Luna
Bunbury Lyrics

The lyrics to Bunbury’s song “Luna” (which means “moon” in Spanish) describe the singer’s relationship with the moon and the way in which it affects his emotions. He describes the waning moon as taking away the energy he receives from the sun and hiding behind clouds until his lover leaves, refusing to leave himself until she is gone. He calls the moon a traitorous lover, accusing it of hiding the key to his future. The singer recognizes the ebb and flow of his emotions like the phases of the moon, wondering if it is all just an illusion. He questions why it is so easy to blame the moon for his problems, but acknowledges that ultimately, he is responsible for his own emotions and must take control of them.

The use of the moon as a symbol of the singer’s emotions is a common literary device used in poetry and songwriting. The waxing and waning of the moon is akin to the ups and downs of human emotion, and the moon’s light has long been associated with mystery and intense feeling. The singer’s description of the moon as a lover who is both fickle and alluring adds to this imagery, creating a dreamlike quality to the song. The line “si de eso se ocupa uno mismo y ya está” (if that’s what one takes care of and that’s it) shows the singer’s realization that he must take responsibility for his emotions, rather than blaming outside forces like the moon.