Starlight – English Lyrics

• By: Cannons
• Album: Everything Glows

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the sonic world of Cannons with their track “Starlight”! This song offers a glimpse into the band's signature indie pop and dream pop sound, which is subtly influenced by 80s aesthetics. Exploring this track can help you connect with the nuances of modern dream pop production and vocal delivery, setting a perfect mood for introspection.

[English]

Wait, I've built a wall

I cannot get around

I need someone

Somebody who can tear it down

Numb from all the pain

I'm sinking further down

I need the touch

Somebody who can pull me out

Be my starlight

Promise me that

You'll never let me down

Stand by (stand by), my side (my side)

Tell me that

You'll never let me down

You'll never let me down

You'll never let me down

You'll never let me down

Lost inside the maze

No way to get around

You'll be the key

You'll be the one to let me out

Fate, I feel the weight

It's holding me down

Pushed me around

What never was lost

Can never be found

Be my starlight

Promise me that

You'll never let me down

Stand by (stand by), my side (my side)

Tell me that

You'll never let me down

You'll never let me down

You'll never let me down

You'll never let me down

Lift me up, don't let me fall

Catch me when I've lost it all

In the dark be my light

Guide me through this endless night

...

Be my starlight

Promise me that

You'll never let me down

Stand by (stand by), my side (my side)

Tell me that

You'll never let me down (you'll never let me down)

You'll never let me down (you'll never let me down)

You'll never let me down (you'll never let me down)

You'll never let me down

Key Grammar Structures

• I cannot get around

  ➔ negative modal verb + infinitive

  ➔ The word "cannot" is a negative modal verb showing inability.

• Somebody who can tear it down

  ➔ relative clause with modal verb

  ➔ The word "who" introduces a relative clause; "can" is the modal verb.

• I'm sinking further down

  ➔ present continuous (be + -ing)

  ➔ "am" (contracted to "'m") is the auxiliary "be"; "sinking" is the -ing form.

• Be my starlight

  ➔ imperative mood

  ➔ "Be" is the base form of the verb used to give a command or request.

• Promise me that you'll never let me down

  ➔ request clause with that‑clause + future simple

  ➔ "Promise" is the verb of request; "that" introduces a content clause; "you'll" = "you will" (future).

• Stand by my side

  ➔ phrasal verb (stand by)

  ➔ "Stand" is the base verb; "by" is a particle that changes its meaning to "support".

• Lost inside the maze

  ➔ past participle used as adjective

  ➔ "Lost" is the past participle of "lose" functioning as an adjective.

• What never was lost can never be found

  ➔ passive voice (was lost, be found)

  ➔ "was lost" and "be found" are passive constructions; the subject receives the action.

• Lift me up, don't let me fall

  ➔ imperative + negative imperative

  ➔ "Lift" is a positive command; "don't let" is a negative command formed with "do not" + base verb.