You Pretend to be the Moon
Future Bible Heroes Lyrics
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Infinitely far away
And you're always leaving soon
But what you want, you'll never say
You pretend to be the moon
Looking down upon us all
Always taking a dim view
You've seen your friends and lovers die
The weepy ends, but you don't cry
Remember when we'd wave goodbye?
At least I tried
You pretend to be the moon
With another secret face
Always only passing through
Because you come from outer space
You pretend to be the moon
Old and fat and made of stone
But I've seen you in the nude
When you thought you were alone
The lyrics to Future Bible Heroes' song, "You Pretend to be the Moon," are filled with metaphors and imagery that portray the singer's perception of someone they know as being distant and emotionally withdrawn. The moon represents this person, who looks down on others with a sense of superiority and aloofness, always holding back their true desires and feelings. The first verse suggests that the person is always running away and not revealing what they really want, despite being far away and unattainable. In the second verse, the person is described as having a cold and blue view that makes them feel cold and small. They have experienced the grief of losing people they love but don't show their emotions, which is highlighted in the bridge, where the singer tries to make a connection but is met with indifference.
The third verse describes the person's nature as having a hidden and secretive face, which further highlights their distance from others. They only make brief appearances before disappearing again, much like how the moon goes through phases and disappears from view. The last line is particularly striking as it suggests that the singer has seen the person vulnerable and exposed, where they may not even fully realize they have been observed. Overall, the song speaks to the difficulty of connecting with someone who is emotionally closed-off and distant.
Line by Line Meaning
You pretend to be the moon
You hide your true self behind a facade.
Infinitely far away
You keep your distance from others to avoid getting hurt.
And you're always leaving soon
You don't stay in one place for long because you don't want to get attached.
But what you want, you'll never say
You have desires and needs, but you keep them to yourself.
Looking down upon us all
You observe others from a distance, but don't engage with them.
Always taking a dim view
You tend to be pessimistic and see the negative in things.
Feeling cold and blue and small
You feel isolated and insignificant.
The weepy ends, but you don't cry
You've experienced loss, but you keep your emotions hidden.
Remember when we'd wave goodbye?
Memories of past relationships resurface.
At least I tried
Despite the challenges, you made an effort to connect with others.
With another secret face
You have different personas, depending on who you're with or what situation you're in.
Always only passing through
You don't stay in one place for long, whether physically or emotionally.
Because you come from outer space
You feel like you don't quite fit in with others around you.
Old and fat and made of stone
You feel like you're past your prime and unattractive.
But I've seen you in the nude
Someone has seen your true, vulnerable self.
When you thought you were alone
You showed your vulnerable side when you thought no one was watching.
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