The XX – Stars

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I can give it all on the first date
I don't have to exist outside this place
And dear know that I can change

But if stars, shouldn't shine
By the very first time
Then dear it's fine, so fine by me
'Cos we can give it time
So much time
With me

And I can draw the line on the first date
I'll let you cross it
Let you take every line I've got
When the time gets late

But if stars, shouldn't shine
By the very first time
Then dear it's fine, so fine by me
'Cos we can give it time
So much time
With me

[Repeat x2]
If you want me
Let me know
Where do you wanna go
No need for talking
I already know
If you want me
Why go

I can give it all on the first date
I don't have to exist outside this place
And dear know that I can change

[Repeat x2]
But if stars, shouldn't shine
By the very first time
Then dear it's fine, so fine by me
'Cos we can give it time
So much time
With me

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Lyrics submitted by Joshoewaa

Track duration: 04:22

"Stars" as written by Oliver David Sim, Romy Anna Madley Croft, James Thomas Smith, Baria Qureshi

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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  • +6
    My Interpretation:This song sounds like sex feels when you're in love.
    Flag BrainyDisorderon November 06, 2011   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I think its about one partner telling the other for a second chance even if they have to keep their relationship a secret. Amazing song
    Flag cindyxxon June 24, 2011   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:amazing!!
    Flag formypajamoon February 07, 2011   Link
  • +2
    General Comment:I think this song is simply about being attractive to someone and questioning if crossing the line on the first date is appropriate. No pressure environment. I won't get mad if we don't get intimate but, if you want to then we can. Hence, "But if stars, shouldn't shine, By the very first time, Then dear it's fine, so fine by me, 'Cos we can give it time. And not letting clouded stipulations (giving it up on the first date) getting in the way of how you really feel. Hence, "If you want me then why go?"

    I honestly love the song and can't take it off repeat. Very sensual without being raunchy. Awesome group, their voices are amazing. Not to mention the album, it's gold.
    Flag Eccentricnewportson December 14, 2010   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:I relate this song to two people who have wanted to be together for so long finally having their first date essentially, but sleep together the same night anyway. And even though it's not all that conventional to want to start a relationship like that, their promise is to each other that they can take time with their relationship and let it blossom, because they're doing things their own way now.

    It's a gorgeous song. And I wont lie, it makes me well up everytime I hear it =']
    Flag sophie21on December 10, 2010   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Sex would be good on the first date, but even better later on. Either of them will have it either way. They're in love
    Flag bberndon November 25, 2010   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:It isn't just about being able to WAIT because something feels right- but being willing to do things differently because it feels right. He is willing to wait, she is willing to give in. They both recognize that there is something different between them and want to do whatever it takes to keep it, explore it.
    Flag rainbowtvpon September 01, 2010   Link
  • +2
    General Comment:No pressure, don't rush, this feels right so we can take every step as fast or als slowly as we want.
    Flag ImaginaryFriendon August 31, 2010   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Heart achingly beautiful.
    The Lyrics are just incredible, I feel that it's to do with the start of a relationship, or wanting to be in a relationship where you can be totally relaxed and yourself around that person. 'I can give it all on the first date'..trying to be all you can for that one person and not caring about anything else other than that time spent together 'I don't have to exist outside this place' nothing else really matters, and he'll take the relationship as slow as she wants..
    'But if stars, shouldn't shine
    By the very first time
    Then dear it's fine, so fine by me
    'Cos we can give it time'..lyrics like this are so mesmerising and refreshing, especially in a culture where it can be seen as being really pressured..for once although its do with relationships and sex..it actually has raw meaning and emotion to them. He'll wait until they're both completely ready to take things further.
    Flag StarrryEyeson July 13, 2010   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:in my opinion, possibly the xx's best song. with the lyrics, for the fourth line of the first verse. it sounds and makes more sense that it's;

    "and do you know that i can change?"
    Flag esbon1on July 05, 2010   Link

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