Supermoon
Case . Lang . Veirs Lyrics


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Supermoon
Where all the diamond deals are made
We never used to live this long
We're pioneers, my dear, press on, move along

And if my smile
Seems painted on once in awhile
I can count on you
To notice and to take me out

Would you like to start a river
And ride it like a painted carousel?
Our life savings aren't enough
Have to lobby hard and make it up
Make it up

Supermoon
We never used to live this long
We're pioneers, my dear
Pioneers, we're pressing on, move along
And if my smile
Seems straight as the Tropic of Cancer it's because
Nature isn't magic, it's just a mystery to us

Would you like to start a river
And ride it like a painted carousel?
Our life savings aren't enough
Have to lobby hard and make it up
Make it up

Tell me if you feel it
And we'll mine it to reveal it
From the dams up to the turbines

Tell me if you feel it
And we'll mine it to reveal it
From the dams up to the turbines
They're running much too hot
Too many

Would you like to start a river
Ride it like a painted carousel?
Would you like to start a river
Ride it like a painted carousel?




Would you like to start a river
Ride it like a painted carousel?

Overall Meaning

The song "Supermoon" by Case. Lang. Veirs speaks about the challenges and opportunities presented by progress and technological advancements. The song describes a world where diamond deals are made and the human lifespan has extended beyond its previous limits. The singer acknowledges the challenges of this new world but sees themselves as pioneers, pressing on and moving forward. The lyrics convey a sense of wonder and awe at the mysteries of nature, while also acknowledging the need for human intervention to control and shape it.


The chorus of the song asks a provocative question - "Would you like to start a river and ride it like a painted carousel?" This metaphorical question suggests that the possibilities for human intervention in the natural world are limitless, even as it acknowledges the potential dangers and drawbacks of such interventions. The song speaks to the human desire to explore and control the natural world, but also acknowledges the price that must be paid for these advancements.


Line by Line Meaning

Supermoon
This is a time for big deals and ambitious plans


Where all the diamond deals are made
It's a metaphor for a place where wealthy and powerful people meet to make important decisions


We never used to live this long
People used to die younger in the past


We're pioneers, my dear, press on, move along
We're exploring new territories, taking risks and overcoming obstacles


And if my smile
If I'm pretending to be happy


Seems painted on once in awhile
If my happiness is not genuine, but just a facade


I can count on you
I trust you


To notice and to take me out
To perceive my unhappiness and cheer me up


Would you like to start a river
Do you want to create something new and exciting?


And ride it like a painted carousel?
Do you want to enjoy the ride and the beauty of it?


Our life savings aren't enough
We don't have enough money to achieve our dreams


Have to lobby hard and make it up
We have to persuade others and work hard to compensate for our lack of resources


Supermoon
This is a time for big dreams and bold actions


We're pioneers, my dear
We're courageous and visionary


Pioneers, we're pressing on, move along
We're determined to reach our goals and not give up


Seems straight as the Tropic of Cancer it's because
If I look serious or unemotional, it's not because of fate or destiny


Nature isn't magic, it's just a mystery to us
We don't understand everything about the world, but we can learn and explore


Tell me if you feel it
Let me know if you sense what I do


And we'll mine it to reveal it
We'll investigate and excavate to uncover the truth


From the dams up to the turbines
From the largest structures to the most intricate mechanisms


They're running much too hot
They're overworked and overused


Too many
There are too many things to fix and improve


Would you like to start a river
Do you want to create something new and exciting?


Ride it like a painted carousel?
Do you want to enjoy the ride and the beauty of it?


Would you like to start a river
Do you want to create something new and exciting?


Ride it like a painted carousel?
Do you want to enjoy the ride and the beauty of it?


Would you like to start a river
Do you want to create something new and exciting?


Ride it like a painted carousel?
Do you want to enjoy the ride and the beauty of it?




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Neko Richelle Case, Laura Veirs

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Jenna Bayliss

This for me is the best song on the album

honestj820

Hello how are you doing today?

Long Memory

i lost a friend Feb 2016 and i heard this song just now.. amazing

J CMD

voice power

indexSe7en

perfect

Noémi Varga

Somebody dont know what exactly veirs plays on guitar and in what tuning she use? I just cant find a normal tab for this song😢

JTSunrise

Cool

pudding /fruits

K D not singing she checking out the drummer.

TheCheesecakedeath

I don't blame her

Andi Gomez

It does not sound good live... :/

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