i know it's been so long since we saw each other last
i'm sure we'll find some way to make the time pass

hey moon
it's just you and me tonight
everyone else is asleep

hey moon
if i was to fall, i won't fall so deep
though i doubt i'm gonna
you can wake me up if you wanna

and your pale round face
makes me feel at home in any place i happen to be
at a quarter past three

the moon chased the sun out of the sky
goodbye sun! the night's begun
the moon chased the sun out of the sky
goodbye sunshine! the night is mine

hey moon
it's just you and me tonight
everyone else is asleep

hey moon
if i was to fall, i won't fall so deep
though i doubt i'm gonna
you can wake me up if you wanna

i would hate for you to hang there all alone the whole night through

hey moon, my old friend
hey moon, the night is coming to an end
hey moon, come back soon

Overall Meaning

The song "Hey Moon" by John Maus appears to be about a deep connection between the singer and the moon. The song opens with the singer acknowledging how long it's been since they saw each other last, suggesting that they have a history together. The overall tone of the song feels comforting and safe, as though the singer sees the moon as a trusted friend or companion.

Throughout the lyrics, the singer speaks directly to the moon, addressing it as "hey moon." The repeated refrain of "it's just you and me tonight, everyone else is asleep" further emphasizes the idea of a private relationship between the singer and the moon.

The singer also speaks to the moon as though it has the power to control them in some way, saying "you can wake me up if you wanna." This could suggest that the singer is inviting the moon to be more than just a companion, but rather an influence on their life.

Additionally, the moon is personified throughout the song, with lines like "your pale round face makes me feel at home in any place I happen to be." This gives the moon a sense of personality and character, as though it is more than just a celestial body in the sky.

Overall, "Hey Moon" seems to be a song about finding comfort and solace in the nighttime hours, and the singer's personal connection to the moon as a source of comfort during those times.

Line by Line Meaning

i know it's been so long since we saw each other last
It's been a while since we last met

i'm sure we'll find some way to make the time pass
But we'll manage to catch up

hey moon
Directly addressing the moon

it's just you and me tonight
Only moon and I are awake

everyone else is asleep
Everyone else is sleeping

if i was to fall, i won't fall so deep
I won't get too far involved if I fall for something/someone

though i doubt i'm gonna
Although it is unlikely that I'll fall

you can wake me up if you wanna
The moon can wake me up if needed

and your pale round face
Referring to the moon's appearance

makes me feel at home in any place i happen to be
Moon's appearance makes me feel comfortable wherever I am

at a quarter past three
It's 3:15am