Goodnight Moon
Ambrosia Parsley/The Elegant Too Lyrics

There's a nail in the door
The presence of a nail forced into the door symbolizes the violence and pain that occurred in the past.

And there's glass on the lawn
The presence of shattered glass on the lawn demonstrates the destruction that has taken place.

Tacks on the floor
Tacks scattered on the floor represent challenging and precarious situation.

And the TV is on
Even when completely alone, the person keeps the TV on to feel like there's company.

And I always sleep with my guns when you're gone
When their loved ones depart, the person sleeps with guns with the intention to protect themself from the unknown.

There's a blade by the bed
A blade placed next to the bed showcases their vulnerability and fear of danger.

And a phone in my hand
The phone represents the hope that someone will call and provide solace from their loneliness and distress.

A dog on the floor
The obedient presence of a dog on the floor represents the only solace and sense of security that the person has.

And some cash on the nightstand
Cash is placed on the nightstand to cope with difficult situations that may arise.

When I'm all alone the dreaming stops
When isolated, their dreams and hopes turn into a nightmare, making life seem like a burden.

And I just can't stand
The unbearable circumstances leave them helpless and unable to cope with the situation.

What should I do I'm just a little baby
Feeling helpless and alone, the person feels like an infant in a hopeless situation.

What if the lights go out
When the very infrastructure around them fails, they feel lost and unsafe.

And maybe and then the wind just starts to moan
The sound of the wind is a harbinger of doom, a sign that things are about to get worse.

Outside the door he followed me home
The sense of someone following them home symbolizes the uncertainty and fear of life.

So goodnight moon I want the sun
The moon represents the darkness and danger of life, and the person prays for the sun to come up, praying for guidance.

If it's not here soon
The person is urgently anticipating the arrival of guidance and safety.

I might be done
The situation is so difficult that the person feels they can't go on any longer.

No it won't be too soon 'til I say goodnight moon
The person will continue to pray for safety and guidance until they find hope again.

There's a shark in the pool
The presence of the shark symbolizes danger lurking beneath the surface.

And a witch in the tree
The sight of a witch in the tree symbolizes the horrors of the unknown and the unexplained.

A crazy old neighbor and he's been watching me
An intrusive neighbor has been watching the person, portraying the sense of vulnerability and lack of privacy in times of distress.

And there's footsteps loud and strong coming down the hall
The presence of strong, heavy footsteps coming down the hall creates a sense of dread, indicating something ominous is about to happen.

Something's under the bed
An ambiguous presence under the bed signifies the presence of danger, leaving the person in a state of uncertainty and panic.

Now it's out in the hedge
The presence of danger is now lurking in the hedges, creating an imminent threat to the person.

There's a big black crow sitting on my window ledge
The sight of a big, black crow indicates new, perhaps hidden threats that have recently emerged.

And I hear something scratching through the wall
Sounds of scratching, indicative of a dark presence, are coming through the walls.

Well you are up so high
The person is addressing someone who has power and influence, who they believe can help them solve their problems.

How can you save me?
Feeling helpless, the person therefore, ask god or someone in power to come to their rescue.

When the dark comes here tonight
The person is suffering due to the darkness that overshadows their life, making life miserable.

To take me up to my front walk and into the bed
The dark and negativity have a hold over the person; they would want to get away but still cannot escape it.

Where it kisses my face
The darkness has taken over the person's life so much that it feels as if almost it kisses their face in a metaphorical sense.

And eats my head
The person is drowned in their own negativity and stress that it feels as if they are being eaten alive by the problem.