The moon
Flobots Lyrics


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I've been
Traveling the land from gravel into sand
Not knowin' where Im goin', never havin' any plans
Anything I wanted had to grab it in advance
Abracadabra, there's a rabbit in my hands, 'cause
I've got the magic stick bust the baddest tricks
Fished for a whale brought a ship up out of it
What's that I just saw? A platypus? Naw
Maybe its a rat crawling flat on his paws
Or a baby dragon just draggin' his claws
It doesn't really matter
Because its Saturday
So look that away
3:00 clock matinée
Let's collaborate
And I'll pay ya back soon
With a crazy rap tune
But for now were just gazin' at the moon

Wander and ponder the pale blue yonder
To infinity and beyond the city
Beyond the city, we all want to see serenity
But some times you've gotta hop the fence to see
That all sidewalks must end eventually
I sit still at the bottom of the sea
Brainwaves chill like a sea anemone
Sentient entity
Let the spirit enter me
Patient, pervasive, how I was meant to be
A stone worn smooth by the swift currents of chaos
A place to lay a thick array of lush moss
I'm parlaying on my day off




Floatin' way off on my thought balloons and snackin' on macaroons
But for now I'm just gazin' at the moon

Overall Meaning

In this verse from Flobots' song "The Moon", the singer talks about their experiences traveling, not knowing where they're going, and not having any plans. However, despite this lack of direction, the singer is able to achieve extraordinary things, having the ability to magically conjure up a rabbit from thin air with their "magic stick". They also talk about fishing for a whale and bringing a ship up from the depths of the ocean. The singer's thoughts then turn to a platypus or a baby dragon, but they decide it doesn't really matter because it's Saturday and they're just gazing at the moon.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been
I have been traveling and exploring various places


Traveling the land from gravel into sand
I have been moving from one place to another, from rough areas to smoother ones


Not knowin' where I'm goin', never havin' any plans
I am not really sure of my destination or my path as I have been living life spontaneously


Anything I wanted had to grab it in advance
I've had to prepare and work hard to get what I truly wanted in life


Abracadabra, there's a rabbit in my hands, 'cause
I've been able to make magic happen and create something out of nothing


I've got the magic stick bust the baddest tricks
I am capable of doing amazing things that seem impossible


Fished for a whale brought a ship up out of it
I have been extremely successful in various activities, even impossible ones


What's that I just saw? A platypus? Naw
I am always curious and constantly looking at my surroundings


Maybe it's a rat crawling flat on his paws
I enjoy observing and analyzing everything I come across


Or a baby dragon just draggin' his claws
Anything is possible in my imagination and in the world around me


It doesn't really matter
The specifics of what I see or encounter are not as important as enjoying life


Because it's Saturday
I am enjoying a day off and taking a break from life's stresses and worries


So look that away
I am pointing out something interesting for others to see


3:00 clock matinée
It is in the middle of the night and I am up exploring and enjoying life


Let's collaborate
I am open to working with others and creating something great


And I'll pay ya back soon
I am grateful for the help of others and will repay the favor in the future


With a crazy rap tune
I have a talent for making incredible music and will use this skill to repay the favor


But for now were just gazin' at the moon
In this moment, we are all just taking in the beauty of the world and enjoying life


Wander and ponder the pale blue yonder
I am wandering the world and contemplating its mysteries


To infinity and beyond the city
I am exploring beyond the confines of the city and discovering what lays beyond


Beyond the city, we all want to see serenity
I, and many others, seek peace and tranquility beyond the hustle and bustle of the city


But sometimes you've gotta hop the fence to see
In order to explore new places and find peace, sometimes you have to break free from what is familiar and comfortable


That all sidewalks must end eventually
No matter how long you walk, eventually the path will end and something new will begin


I sit still at the bottom of the sea
I am taking a moment to be still and reflect, even in a chaotic environment


Brainwaves chill like a sea anemone
My mind is at peace and relaxed like a sea anemone


Sentient entity
I am aware of my surroundings and in tune with the world around me


Let the spirit enter me
I am open to new experiences and willing to allow the unknown to enter my life


Patient, pervasive, how I was meant to be
I have a natural inclination towards patience and persistence in achieving my goals


A stone worn smooth by the swift currents of chaos
I have been shaped and molded by my experiences, even when they have been difficult


A place to lay a thick array of lush moss
I am a welcoming presence for others and provide comfort and support


I'm parlaying on my day off
I am enjoying my free time and taking a break from work


Floatin' way off on my thought balloons and snackin' on macaroons
I am lost in my thoughts and indulging in some treats to enhance my enjoyment of life


But for now I'm just gazin' at the moon
In this moment, I am simply taking in the beauty of the world and enjoying life




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