Moonlight
Dogleg Lyrics


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This is where I choose to lay my head tonight
Right under all of these dead end streetlights




Overall Meaning

Dogleg's "Moonlight" is a poetic expression of feeling lost and hopeless. The opening lyrics convey a sense of surrender to the world's shortcomings, as the singer chooses to lay their head beneath the muted glow of streetlights. The phrase "dead end streetlights" implies a sense of finality, the dead-end of a journey. This allusion is carried forth throughout the song, as the singer struggles to find meaning and direction. The dreamy, contemplative melody speaks to the profound sadness of feeling stuck in one's life.


The song's lyrics also point to the solace that can be found in the night sky. The chorus states, "And it's taking over every part of me / The moonlight is the only thing that I can see." The moon is a symbol of hope and guidance in the inky blackness of night. But for the singer, it seems that even the moonlight can't dispel the shadows of doubt and hopelessness that have settled in their heart. The song is a poignant expression of the human condition, a reminder of the often-unavoidable struggle to find one's place in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

This is where I choose to lay my head tonight
I have deliberately decided to stay in this particular spot for the night


Right under all of these dead end streetlights
I am choosing to spend the night in an area with limited potential for progress or success




Writer(s): Alex Stoitsiadis

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