Harvest Moon
Brianna Gaither Lyrics


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Harvest moon
So beautiful and blue
Won't get carried away with you
This time

Your fingers have so easily
Entangled me
And I'm not fond of who I am
When I'm with you

I'm falling in an upward motion
Off the ground
And don't assume that I am who I
Used to be
What I need to do
Is stop chasing after the moon

Little words
Inside my head they
Spin their web a wave of confusion
I will not be swept away

Little bird inside my ear
I know that voice you've
Been here, before
I was the one who let you in
Through the front door

I no longer am devalued by your
Use of me
I am not ashamed of who I
Choose do be
What I need to do
Is stop chasing after the moon

I can't take back the time
But I'm taking back my life
Laying down my pride
To take a wider stride
Of letting go of you
And everything you put me through

Until I can look at you
Without chasing after the moon





And I'll stop chasing after the moon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Brianna Gaither's "Harvest Moon" are a powerful meditation on the process of moving on from a toxic relationship. The poetic language of the lyrics creates a sense of emotional drama that is underpinned by a sense of determination and resilience. The song begins with an image of the beautiful harvest moon, a symbol of the intoxicating allure of a harmful relationship. However, the singer declares that she will not get "carried away with you this time", indicating that she has learned from her past experiences and is taking active measures to protect herself from further harm.


The lyrics then move into a more introspective phase, with the singer reflecting on the complexities of her relationship with the other person. She notes how easily their fingers become entangled, implying that there is a strong physical attraction between them. However, she is also aware of the negative effect that being with this person has on her sense of self, declaring that she doesn't like who she is "when I'm with you". This line packs an emotional punch, indicating that the singer is struggling with a profound sense of self-loathing that has been triggered by the relationship.


The chorus marks a turning point in the song, as the singer declares that she needs to "stop chasing after the moon". This metaphorical statement is a powerful symbol of her determination to move on from the relationship and to reclaim her sense of self-worth. The following verses focus on the internal struggle that this requires, with the singer acknowledging the "little words" in her head that spin a "web of confusion". Despite this, she remains resolute in her determination to break free from the hold that the other person has over her. The song then ends with a triumphant declaration that the singer will "stop chasing after the moon", a statement that is imbued with a sense of hope and empowerment.


Line by Line Meaning

Harvest moon
The singer is acknowledging the beauty and allure of the moon during harvest time.


So beautiful and blue
The singer is complimenting the aesthetics of the moon.


Won't get carried away with you
The singer is asserting that they will not be drawn in by the moon and fall under its spell.


Your fingers have so easily
The artist is recognizing how easily they were seduced by their romantic partner's touch.


Entangled me
The artist feels tangled up emotionally with their partner and the relationship.


And I'm not fond of who I am
The singer realizes that being with their partner changes them and brings out negative aspects of their personality.


When I'm with you
The negative changes in the singer's personality occur when they are around their partner.


I'm falling in an upward motion
The artist is caught in a paradoxical situation where they feel like they are falling, but actually going up because of their love for their partner.


Off the ground
The artist feels like they are lifted off the ground and floating in the air because of their feelings toward their partner.


And don't assume that I am who I
The artist wants their partner to understand that they have changed and they may not be the same person they were when they first met.


Used to be
The singer is acknowledging a change in their personality and behavior since they have been with their partner.


What I need to do
The artist is acknowledging that they need to make a change in their behavior and mindset regarding their relationship.


Is stop chasing after the moon
The singer needs to stop chasing after something that is unattainable or not good for them.


Little words
The singer is referencing the negative self-talk in their head.


Inside my head they
The negative thoughts and self-talk are coming from inside the singer's own mind.


Spin their web a wave of confusion
The negative thoughts create confusion and inner turmoil for the artist.


I will not be swept away
The artist is taking control of their own thoughts and emotions and will not let negativity consume them.


Little bird inside my ear
The singer is referencing a voice of reason or intuition inside their head.


I know that voice you've
The singer recognizes that voice and knows it can provide guidance for them.


Been here, before
The artist has heard this voice of reason before and knows it's reliable.


I was the one who let you in
The artist recognizes that they are the ones who allowed their partner into their life and allowed themselves to be hurt.


Through the front door
The artist allowed their partner into their life in a very personal way, much like inviting someone into their home through the front door.


I no longer am devalued by your
The singer is no longer allowing their partner to devalue them or their worth.


Use of me
The artist feels like their partner was using them for their own benefit instead of valuing them as a person.


I am not ashamed of who I
The singer is no longer ashamed of who they are and will not change for anyone.


Choose do be
The singer is choosing to be true to themselves and their own values and beliefs.


I can't take back the time
The singer cannot change the past and undo the negative experiences they have had with their partner.


But I'm taking back my life
The artist is taking control of their life and their own happiness, rather than letting their partner and negative experiences dictate their actions.


Laying down my pride
The artist is letting go of their pride and allowing themselves to be vulnerable in order to move on from the past.


To take a wider stride
The singer is expanding their horizons and taking bigger steps towards a better future without their partner.


Of letting go of you
The singer is actively trying to let go of their partner and the hold they have on their emotions and life.


And everything you put me through
The artist is acknowledging the negative experiences they have had with their partner and the emotional trauma they have endured.


Until I can look at you
The artist knows that they need to reach a point where they can look at their partner without feeling hurt or negative emotions.


Without chasing after the moon
The artist needs to fully let go of their partner and the idea of a perfect romance that may not exist.


And I'll stop chasing after the moon
The singer is asserting that they will make the effort to let go of their partner and all the negative emotions associated with their relationship.




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