Goon Moon is an American rock band comprised of Jeordie White (also known a… Read Full Bio ↴Goon Moon is an American rock band comprised of Jeordie White (also known as Twiggy Ramirez from Marilyn Manson), Fred Sablan (currently also in Marilyn Manson), Zach Hill (of Hella, Death Grips), and Chris Goss (founding member of Masters of Reality , Desert Sessions, Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age producer). The band released a mini-LP called "I Got a Brand New Egg-Laying Machine" and have since recorded a full length album "Licker's Last Leg", which was released on May 8th, 2007. The album feature cameos from longtime Goss collaborator Josh Homme and Josh Freese, as well as desert rock mainstay Dave Catching.

LAY DOWN
Goon Moon Lyrics

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No conflicts, no problems
Stay down, lay down
In trouble, in a bubble
Stay down, lay down

Lay down low
Put your eyes in the sky
Try not to die

I don't know
Just what in the world
Is pulling the whole thing down

Lay down

I saw you, it sold me
Painted, tainted
In dresses, in yellow
Shining, sainted

Lay down low
Put your eyes in the sky
Try not to die
I don't know
Just what in the world
Pulling the whole thing down

Lay down
Lay down

Come on, come on
Come on, come on

Lay down

Lay down low
Put your eyes in the sky
Try not to die
I don't know
Just what in the world
Pulling the whole thing down

Lay down
Lay down
Lay down

Lay down
Lay down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Lay Down" by Goon Moon are relatively simple and repetitive, but contain a few themes and symbols worth exploring. First, the repeated refrain to "stay down, lay down" suggests a desire to avoid conflict and danger by remaining passive and low to the ground. This could be interpreted as a critique of society's pressure to conform and avoid making waves, or it could simply be a plea for peace and safety in a troubled world.

The second verse introduces some intriguing imagery. The line "Put your eyes in the sky/Try not to die" could refer to a desire to transcend earthly troubles and focus on the bigger picture or higher powers, or it could be more literal, hinting at a dangerous situation that requires vigilance and survival skills. The line "What in the world/Is pulling the whole thing down" is similarly open to interpretation. It could be a reference to societal or political upheaval, personal struggles, or even supernatural or cosmic forces beyond human control.

The final verse brings back the refrain and adds a sense of urgency with the repeated "Come on, come on" lines. Overall, "Lay Down" seems to be a somewhat cryptic call to stay safe, keep perspective, and not give up hope in troubling times.

Line by Line Meaning

No conflicts, no problems
There are no issues or disagreements

Stay down, lay down
Remain calm and avoid any action

In trouble, in a bubble
In a problematic situation without an escape

Stay down, lay down
Remain calm and avoid any action

Lay down low
Stay out of sight and avoid attention

Put your eyes in the sky
Look up and away from your problems

Try not to die
Avoid physical harm

I don't know
Uncertainty about the situation

Just what in the world
Confusion about the cause of the problem

Is pulling the whole thing down
Something is causing everything to become worse

Lay down
Remain calm and avoid any action