Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Oh doubt in the girl by your side
She's feeding your pride
As you go for a ride down the star mile
Worlds arise as she lets you come in
A duo begins
To the Hollywood din of lonely
[Chorus]
And all the gold dust in her eyes won't reform into rain
You had and lost the one thing
You kept in a safe place
Remember the face
Of the girl who had made you her own
And how you left her alone
All's well at the base of the hill
You might need to fill
A prescription to kill off the silence.
Look down from your tower on the high
And take in the night
Look her right in the eye she'll listen
[Chorus]
Life comes to those that are true
The regular news
Over playing the blues with the light on
And if you burn the road that'll lead you back to her in time
I'll watch you turn to stone
Can't find the sublime
She's moving on without you
The tide breaks
You watch the stars fade
They gather you back to their home
I guess it's better than being alone
She's feeding your pride
As you go for a ride down the star mile
Worlds arise as she lets you come in
A duo begins
To the Hollywood din of lonely
[Chorus]
And all the gold dust in her eyes won't reform into rain
You had and lost the one thing
You kept in a safe place
Remember the face
Of the girl who had made you her own
And how you left her alone
All's well at the base of the hill
You might need to fill
A prescription to kill off the silence.
Look down from your tower on the high
And take in the night
Look her right in the eye she'll listen
[Chorus]
Life comes to those that are true
The regular news
Over playing the blues with the light on
And if you burn the road that'll lead you back to her in time
I'll watch you turn to stone
Can't find the sublime
She's moving on without you
The tide breaks
You watch the stars fade
They gather you back to their home
I guess it's better than being alone
Lyrics submitted by getlostbecca, edited by carbonunit71
Star Mile Lyrics as written by Joshua Ryan Radin
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Missing Link Music
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Or maybe I'm biased; because that's way too fucking like what's happening to me right now, ha.