in the moonlight
Bonham Tracy Lyrics
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Heading home for summer feet on the dash the future wide open before us
It would take me years to comprehend the things you said as we approached the
Society of cows millions on cows all waitin' for somethin'
And they glowed in the moonlight
Made It To Corning and then the Peugeot she started to sputter we didn't know
We would spend eight hours in the Texaco 'til we found out
And the Bartles & James must have clouded our brains
And we glowed in the moonlight
Stars in my eyes squirrels in my head
Digging and burying all the things you said
Save it for later
You asked me why I was flirting so hard with the gasoline man I didn't know
He wasn't good looking even when he smiled you could count his teeth on your one hand
So we started to giggle like little girls do even when it's not funny
When we got to Mt Shasta we had to stop and anthropomorphize the mountain
She looked so pretty steady and strong standing alone in her nighty
Talkin' to God
And she glowed in the moonlight
Thinking she had the answer when all along it was you who said it
It was you who said it
It was you who said it
To yourself be true
The lyrics of "In the Moonlight" by Bonham Tracy tell a story of a road trip taken by two Eugene girls. The journey begins with the girls enjoying themselves, drinking margaritas and spilling them on a Shakespeare play. They are heading home for the summer, with a sense of freedom and endless possibilities awaiting them. However, it takes the singer years to truly comprehend the profound things said by her companion as they approach a society of cows. These cows, the masses of people waiting for something, are depicted as shimmering in the moonlight, emphasizing their significance and the mystery of their purpose.
As their trip continues, they encounter a setback when their Peugeot car starts sputtering in Corning. They spend eight hours at a Texaco station before realizing that the car had run out of gas. The singer suggests that perhaps their judgment was clouded by the consumption of Bartles & James alcoholic beverages, which could have influenced their oversight. Despite this mishap, they continue their journey, and the lyrics depict the singer experiencing feelings of wonder and whimsy. She feels like she has stars in her eyes and squirrels in her head, perhaps referring to a sense of excitement and racing thoughts. She reflects on the things her companion said and decides to save them for later contemplation.
The lyrics shift focus to a moment of humor during the road trip. The singer is asked why she's flirting with the unattractive gasoline man, and they both giggle like young girls, finding amusement even in situations that aren't inherently funny. When they reach Mt Shasta, a majestic mountain, they take a moment to appreciate its beauty and anthropomorphize it, assigning human characteristics to the mountain. The mountain represents strength and steadiness standing alone in the night, engaging in a conversation with God. It glows in the moonlight, symbolizing its prominence and significance.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics reveal that it was the companion who had the answer all along. The singer had been searching for guidance or clarity, and it turns out that the companion had already advised her to be true to herself. The repetition of "it was you who said it" emphasizes the significance of this message and suggests that the true wisdom comes from within.
Overall, the song "In the Moonlight" paints a vivid picture of a road trip with its ups and downs, humorous moments, and introspective reflections. It highlights the importance of appreciating the beauty and wonder around us while also realizing that the answers we seek often come from within ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Over the Grapevine two Eugene girls spilling Margaritas on the Shakespeare
While driving over the Grapevine, two girls from Eugene were carelessly spilling Margaritas on their copy of Shakespeare.
Heading home for summer feet on the dash the future wide open before us
As we drove home for the summer, our feet resting on the dashboard, the possibilities for the future seemed endless.
It would take me years to comprehend the things you said as we approached the
The profound things you said during our journey would take me years to fully understand.
Society of cows millions on cows all waitin' for somethin'
Surrounded by countless cows, it felt as though they were all eagerly waiting for something.
And they glowed in the moonlight
The cows seemed to shine and radiate in the moonlight.
Made It To Corning and then the Peugeot she started to sputter we didn't know
Upon reaching Corning, the Peugeot car we were driving suddenly began to sputter, catching us off guard.
We would spend eight hours in the Texaco 'til we found out
We ended up spending eight hours in the Texaco station until we discovered the cause of the problem.
She was dry as a bone
The car had run out of fuel completely.
And the Bartles & James must have clouded our brains
Perhaps the effects of drinking Bartles & James had impaired our judgment.
And we glowed in the moonlight
Despite the unforeseen circumstances, we still felt a sense of enchantment in the moonlight.
Stars in my eyes squirrels in my head
I felt a sense of wonder and excitement, yet my thoughts were scattered like squirrels.
Digging and burying all the things you said
I found myself mentally processing and trying to comprehend all the profound things you said.
Save it for later
I realized that I needed to save and reflect on our conversation for later.
You asked me why I was flirting so hard with the gasoline man I didn't know
You questioned why I seemed to be excessively friendly with the unfamiliar gasoline attendant.
He wasn't good looking even when he smiled you could count his teeth on your one hand
Despite his unattractive appearance, not even his smile could hide the fact that he had very few teeth.
So we started to giggle like little girls do even when it's not funny
We couldn't help but burst into laughter, reminiscent of the laughter of young girls, even though the situation wasn't particularly humorous.
When we got to Mt Shasta we had to stop and anthropomorphize the mountain
Upon reaching Mt Shasta, we felt compelled to attribute human characteristics to the majestic mountain.
She looked so pretty steady and strong standing alone in her nighty
The mountain appeared beautiful, resilient, and independent as it stood tall in its natural state.
Talkin' to God
It seemed as if the mountain was engaged in a spiritual connection or conversation with a higher power.
And she glowed in the moonlight
The mountain seemed to emit a radiant glow under the enchanting moonlight.
Thinking she had the answer when all along it was you who said it
Believing that the mountain held the solution, we realized that it was actually you who had provided the answer all along.
It was you who said it
It was indeed you who uttered those wise words.
To yourself be true
The message behind your words was to stay true to oneself.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: TRACY BONHAM
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