The moon is mine
Fairground Lyrics
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Just fireweeds and stinging nettles
But the moon is mine
Yeah the moon is mine
Bad news in the papers
Bad news for this sinner's wages
But the moon is mine
Skim a stone across the river
Throw all my money in the wishing well
I can't afford the cost of living
If the price is living hell
No-one to call me baby no no
No valentines again
But the moon is mine
Yeah the moon is mine
No hook to hang my hat on
No rooms for rent today
But the moon is mine
Yeah the moon is mine
Skim a stone across the river
Throw all my money in a wishing well
I can't afford the cost of living
If the price is living hell
I used to believe in a glittering prize
But lately I've seen
That that's just a pillow of lies
And the moon is mine
Yeah the moon is mine
That beautiful ball of cheese
Is my personal property
The moon is mine
The moon is mine
Oh the moon is mine
The moon is, mine
In Fairground Attraction’s song The Moon is Mine, the lead singer expresses her feelings of loneliness and dissatisfaction with her life. She talks about how she has no one to call her 'baby' or to give her valentines. She is living in poverty and struggling to get by. Despite all of this, she finds solace in the fact that the moon is hers. She repeats this line throughout the song, affirming her claim to the moon as her personal property, something that she possesses and no one can take away from her.
The lyrics are symbolic in that the moon serves as a metaphor for her personal power and strength. While everything else seems to be crumbling around her, she has this one thing that belongs to her and her alone. The imagery of the fireweeds and stinging nettles represent the hardships and obstacles she has faced in her life, but she still finds comfort in the knowledge that the moon is hers. She talks about throwing her money into a wishing well, indicating that she has given up on searching for happiness or material wealth. She is more interested in claiming what is rightfully hers, which is her personal power and the ownership of the moon.
Overall, the song conveys a message of resilience and determination despite difficult circumstances. Even though life may be tough, we all have something that is unique to us and that we can claim as our own.
Line by Line Meaning
No calls, no letters
I am alone and have no communication from anyone.
Just fireweeds and stinging nettles
I am surrounded by unwanted weeds and painful stinging nettles.
But the moon is mine
Despite my struggles, I claim ownership of the moon as it represents something that belongs exclusively to me.
Yeah the moon is mine
I reiterate that the moon belongs to me alone.
Bad news in the papers
I read about negative events happening in the world that add to my despair.
Bad news for this sinner's wages
The bad news affects my finances, which I already struggle with and feel guilty about.
Skim a stone across the river
I distract myself momentarily by playing with the stones at the riverbank.
Throw all my money in the wishing well
I have no hope for my financial situation to improve, and so I foolishly throw my money into a wishing well.
I can't afford the cost of living
I struggle to pay for the basic necessities of life such as food and shelter.
If the price is living hell
The cost of living is unbearable and makes life seem like a never-ending nightmare.
No-one to call me baby no no
I am without a romantic partner and feel unloved.
No valentines again
I have not received a card or gift on Valentine's Day for another year.
No hook to hang my hat on
I do not have stability in my life and feel lost.
No rooms for rent today
I am struggling to find a place to call home.
I used to believe in a glittering prize
I once was optimistic and had high hopes for my future.
But lately I've seen
My recent experiences have caused me to lose faith in the possibility of a better life.
That that's just a pillow of lies
The dream of a better life is only a comforting illusion that ultimately is false.
And the moon is mine
Despite my disillusionment, I still have the moon that belongs only to me.
Oh the moon is mine
I again assert that the moon is exclusively mine.
The moon is mine
I reiterate the ownership of the moon as a shining beacon of hope in my life.
The moon is, mine
I confidently and unapologetically proclaim that the moon belongs only to me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK EDWARD CASCIAN NEVIN
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