Townsend stated that “it sounds like haunted Johnny Cash songs. Late night music, completely isolated sounding and different than anything I’ve done. Che sings most of the leads, and it’s probably the truest reflection of who I am in life at this point.”
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Casualties of Cool Lyrics
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So we are
So we are
I'm cold
So we are cold
So we are
So we are
Always so pure at the center of your orb
Your shores
So we are cold
So we are
So we are
Always so pure at the center of your orb
I want to crash on your shores
Your shores
So we are
So we are
So we are
So we are
So we are
The song "Moon" by Casualties of Cool portrays a longing for connection and warmth in a world that often feels cold and distant. The repetitions of "So we are cold/So we are" emphasize the pervasive feeling of disconnection and isolation. The singer yearns to crash onto the shores of the moon, searching for a sense of belonging and intimacy. The use of the word "pure" to describe the center of the moon's orb adds to the sense of longing for something unspoiled and perfect.
The repetition of the line "So we are" can be interpreted in a few different ways. The phrase can mean "we exist in this state of coldness and isolation," or it can be read as "we are together in our coldness," suggesting that the shared experience of feeling disconnected brings people closer. Additionally, the repetition of "Your shores" at the end of each chorus creates a sense of yearning and desire for a place that feels like home.
In many ways, "Moon" can be seen as a metaphor for the struggles of modern life, where individuals are often isolated from each other and from nature. The song suggests that despite the feeling of coldness and disconnection, there is still a hope for intimacy and connection with others.
Line by Line Meaning
So we are cold
We, as in us, are experiencing the feeling of being very chilly
So we are
This statement emphasizes the previous line, as if to say 'Yes, we are indeed in a state of coldness'
So we are
This repetition is a continuation of the previous statement, driving the point home
I'm cold
The artist is also experiencing coldness, possibly on a personal level
So we are cold
This line repeats the first line, reinforcing the idea that everyone present is experiencing a lack of warmth
So we are
Again, this line serves as a continuation of previous statements
So we are
Another repetition to drive home the point that everyone present is in a state of coldness
Always so pure at the center of your orb
The center of the moon is being described as 'pure', possibly referring to the fact that it is untouched by human hands
I want to crash on your shores
The artist desires to land on the moon ('shores' implying that the moon is viewed as a destination like a coastline)
Your shores
Repetition of previous line for emphasis, again emphasizing that the moon is viewed as a destination
So we are cold
Repetition of the first line
So we are
Continuation of previous lines
So we are
Continuation of previous lines
Always so pure at the center of your orb
Repetition of a previous line
I want to crash on your shores
Repetition of a previous line
Your shores
Repetition of a previous line
So we are
Repetition of a previous line
So we are
Repetition of a previous line
So we are
Repetition of a previous line
Contributed by Victoria P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.