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”
The stars are bright tonight
And I am walking nowhere
I guess I will be alright
Desire gets you nowhere
And you are always right
And my, you are so perfect
Take you as you are
I'll have you as you are
I'll take you as you are
I love you just the way you are
I'll have you just the way you are
I'll take you just the way you are
Does anyone love the way they are?
The stars are bright tonight
A distance is between us
And I will be okay
The worst I've ever seen us
Still I have my weaknesses
Still I have my strengths
And still I have my ugliness
But I..
I love you just the way you are
I'll have you just the way you are
I'll take you just the way you are
Does anyone love the way they are? (x2)
Star, star...
And I am walking nowhere
I guess I will be alright
Desire gets you nowhere
And you are always right
And my, you are so perfect
Take you as you are
I'll have you as you are
I'll take you as you are
I love you just the way you are
I'll have you just the way you are
I'll take you just the way you are
Does anyone love the way they are?
The stars are bright tonight
A distance is between us
And I will be okay
The worst I've ever seen us
Still I have my weaknesses
Still I have my strengths
And still I have my ugliness
But I..
I love you just the way you are
I'll have you just the way you are
I'll take you just the way you are
Does anyone love the way they are? (x2)
Star, star...
Lyrics submitted by robomalpa1
Stars Lyrics as written by Noel Anthony Hogan Dolores Mary O'riordan
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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The stars are bright tonight!
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Lol could be way of course there but gave it a shot.
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this is the only cranberries song i like... i've heard very little of their music.