Initially, "Pink Moon" garnered a small amount of critical attention, but decades after Drake's death it received widespread public and critical acclaim. The music on "Pink Moon" is sparse and unadorned (especially in comparison to Drake's previous recordings), leading some to consider it to be the least accessible of his three albums, though it nevertheless continues to be thought of by many of his fans as his greatest work.
The cover of the album features an illustration by the partner of Drake's sister Gabrielle, Michael Trevithick.
Pink Moon
Nick Drake Lyrics
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Pink moon is on its way
And none of you stand so tall
Pink moon gonna get ye all
And it's a pink moon
Hey, it's a pink moon
Pink, pink, pink, pink, pink moon
Pink, pink, pink, pink, pink moon
I saw it written and I saw it say
A pink moon is on its way
And none of you stand so tall
Pink moon gonna get ye all
It's a pink moon
Yeah, it's a pink moon
The song "Pink Moon" by Nick Drake is a simple yet haunting tune that has left fans and critics wondering about the meaning behind the lyrics. The lyrics are filled with mysterious images that seem to hint at a deeper meaning that is left open to interpretation. The song starts with "Saw it written and I saw it say / Pink moon is on its way / And none of you stand so tall / Pink moon gonna get ye all." This opening stanza suggests that something ominous is approaching, and no one can avoid it. The use of the color pink, which is often associated with love, seems an odd choice given the bleak feeling of the song.
As the song continues, the phrase "pink moon" is repeated several times, almost like a chant. This repetition gives the song an incantatory quality, as if the singer is trying to summon or ward off something. The phrase "none of you stand so tall" suggests that everyone is vulnerable to whatever is coming, no matter how confident or secure they might feel. The lyrics of the song leave a lot of room for interpretation, but it certainly seems to be about impending doom, whether literal or metaphorical.
Line by Line Meaning
Saw it written and I saw it say
I read somewhere and confirmed that a pink moon is predicted
Pink moon is on its way
A rare phenomenon of a pink-colored full moon is going to occur soon
And none of you stand so tall
Even the mighty and powerful will not escape its influence
Pink moon gonna get ye all
Everyone will be affected by this special event
And it's a pink moon
The emphasis is on the uniqueness and significance of this pink-colored full moon
Hey, it's a pink moon
Once again, the rarity and importance of this event is being highlighted
Pink, pink, pink, pink, pink moon
Repeating the color of the moon to further signify its importance
Pink, pink, pink, pink, pink moon
Repeating again to emphasize the significance of this event
I saw it written and I saw it say
The repetition of this line is used to reinforce the previously mentioned prediction
A pink moon is on its way
Repeating the prediction of the rare pink-colored full moon
And none of you stand so tall
The fact that the moon will affect even the most powerful and influential people is being repeated
Pink moon gonna get ye all
The repetition further emphasizes that this special event will affect everyone
It's a pink moon
The rarity and uniqueness of the moon is being reiterated
Yeah, it's a pink moon
Again, emphasizing the importance and significance of this pink-colored full moon
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Written by: Nick Drake
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Preston
on Kimbie
And I need a Mackinaw
Preston
on Kimbie
hawl
Preston
on Kimbie
It's not a show. It's a shawl. The point here is that can be once a luxury item, a shawl that costs $9, while the speaker needs a Mackinaw, which is a practical warm coat. She "wants" something, but he "needs" something.
Preston
on Kimbie
Kimbie wants a nine dollar show
Kimbie desires a performance that costs exactly nine dollars
Kimbie wants a nine dollar show
Kimbie repeatedly expresses her desire for a nine dollar performance
She wants a nine dollar show
Kimbie is insistent on attending a nine dollar show
And I need
The artist has a need that is yet to be revealed
Well Kimbie let your hair hang down
The artist is telling Kimbie to let her hair loose and relax
Kimbie let your hair hang down
The singer repeats his request to Kimbie, urging her to let go of her worries
Let your hair hang down
The singer encourages Kimbie to let her hair down, implying that she should stop worrying and enjoy herself
T'il it touches the ground
The artist suggests that Kimbie should let her hair down completely
Well Kimbie let your hair hang down
The artist reminds Kimbie to let go of her worries as he intends to depart soon
Kimbie let your hair hang down
The artist emphasizes the importance of Kimbie letting her hair down before he leaves
Cause come the morning I’ll be gone
The singer implies that he will not stay for long
Well Kimbie where you been so long
The artist questions Kimbie's whereabouts since he last saw her
I’ve been down in your state pen
Kimbie has spent time in a prison located in the singer's state
With those rough and rowdy
Kimbie has been surrounded by aggressive and unruly people
Rough and rowdy men
The people Kimbie has been surrounded by in prison are male and are known for their aggressive behaviour
Well Kimbie where you been so long
The artist repeats his question, wondering where Kimbie has been and why she has been away for so long
And I gotta go back again
Kimbie reveals that she has to return to prison once again
Well I wished I was a mole in the ground
The singer expresses his wish to be a mole that burrows underground
I wished I were a mole in the ground
The singer repeats his desire to become a mole
I was a mole in the ground
The artist imagines himself as a mole burrowing beneath the surface of the earth
And that I’d tear this mountain
The artist imagines himself digging through a mountain
I’d tear this mountain down
The artist would use his strength to destroy a mountain if he were a mole
Wished I was a mole in the ground
The singer repeats his desire to become a mole, implying that he wants to be free from the burdens of the human world
Dave
on Free Ride
That interpretation isn't correct at all.