yxngxr1 has made it no secret that American artists Tyler, the Creator and Dominic Fike are people he admires, who thereby possibly inspire his music.
The singer started gaining on SoundCloud in early 2019 with singles like “Tyler” and “RockStore.” His full-length debut, Childhood Dreams, arrived in October the same year. In March 2020, he released an eight-track project entitled I Don’t Suit Hats.
Star
yxngxr1 Lyrics
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Oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
You remind me of the sunny days, and that's why
I fuckin' hated the sunny days, and that's fine
You look at me in funny ways like last night
Lookin' forward to Saturday
Like you're lookin' through my phone when I'm half away
And you kickin' off and on if I'm not back at nine
With that anger in your eyes, I can fool a game (yeah)
Twinkle, twinkle, I feel love in the stars
I feel safe in your arms, but I hate bein' apart
When the moon's on, I'm still thinkin' of you
On my own with the view, take me back to Mayo
Life can get excitin'
I'm kinda miss, so you kissin' and you bitin'
Do you still think about the road trips that we took?
Every ten miles switchin' who's drivin'?
I think I fell too quick, you got frightened
Conversation stay while she's typin'
Gonna be another 4 a.m. session, fall asleep
Askin', "Who am I likin', is you I'm describin'?"
Twinkle, twinkle, I feel love in the stars
I feel safe in your arms, but I hate bein' apart
When the moon's on, I'm still thinkin' of you
On my own with the view, take me back to Mayo
The song "STAR" by yxngxr1 is a reflection on a complicated relationship. The opening lines of the song are catchy and repetitive, consisting of four lines of "ohs" that build tension and anticipation. In the next line, the singer reveals that the person they are addressing reminds them of sunny days, something they hate. This sets the scene for a relationship that is both pleasurable and painful, with mixed emotions and conflicting feelings. The following lines allude to arguments and misunderstandings, with the singer feeling like they can never make this person happy.
The chorus, "Twinkle, twinkle, I feel love in the stars, I feel safe in your arms, but I hate bein' apart," highlights the complex nature of the relationship. The love between the two individuals is undeniable, yet there are still issues that keep them apart. When the singer is alone, they think about this person but long to be back in a simpler time- perhaps referring to the "Mayo" mentioned later in the song. The final lines of the song express a longing to recreate the experiences they shared on road trips, indicating that there were good times as well as bad.
Overall, "STAR" is a song about a relationship that is both beautiful and painful, filled with contradictions and mixed emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh-oh-oh
Introduction
You remind me of the sunny days, and that's why
You bring memories of happy times, but I've grown to hate those times
I fuckin' hated the sunny days, and that's fine
I've come to terms with my dislike for sunny days
You look at me in funny ways like last night
I feel like you judge me and are never truly happy with me
I swear you're never happy, mane
I believe you're not happy with our relationship
Lookin' forward to Saturday
Anticipation for the weekend
Like you're lookin' through my phone when I'm half away
You're suspicious and always checking up on me
And you kickin' off and on if I'm not back at nine
You get angry and upset if I'm not home by a certain time
With that anger in your eyes, I can fool a game (yeah)
Your anger is palpable, and it's easy to tell when you're mad
Twinkle, twinkle, I feel love in the stars
The beauty of the stars makes me feel in love
I feel safe in your arms, but I hate bein' apart
I feel secure and safe with you, but I hate when we're not together
When the moon's on, I'm still thinkin' of you
I'm always thinking about you, even when you're not around
On my own with the view, take me back to Mayo
When I'm alone and looking at the view, I wish to go back to Mayo (a place with happy memories)
Life can get excitin'
Life can be full of excitement
I'm kinda miss, so you kissin' and you bitin'
I miss your affection and the way you show it
Do you still think about the road trips that we took?
Do you still remember the fun road trips we had?
Every ten miles switchin' who's drivin'?
We used to take turns driving every ten miles
I think I fell too quick, you got frightened
I fell in love too fast, and it scared you
Conversation stay while she's typin'
We communicate even when we're apart through texting
Gonna be another 4 a.m. session, fall asleep
We'll have another late night conversation and eventually fall asleep
Askin', "Who am I likin', is you I'm describin'?"
I constantly wonder who I really like and if it's you I'm talking about
Writer(s): Syed Abdul Hafiz Bin Syed Hussain, Timothy Francis Lee
Contributed by Ellie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.