Story Behind The Song
inspired by Van Gogh's portrait "A starry Night"
Song Description
midtempo ballad
| Song Length |
2:40 |
Genre |
Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
General, Photography |
Similar Artists |
Willie Nelson, Phil Collins |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Star In the Charcoal Blue
Like the last embers of a star in the charcoal blue
so it finally burns out,the light that was shared by two
In the mornin' when we rise
see it fading in the skies
The last embers of a star in the charcoal blue
Like a soul unrepentant, standing at heaven's gate
I see it all so clearly now, but I see it too late
The mistakes I made, I own
Now I'll learn from them alone
The last embers of a star in the charcoal blue
Still, it burned brightly! It lit up the night
so bright it was just like day
Darkness is only a part of the price I'll pay
In the infinite reaches, the stars can be so far apart
Deep in the dark and the distance
that's filling my heart
Will they ever shine so bright
as the star that's fading tonight?
The last embers of a star in the charcoal blue
(C) 2001 James Moffat