Stars Go Dim - Live Like That Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Unworthy, not good enough
Be something, don't be too much
Heart breaking, don't show it to anyone
What if all those little things you tell yourself
Turn the key that locks you in a prison cell?
Steal your joy and make your life a living hell
They're not true, what would you do?
Chorus
Would you open up your broken heart?
Show them who you really are
Leave your regret in the past
You can live like that
You can live like that
See yourself through Heaven's eyes
Stop believing all the lies
Be fearless, holding nothing back
You can live like that
You can live like that
Verse 2
So tired of faking it, just trying to fit in
Keep losing, feels like you won't ever win
But what if joy is waiting on the other side
Of letting go of all the things you've tried to hide
And freedom is the moment that you realize
The real you is beautiful
Chorus
Would you open up your broken heart?
Show them who you really are
Leave your regret in the past
You can live like that
You can live like that
See yourself through Heaven's eyes
Stop believing all the lies
Be fearless, holding nothing back
You can live like that
You can live like that
Post-Chorus
You can live like that
(Oh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
You can live like that
You can live like that
(You can live like that)
Chorus
Would you open up your broken heart?
(Show them who you really are)
Show them who you really are
(Leave your regret)
Leave your regret in the past
You can live like that
You can live like that
See yourself through Heaven's eyes
(Stop believing all the lies)
Stop believing all the lies
Be fearless, holding nothing back
You can live like that
You can live like that
You can live like that
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Live Like That
Meaning & Inspiration
"Live Like That," released in 2022 on the album *Grace In The Wilderness*, by Stars Go Dim is a powerful anthem of self-acceptance and freedom found in embracing one's true identity, a message deeply resonant with biblical truths. The song confronts the internal battles of feeling inadequate and the pressure to conform, acknowledging the self-imposed limitations that trap us in a "prison cell" of negativity. It speaks directly to the struggle of hiding our vulnerabilities, the fear of judgment that often stems from a warped self-perception, a concept echoed in scriptures like Jeremiah 17:9 which states, "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?" The song challenges this internal deceit, prompting listeners to question the validity of these negative self-talk patterns.
The core of "Live Like That" lies in its invitation to a radical transformation: to open up our "broken heart," to reveal our authentic selves, and to release the burden of past regrets. This liberation is presented as a direct pathway to living a life free from the constraints of self-doubt and external validation. The lyrics encourage seeing oneself through a divine lens, through "Heaven's eyes," a profound call to embrace God's perspective of us. This mirrors the biblical understanding of God's unfailing love and acceptance, as described in Romans 8:38-39, which assures us that "neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." The song's central plea to stop believing lies is a direct encouragement to combat the deceptive whispers of the enemy, which Jesus himself identified as the father of lies in John 8:44.
The second verse delves into the weariness of pretense and the futility of trying to fit into molds that are not meant for us. It acknowledges the feeling of perpetual loss when striving for an unattainable ideal. However, it pivots towards the hope that true joy and freedom are found on the other side of releasing these hidden insecurities and embracing the inherent beauty of who we are. This realization of intrinsic worth, independent of external circumstances or achievements, is a cornerstone of Christian faith. The message aligns with 1 John 4:18, which teaches, "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." The song's promise is that by letting go of the struggle to be someone else, and instead embracing the magnificent, flawed, and beautiful individual God created, we can indeed "live like that." The repeated affirmation, "You can live like that," serves as a constant reminder of the grace and power available to live a life defined not by our past failures or perceived shortcomings, but by the boundless love and truth of our Creator.