man on the moon
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics

Hello father, what you know about me?
Addressing the father figure and questioning their understanding of the singer's true self and identity.

Do you know who you are? Do you know everything?
Challenging the father to consider his own self-awareness and knowledge, urging him to question his own understanding.

Sometimes I think I got it all, all, all
Expressing moments of confidence and feeling like the singer has everything figured out.

Los Angeles, you've been too good to me
Acknowledging the favorable experiences and opportunities the artist has had while living in Los Angeles.

I miss Nashville, but LA's good to me
Expressing nostalgia for Nashville while recognizing the positive aspects of Los Angeles, the place the artist now considers home.

Place I call my home, that's history
Referring to the singer's current location as their true home and emphasizing the importance of that place in their personal story.

I wanna kiss a man on the moon
Expressing a desire for extraordinary experiences and connections, using the metaphor of kissing a man on the moon.

And I just gotta say, I know everybody here in this room
Asserting familiarity with everyone present, highlighting the artist's social connections and confidence in their relationships.

Touchin' me, touchin' you
Emphasizing the physical and emotional connections between individuals, implying an intimate bond.

If I had to be stuck with anyone, I'm so happy it's you
Expressing contentment and gratitude for being with a specific person, suggesting their preference for companionship and shared experiences.

I want you, don't you hear me?
Declaring the singer's longing for someone's affection and attention, urging them to listen.

Through the clouds and the smoke
Describing a situation where obstacles or distractions may exist, but the desire remains strong.

Nights like these don't happen anymore
Reflecting on the rarity of memorable and enjoyable experiences like the current night.

Especially ones that last 'til the morn'
Highlighting the exceptional quality of experiences that extend until the morning, suggesting the singer's desire for long-lasting joy.

How can I keep you on the floor?
Expressing a desire to maintain someone's presence and connection, metaphorically referring to the dance floor as a symbol of their shared experience.

Get down on it, superstar
Encouraging someone, possibly the artist, to embrace their inner superstar and fully engage in the moment.

I wanna kiss a man on the moon
Reiterating the desire for extraordinary connections and experiences, using the same metaphor as before.

And I just gotta say, I know everybody here in this room
Reaffirming the singer's familiarity with everyone present, emphasizing their social connections and confidence.

Touchin' me, touchin' you
Repeating the notion of physical and emotional connections between individuals, indicating their significance.

If I had to be stuck with anyone, I'm so happy it's you
Repeating the expression of contentment and gratitude for being with a specific person, affirming their preference for companionship and shared experiences.