed but standing down, meet me as the smoke clears, on the middle ground," suggest a willingness to let go of defenses and meet halfway after a conflict or disagreement. It portrays a desire for resolution and finding common ground.
The next lines, "Measure up the bruises, the marks I've left on you, I'll show you where you wounded, where your aim was true," indicate a level of self-awareness and vulnerability. It speaks of recognizing the impact one's actions have had on the other person and being willing to take responsibility for the wounds caused. The intention here seems to be open communication and honesty in order to move forward in the relationship.
The chorus, which emphasizes the repeated phrase "Love, love, love, a human emotion, can't get enough, oh how it makes me feel," captures the intoxicating and addictive essence of love. It expresses the overwhelming desire and craving for love, highlighting its powerful hold on one's emotions. The song acknowledges the depth and intensity of love, suggesting that it can both uplift and consume a person.
The bridge of the song takes a different turn, introducing a sense of distraction and longing. The lyrics "Talk about distracted, miss the view for trees, waiting games well acted, bring you to your knees" describe moments of being caught up in the distractions of life and playing games in the relationship. This part of the song conveys a yearning for clarity and a realization that games and distractions can bring a relationship to its knees.
The final lines, "Motorcars and highways, drag me far from here, where you are my heart is, don't be home late," suggest a physical separation or distance between the two individuals. It implies that no matter the distance, their love is connected and their hearts are intertwined. There is a plea for the other person not to be absent or late, emphasizing the importance of their presence.
Overall, "Sparkle" explores the complexities of love, the desire for resolution and understanding, the addictive nature of love, and the challenges that can arise within a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Barricade abandoned
Leave behind the barriers that hold you back
I'm armed but standing down
I may be ready to fight, but I choose peace
Meet me as the smoke clears
Let's come together when the chaos settles
On the middle ground
Let's find a compromise, a place of understanding
Measure up the bruises
Examine the wounds we've caused each other
The marks I've left on you
Recognize the impact I've had on your life
I'll show you where you wounded
I'll reveal the pain I've caused you
Where your aim was true
Where you were accurate in your assessment of me
Love, love, love
The powerful emotion that connects us all
A human emotion
Something felt by all of us
Can't get enough
Always craving more
Oh how it makes me feel
The incredible impact it has on my emotions
Talk about distracted
Let's discuss our tendency to lose focus
Miss the view for trees
Getting caught up in small details and missing the bigger picture
Waiting games well acted
Playing games and pretending to wait patiently
Bring you to your knees
Making you feel powerless and vulnerable
Motorcars and highways
The distractions and fast-paced world we live in
Drag me far from here
Taking me away from my true desires and intentions
Where you are my heart is
My heart is wherever you are
Don't be home late
Please come back to me soon
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andrew Maclaren, Boh Runga
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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ara Ocampo
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Croissance
Now it's 3 barrel shotgun
水谷
she became a kind of hero that u play her without your brain.but she was a skillful hero
水谷
two enough,so u need more skill and wisdom to win,three just make her a ez play hero
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im curious to see the others gear in play. the other heros could just end up balancing her out. hopefully