black moon
George Cosby Lyrics
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When I wasn′t fully grown
I let calm wash over my feet
Let me rest my worry
And lay it down to the sea
Where there is only silence and harmony in green
Now I am a tide moved by a black moon
Now I am a tide moved by a black moon
Now we're in a tide moved by a blackmoon
Come and shed your skin
Let it wash away with a change of winds
Can you see out there there′s a light,
To light and light and light and light the way
From the shore I see
A soothing wave to carry you and me
And wash us back up in swell of colour
Now I am a tide moved by a black moon
Now I am a tide moved by a black moon
Far from the vast blue of our wild youth
Now we're in a tide moved by a blackmoon
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
The lyrics of George Cosby's song "Black Moon" meditates on the themes of transformation and acceptance. The singer in the song reflects on a time when they were "stone" and "wasn't fully grown" as they allowed "calm" to wash over their feet, a symbol of finding peace and letting go of worries. They describe the tranquility of the sea, a place of silence and green harmony. However, the singer recognizes that they are now different, transformed. They are now a tide moved by a black moon, a symbol of change and the unpredictable nature of life. The black moon represents the unknown, the darkness, the cycles of change that bring about new beginnings. The singer understands that they are far from the "vast blue of our wild youth," a time of recklessness and adventure, as they are now moved by a force beyond their control.
The chorus repeats the line "now we're in a tide moved by a black moon" as a way of reinforcing that the shift they are experiencing is not just theirs alone, but it is an inevitable part of life. The singer invites the listeners to "shed your skin" and embrace the change, to let go of what is no longer serving them, and to be carried by the "soothing wave" that will "wash us back up in the swell of color." As the song ends with the repetition of "la la la," it sends a message that despite its somber tones, there is still hope and the possibility of finding light in the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was stone
During a time when I was emotionless and unfeeling
When I wasn't fully grown
During a time when I was still developing and maturing
I let calm wash over my feet
I allowed peace and tranquility to enter my life
Let me rest my worry
I was hoping to alleviate my concerns and anxieties
And lay it down to the sea
I figuratively released my worries into the ocean in order to be free from them
Where there is only silence and harmony in green
The ocean inspires calmness and serenity, which provides a peaceful environment
Now I am a tide moved by a black moon
I am now moved and influenced by a darker force, such as grief or sorrow
Far from the vast blue of our wild youth
I am far removed from the carefree and adventurous days of my youth
Now we're in a tide moved by a blackmoon
We are now in a state where we are influenced by darker forces
Come and shed your skin
It is time for you to let go of your previous self and begin anew
Let it wash away with a change of winds
Allow for the winds of change to help sweep away your old self
Can you see out there there′s a light,
There is hope and positivity somewhere out there if you look hard enough
To light and light and light and light the way
This light can brighten and guide the way forward
From the shore I see
I observe and reflect from a distance
A soothing wave to carry you and me
There is a comforting presence that can help us move forward
And wash us back up in swell of colour
Our lives can once again be filled with vibrancy and colour
La la la la la la
A wordless expression of emotion
La la la la la la
A wordless expression of emotion
La la la la la la la la
A wordless expression of emotion
La la la la la la
A wordless expression of emotion
La la la la la la
A wordless expression of emotion
La la la la la la la la
A wordless expression of emotion
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