Darling, The Planets Lyrics – The Rare Occasions

[Verse]
It’s you
Notching the mountain below
Swept in a bottleneck rage
Forcing the garden to grow

[Pre-Chorus]
Open up the skies (Skies)
Lie awake at night
Stars no longer shine (Shine)
In the morning light

[Chorus]
Darling, I love you, but sometimes the planets are pulling us two different ways
How do we hold on to all that we know without one of us having to change?
Give me a reason, I know that you feel it and neither of us are to blame
Darling, I love you, but sometimes the planets are pulling us two different ways

[Verse]
I burn
Seventy years to the bone
Spun up like broth in a flame
Marrowing out from your phone

[Pre-Chorus]
Open up the skies (Skies)
Lie awake at night
Stars no longer shine (Shine)
In the morning light

[Chorus]
Darling, I love you, but sometimes the planets are pulling us two different ways
How do we hold on to all that we know without one of us having to change?
Give me a reason, I know that you feel it and neither of us are to blame
Darling, I love you, but sometimes the planets are pulling us too different

[Bridge]
You scrape
At the nerves
When I’m head sick (Head sick)
When I’m hurt
And I tried
Not to keep
All this sorrow
In me

[Verse]
It’s you
Notching the mountain below
Swept in a bottleneck rage
Forcing the garden to grow

[Pre-Chorus]
Open up the skies (Skies)
Lie awake at night
Stars no longer shine (Shine)
In the morning light

[Outro]
In the morning light
Stars no longer shine
And I’m finished with suffering
‘Cause I’ve given you everything
Stars no longer shine
In the morning light
Said I’m finished with suffering
‘Cause I’ve given enough

[Verse]
This verse metaphorically portrays one partner as a force of change, depicted as “notching the mountain below” and causing upheaval (“bottleneck rage”) that paradoxically fosters growth (“forcing the garden to grow”). It suggests that even amidst turmoil, there’s potential for positive transformation and progress in the relationship.

[Pre-Chorus]
Here, the speaker evokes imagery of celestial bodies to describe the emotional turmoil within. “Open up the skies” symbolizes a desire for clarity and understanding, juxtaposed with the inability to find solace (“Lie awake at night”) and the fading of hope (“Stars no longer shine”) as dawn approaches.

[Chorus]
The chorus encapsulates the central theme of the song, expressing love and devotion despite the challenges posed by external forces (“planets”) pulling the couple in different directions. It questions how to preserve their bond without sacrificing individuality, highlighting the need for mutual understanding and acceptance amidst the conflicts that arise.

[Verse]
In this verse, the speaker expresses intense emotional turmoil and exhaustion, likening it to being consumed by fire (“I burn / Seventy years to the bone”). The metaphor of being “spun up like broth in a flame” conveys a sense of being overwhelmed and consumed by passion, exacerbated by the constant intrusion of modern technology (“Marrowing out from your phone”).

[Pre-Chorus]
Reiterating the earlier pre-chorus, this section emphasizes the persistence of inner turmoil and the inability to find peace, even as the night progresses into morning.

[Chorus]
This repetition of the chorus reinforces the overarching theme of love amidst struggle, acknowledging the complexity of relationships and the constant negotiation required to maintain unity amidst diverging paths.

[Bridge]
The bridge delves into the emotional toll of the relationship, describing how one partner inadvertently causes pain (“You scrape / At the nerves”) when the other is already suffering (“When I’m head sick / When I’m hurt”). Despite attempts to conceal their sorrow, the speaker finds it difficult to bear alone.

[Verse]
This repetition of the first verse underscores the persistent presence of change and upheaval in the relationship, emphasizing its transformative potential amidst chaos.

[Pre-Chorus]
Similarly, this repetition of the pre-chorus reinforces the theme of emotional turmoil and the struggle to find peace and clarity amidst inner conflict.

[Outro]
The outro reflects on the fading hope symbolized by the extinguishing stars, signaling a resolution to the suffering endured in the relationship. The speaker asserts that they have given their all (“I’ve given you everything”) but also acknowledges their own need for relief and closure, signaling a possible end to the suffering endured in the relationship.