Crescent Moon
Bill Mallonee Lyrics
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Where do I venture in
To knock upon the door
of possibilities?
I'm oh so cavalier
Open my mouth up to cover my fear
But you smiled and played along
With awkward first intentions
Whenever you said yes
When looking downward
I asked if I might kiss you
And even that you walked me through
All these new rooms to explore
Yeah and all my rusty locks
Fell to the floor
And if you wished for the brightest star
Would you consider a crescent moon?
And if I'm late ah baby wait
I will bring it soon
Stumbling when I come
Tripping over my dumb tongue
For God's sake don't these
Momma's boys ever grow up?
Much too easily hurt
Life is coming to grips with what you're worth
When God says one thing
But your heart says another
Where do I begin?
Where do I venture in?
To come inside this love
That's sacramental
I remember when
I first beheld your face
Yeah on the streets of this old town
Now I carry it every place
The song "Crescent Moon" by Bill Mallonee tells a story of a hesitant and vulnerable protagonist who's taking a chance on love. The song explores the singer's inner thoughts as they're trying to muster up the courage to express their feelings towards someone they have a deep connection with. The lyrics express a sense of confusion, fear, and self-doubt that comes with putting oneself out there, but it's ultimately worth it when the other person reciprocates those feelings. The singer describes themselves as cavalier, but it's a defense mechanism for their fear of rejection, which they cover up by speaking with confidence. The other person smiles and plays along, which gives the singer a newfound confidence. When the singer musters up the courage to ask their love interest if they can kiss them, they're hesitant and clumsy, tripping over their words, but even then, the other person reassures them and guides them into new territories of exploration.
The singer's internal conflict is also explored in the song. They're conflicted between what God says and what their heart wants, which creates a sense of ambivalence. The singer also questions their worth and value in the world, which is a relatable feeling for many people. The song's title "Crescent Moon" represents the idea that even something small and less bright (like the moon) can be just as beautiful and desirable as something bigger and brighter. The song is about finding love in unexpected and unconventional ways, and it encourages listeners not to give up hope, even when life is difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
Where do I begin
I don't know where to start
Where do I venture in
I don't know where to go
To knock upon the door
To take a chance
of possibilities?
To explore opportunities
I'm oh so cavalier
I act carelessly to hide my fear
Open my mouth up to cover my fear
I talk too much to hide my fear
But you smiled and played along
You were kind to me despite my awkwardness
With awkward first intentions
I was unsure and hesitant at first
I think I lost my breath
You took my breath away
Whenever you said yes
When you agreed to kiss me
When looking downward
I was nervous and unsure
I asked if I might kiss you
I asked for your permission
And even that you walked me through
You guided me through the experience
All these new rooms to explore
There are many aspects of the relationship to discover
Yeah and all my rusty locks
My emotional barriers
Fell to the floor
I let my guard down
And if you wished for the brightest star
If you want something grand
Would you consider a crescent moon?
Would you settle for something simpler?
And if I'm late ah baby wait
If I'm delayed, please be patient
I will bring it soon
I will fulfill my promise soon
Stumbling when I come
I am awkward
Tripping over my dumb tongue
I say the wrong thing
For God's sake don't these
Why can't men
Momma's boys ever grow up?
Be mature and independent?
Much too easily hurt
I am sensitive and vulnerable
Life is coming to grips with what you're worth
Realizing your value in life
When God says one thing
When society expects one thing
But your heart says another
But your emotions say something else
Where do I begin?
Where do I start to find love and meaning?
Where do I venture in?
Where do I explore new opportunities and experiences?
To come inside this love
To fully immerse oneself in love
That's sacramental
That is significant and sacred
I remember when
I recall the moment
I first beheld your face
I first saw your beauty
Yeah on the streets of this old town
In this familiar place
Now I carry it every place
Now you are always with me
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.