Goodnight Moon
Ambrosia Parsley;Elegant Too Lyrics

There’s a nail in the door
The door is nailed shut, making it difficult to open or close.

And there’s glass on the lawn
Broken glass is scattered across the lawn, possibly indicating a recent break-in or act of vandalism.

Tacks on the floor
Small nails or tacks are scattered on the floor, creating a hazard for anyone walking barefoot.

And the TV is on
The television is left on, possibly for comfort or as a distraction from the scary surroundings.

And I always sleep with my guns when you’re gone
The artist feels unsafe when alone and keeps guns nearby for protection.

There’s a blade by the bed
There is a sharp object, possibly a knife or razor, within reach of the bed for protection or self-harm.

And a phone in my hand
The singer is holding onto a phone, possibly as a lifeline or in case of an emergency.

A dog on the floor
A dog is laying on the floor, possibly providing comfort or protection for the artist.

And some cash on the nightstand
There is cash on the nightstand, possibly indicating a need to flee quickly or a desire to have money readily available.

When I’m all alone the dreaming stops
When the artist is alone, they cannot escape their fears and anxieties in their dreams.

And I just can’t stand
The isolation and fear is unbearable for the singer.

What should I do I’m just a little baby
The artist feels helpless and vulnerable in their current situation.

What if the lights go out
The singer fears losing light, possibly leading to a potential threat or attack.

And maybe and then the wind just starts to moan
The possibility of the wind picking up and making noise is unsettling to the singer.

Outside the door he followed me home
Someone or something followed the singer home and is lurking outside the door, causing anxiety and fear.

So goodnight moon I want the sun
The artist wishes for the safety and security of daylight, rather than the uncertainties of night.

If it’s not here soon
The artist is running out of patience and hope for the sun to come up and end the fear.

I might be done
The singer feels they may not be able to handle the fear and uncertainty much longer.

No it won’t be too soon ’til I say goodnight moon
The singer cannot wait for the sun to rise, but will say goodnight to the moon in the meantime.

There’s a shark in the pool
The artist imagines a dangerous animal in the pool, adding to their feelings of danger and unease.

And a witch in the tree
A scary figure, such as a witch, is imagined to be in a nearby tree, heightening the artist's fear.

A crazy old neighbor and he’s been watching me
The artist feels as though they are being watched by a possibly dangerous person, adding to their anxiety.

And there’s footsteps loud and strong coming down the hall
The singer hears footsteps, possibly from a potential attacker, approaching them and causing even more fear.

Something’s under the bed
The artist imagines something, possibly a monster or intruder, lurking under the bed.

Now it’s out in the hedge
The imagined threat has moved from under the bed to outside in the hedge, continuing to worsen the singer's anxiety.

There’s a big black crow sitting on my window ledge
A bird associated with death and darkness is sitting outside the singer's window, adding to their unease.

And I hear something scratching through the wall
The singer hears a noise, potentially from an intruder or animal, coming from inside the walls of their house.

Well you are up so high
The artist is addressing the moon, possibly as a symbol of hope or safety.

How can you save me?
The artist is asking for help from the moon, as they feel powerless and afraid.

When the dark comes here tonight
The singer dreads the arrival of darkness, which brings with it the possibility of danger and harm.

To take me up to my front walk and into the bed
The darkness represents a danger that will physically bring the singer harm while they sleep.

Where it kisses my face
When the darkness arrives, it engulfs the artist and makes them feel vulnerable and exposed.

And eats my head
The darkness consumes the artist's fears and anxieties, making them feel overwhelmed and helpless.