Venus

Sleeping At Last's song 'Venus' is a poetic exploration of love and discovery, using the vastness of the cosmos as a metaphor for the emotional journey of finding a significant other. The lyrics begin with the narrator reflecting on how the night sky once fueled their imagination, but now they approach life with careful calculation. This shift from wonder to precision suggests a period of searching and perhaps disillusionment, where the narrator had almost given up hope of finding their 'Venus.'

The turning point in the song occurs when the narrator suddenly sees their beloved, initially mistaking them for a constellation. This moment of revelation is profound, as the narrator realizes that their partner is not just a distant star but an entire universe in which they feel helplessly captivated. The metaphor of an astronomer throwing away measurements signifies the surrender to the overwhelming beauty and complexity of love, abandoning logical calculations for emotional immersion.

The chorus, with its imagery of a telescope pulling the beloved close, emphasizes the desire for intimacy and connection, eliminating any space between them. The narrator's transformation is highlighted by the line 'I was a billion little pieces 'til you pulled me into focus,' suggesting that love has brought clarity and wholeness to their fragmented existence. The song beautifully captures the awe and wonder of discovering love, likening it to the marvels of the universe and the joy of being truly seen and understood by another.