“A Thousand Stars Shine in the Sky” expresses melancholy felt at the loss of a loved one. “Hundreds of flowers bloom in a garden,” say the lyrics, “but the lotus is gone, having become an offering at an altar. Feeling empty, the garden is sad.” Even though this is a melancholy song, it is sometimes heard at gatherings where there are singing and dancing. The likelihood is, however, that this song would not be danced to during joyous occasions.