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Picnic on the Moon
Bel Canto Lyrics


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Have I ever told you what I feel?
About what's to come and why we live
Ever since I was a little kid
I've been cautious and I've sealed my lips
But then I found this the book inside a drawer
A girl treasuring thoughts
Here's what I wrote:
That one day, we will fly
Together in a baron's balloon
Straight up into the air
And when er have arrived
We'll take a little picnic on the moon
And watch the earth below
I'm lost again
Needing a friend
Cause I'm so alone
For the last time the sun is rising
I have a feeling
It's time we talk about it
Cause I'm still on my own
I'm so alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bel Canto's "Picnic on the Moon" express a feeling of isolation and a longing for companionship. The singer starts by asking if they've ever shared their thoughts about the future and the purpose of life. This is followed by a confession that from a young age, they've been guarded about what they say, perhaps out of fear of judgment or rejection. However, they find a book in a drawer that contains a girl's musings, and they contribute their own dream to it. They write about flying together in a balloon, ascension high above the earth, to the moon, where they will have a picnic.


The song has a wistful tone, as the singer admits in the next verse to being lost and lonely, despite having had the fantasy of companionship. The last time the sun rises, they feel compelled to raise the subject again, indicating that they've previously voiced these desires but not been satisfied. They need a friend, and they're still on their own, so the implication is that they feel unheard or unfulfilled.


Overall, the lyrics to "Picnic on the Moon" touch on themes of isolation, loneliness, and the search for connection. The singer suggests that they've been hesitant to share their thoughts and feelings, but they find solace in the fantasy of floating above the world on a journey with a companion. However, they remain adrift and in need of someone to share their dreams with in reality.


Line by Line Meaning

Have I ever told you what I feel?
I want to open up to you and share my deepest emotions.


About what's to come and why we live
I want to discuss the future and purpose of our existence.


Ever since I was a little kid
Since childhood, I've held back my thoughts and feelings


I've been cautious and I've sealed my lips
I've been fearful and hesitant to express myself.


But then I found this the book inside a drawer
I discovered a book containing someone else's intimate thoughts.


A girl treasuring thoughts
The author of the book is a girl who values self-expression.


Here's what I wrote:
I want to share the author's thoughts with you.


That one day, we will fly
In the future, we will have an extraordinary experience.


Together in a baron's balloon
We'll embark on a journey in a hot air balloon.


Straight up into the air
We'll ascend high into the sky.


And when er have arrived
After reaching our destination.


We'll take a little picnic on the moon
We'll have a serene and delightful experience on the lunar surface.


And watch the earth below
We'll view our planet from an entirely new perspective.


I'm lost again
I'm experiencing confusion and uncertainty.


Needing a friend
I require companionship from someone who understands me.


Cause I'm so alone
I feel isolated and disconnected from others.


For the last time the sun is rising
It's a significant moment as the sun rises.


I have a feeling
I'm experiencing a strong intuition or emotion.


It's time we talk about it
We need to have a serious discussion about this issue.


Cause I'm still on my own
I'm still alone and need support.




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Comments from YouTube:

Sim Barr Fidel

I can just see myself, back in the 90's .... writing in my journal .... staring at the wall ....

Yves ROYER

Juste relax ! Un groupe fantastique Norvégien est bien ici , ils ont pus nous émouvoir sur leur supers talents infiniment sensibles il y à trente ans en arrière déjà ! Que sont ils devenu tous alors de nos jours ?

Moony the Spoonie

So alone...

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