Moon Woman II
Elvis Perkins Lyrics


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It hasn't been this bright
In a century and a third
At this time of night
In the great wide world

The moon is overhead
Her light shines down on me
It's lovely how it hits the deck
Making shadows of the trees

Does anybody have a light?
I'm cold as a stone
And it's dark in the night
And i'm up here all alone

You've got this power over me
My shadow hungers for you
But we must not ever meet
No, we've got to play it cool

Get yourself a life
Give yourself another name
Become somebodies wife
It'll ease up all the shame

Does anybody love you?
Does anybody love you?

Well I've got to go get waxed
I can't have shadows by noon
You just stay put and relax
I'll be round again soon

Does anybody have a light?
I'm cold as a stone
And it's dark in the night
And I'm up here all alone





Does anybody love you?
Does anybody love you?

Overall Meaning

The song Moon Woman II by Elvis Perkins is a dreamy and introspective ballad that evokes a sense of loneliness and longing. The opening verse sets the mood by describing a rare occurrence - the moon shining brightly in the night sky. Perkins highlights the beautiful shadows that the moonlight casts on the trees, emphasizing the serene and peaceful nature of the night. However, this idyllic scene is soon disrupted by a sense of coldness and isolation. The singer asks for a light and reveals that they are all alone in the dark.


The second verse of the song introduces a new element - a relationship that cannot be fulfilled. The singer acknowledges that the object of their desire has power over them, but due to some unmentioned circumstance, they cannot be together. The metaphor of the shadow that hungers for the moon woman further emphasizes the unfulfilled desire and suggests that the singer's yearning for this person is just a shadow of what could have been. The chorus poses a poignant question that echoes the singer's sense of isolation and loneliness - "Does anybody love you?"


Overall, the song is a beautiful meditation on loneliness, desire, and the inability to connect with others. Perkins' delicate guitar work and soft vocal delivery enhance the dreamy atmosphere of the song, evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing.


Line by Line Meaning

It hasn't been this bright
The moon is shining brighter than it has in over a century and a third.


In a century and a third
This is the brightest the moon has shone in 133 years.


At this time of night
Even though it's night time, the moon shines so bright it's like daylight.


In the great wide world
The moon shines so brightly that it illuminates the world below it.


The moon is overhead
The moon is sitting directly above me in the sky.


Her light shines down on me
The moon's light is shining directly onto me, as if it's pointing a spotlight at me.


It's lovely how it hits the deck
It's beautiful how the moonlight hits the ground and casts shadows of the trees around me.


Making shadows of the trees
The moon's light is casting shadows of the trees around me onto the ground.


Does anybody have a light?
I'm asking if anyone has a way to light a fire or source of warmth.


I'm cold as a stone
I'm extremely cold, almost like a cold piece of rock.


And it's dark in the night
It's nighttime, so it's naturally very dark outside.


And I'm up here all alone
I'm alone and possibly stranded somewhere up high.


You've got this power over me
You have a strong influence on me, even to the point where I feel controlled by you.


My shadow hungers for you
My shadow is constantly seeking you because of the magnetism you have over me.


But we must not ever meet
We cannot meet because it would cause issues and complications.


No, we've got to play it cool
We need to act calm and collected so as to not draw attention to ourselves.


Get yourself a life
Find something meaningful to devote your time to.


Give yourself another name
Change your identity and start fresh.


Become somebodies wife
Marry someone and become their partner in life.


It'll ease up all the shame
If you do these things, it may help relieve any feelings of guilt or shame you have.


Does anybody love you?
Has anyone expressed love or affection towards you?


Well I've got to go get waxed
I need to attend to personal grooming and hygiene.


I can't have shadows by noon
I must be fully groomed and presentable before noon so that I'm not bothered or exposed in any way.


You just stay put and relax
I'm instructing the listener to stay put and unwind while I'm gone.


I'll be round again soon
I'll return very soon after finishing the necessary tasks.




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