Capricorn

The speaker presents a life of solitude and self-reliance, saying they have spent many nights alone but do not mind their own company. The mood is tough and accepting, though there is a hint of emotional coldness. As the song develops, the speaker describes a lasting personal outlook: living for the present and trusting their own experience, even when others prove them right or wrong.

“Solitaire, to the bone” suggests more than simply being alone: solitude seems deeply rooted in the speaker’s identity. “Black night, my star” pairs darkness with a point of guidance or hope, suggesting that even in a bleak life, the speaker has something to orient them. Calling themself a “December’s child” connects their identity to the Capricorn label, while “already old” as a young person implies an early seriousness or weariness.

The lyrics can be heard as a confident celebration of independence, but the repeated references to coldness, darkness, and being alone leave room for a more vulnerable reading. The speaker may accept solitude because it feels safer or more familiar, not because it brings complete happiness. “Never live beyond today” sounds like a firm philosophy, though it could also reflect a refusal to depend on uncertain promises about the future.