The Moon
Hansard Glen & Marketa Irglova Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And let the dogs gather
Burn the gauze in the spoon
And suck the poison up
And bleed
Shut the door to the moon
And let the birds gather
Play no more with the fool
And bleed
From the soul
A slow hurt, and it breaks us
And so down, down, down, down and so plain
So down
When you play some more it seems so
And my friends are past this game, of breakdowns
And our friends that are lost at sea, throw down
And I'll break the wasted space
Slow down, slow down
If you don't slow down, slow down
If you don't slow down, slow
Cut the bonds with the moon
And watch the dogs gather
The lyrics to Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova's song, The Moon, describe the pain a person is experiencing and their desire to escape from it. The first verse talks about cutting the bonds with the moon, which can be interpreted as letting go of what is holding them back or causing them pain. The next line, "Let the dogs gather," could represent the wild and primal part of themselves that they must confront in order to heal. The following line, "Burn the gauze in the spoon and suck the poison up and bleed," seems to describe a self-destructive behavior that is causing the person to bleed emotionally.
In the second verse, the lyrics suggest shutting the door to the moon, which can symbolize shutting down the part of themselves that is causing pain. "Let the birds gather" suggests a sense of freedom and hope, while "Play no more with the fool and let the souls wander" points to avoiding unhealthy behaviors and allowing oneself to explore new directions. Again, "And bleed from the soul" emphasizes that the pain is severe and coming from within.
The chorus repeats the phrase, "Slow down," which seems to encourage the person to take a step back from their pain and the behaviors that are causing it. The final verse, "And watch the dogs gather," is a mirror image of the opening line, suggesting that the person has faced their wild side and come out the other side.
Overall, The Moon is a haunting and melancholy song about pain and the desire to heal. The lyrics are open to interpretation but seem to suggest that the only way to heal is to confront the pain and let go of self-destructive behaviors.
Line by Line Meaning
Cut the bonds with the moon
Let go of the emotional ties that keep you attached to a past that haunts you.
And let the dogs gather
Release your inner demons and allow them to come to the surface so that you can confront them.
Burn the gauze in the spoon
Get rid of the negative influences in your life that hold you back from moving forward.
And suck the poison up
Face your fears and take the necessary steps to heal your emotional wounds.
And bleed
Acknowledge and embrace the pain that comes with growth and self-discovery.
Shut the door to the moon
Reject the illusion of a perfect life and come to terms with the reality of your situation.
And let the birds gather
Allow yourself to be more intuitive and in tune with your emotions and surroundings.
Play no more with the fool
Stop engaging in self-destructive behavior and move towards healthier patterns of behavior.
And let the souls wander
Accept that people will come and go from your life, but that you will always have yourself to rely on.
And bleed
Continue to confront and address the pain that comes with growth and maturity.
From the soul
True emotional healing can only come from within, by addressing the pain and hurt that we carry with us.
A slow hurt, and it breaks us
Pain can often manifest slowly and insidiously, breaking us down over time.
And so down, down, down, down and so plain
The experience of pain is universal, and can be a simple, yet profound, aspect of life.
So down
The emotional journey can be fraught with despair and deep lows.
When you play some more it seems so
Engaging in self-destructive behavior can seem like an escape, but in the end only serves to prolong and deepen the pain.
And my friends are past this game, of breakdowns
Surrounding yourself with supportive and emotionally healthy people can help you move past toxic patterns of behavior.
And our friends that are lost at sea, throw down
Sometimes people we care about can become lost or distant, but it's important to continue being supportive and to reach out to them when they need help.
And I'll break the wasted space
Breaking out of old patterns can create the opportunity for growth and transformation.
Slow down, slow down
Taking time to reflect and process can help create a sense of balance and peace.
If you don't slow down, slow down
If you don't take time to care for yourself, you risk becoming overwhelmed by the emotional turmoil that life can bring.
If you don't slow down, slow
Learning to slow down and process your emotions is essential to healing and growth.
Cut the bonds with the moon
Continuing to move away from past pain and emotional ties is important to finding peace.
And watch the dogs gather
Acknowledging and facing your inner demons can bring a sense of closure and control.
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GLEN HANSARD, GLEN JAMES HANSARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind