Starman Lyrics – mgk

Starman Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: mgk]
He’s scared of aging and what the future holds. The smoke in the room could mean confusion, chaos, or maybe he’s using substances to escape. He sleeps through the day, showing he’s out of sync with the world. Even though there are billions of people, he still feels deeply alone.

[Chorus: mgk]
He’s craving something more in life, something to help him get through the emptiness he feels. This “semi-charmed” life isn’t cutting it anymore. Even though someone’s trying to leave or say goodbye, he’s emotionally checked out and isn’t willing to hear it.

[Verse 1: mgk]
He’s exposing his true self, both physically and emotionally, trying to figure out who he really is—but he feels it’s overrated or not worth it. There’s an attempt at real connection—talking, kissing—but it’s still surface-level. He’s from a small-town place but craving that wild, escape-filled California lifestyle.

[Pre-Chorus: mgk]
He’s been awake for days, likely partying and using drügs. It’s chaotic and unhealthy, suggesting he’s caught in a self-destructive loop.

[Chorus: mgk]
He’s repeating that same longing for something different—something better to help him cope. He still won’t listen when someone’s trying to leave or give up on him. He’s too lost in his world.

[Post-Chorus: Stephan Jenkins]
These “doo-doo-doo” lines fill space emotionally, like a moment to breathe between the heavier parts.

[Verse 2: mgk]
He’s counting every moment he’s been without someone important to him, and it’s clearly eating at him. He talks about heartbreak casually, like it’s something he’s learned to do or deal with. She’s not around anymore, so all he can do is sing about her. There’s a lot of noise and gossip surrounding her, and he knows her friends don’t like him. He also doesn’t believe she thinks he can change, and maybe she’s right—because deep down, he sees himself as hopeless. His feelings of love seem to be tied to drügs or highs, showing how blurred those emotions have become.

[Pre-Chorus: mgk]
Again, he’s stuck in the same pattern—days without sleep, drügs, and spiraling. It’s like he’s stuck on repeat.

[Chorus: mgk]
He’s still chasing something else to numb the pain or fill the void. And he’s still ignoring the person trying to let go, clinging to his distractions instead.

[Post-Chorus: Stephan Jenkins]
These sounds keep the mood going, like background emotions bubbling under the surface.

[Bridge: mgk & Stephan Jenkins]
Even just a few simple chords from a song can hit him so hard that it brings him to tears. When he’s with this person, everything feels intense—even dying doesn’t sound so bad, because being together makes it feel okay.

[Outro: mgk]
He feels completely out of place, like he doesn’t belong in this world. His only response is to keep running—maybe from people, from problems, or from himself. He’s searching for something, but it’s clear he doesn’t know where to go.