White Trash Moon
Hersh Kristin Lyrics
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Try not to stare at the neighbors hair
Out of the chaos, my us and your daddy's fingernail
Your mama's here and your daddy's hot
So hush-a-bye, baby don't you cry
Out of the chaos, my us and your little fontanelle
Ten thousand miles of moonscape
Don't keep anybody away after all
Under the horny sun of July
The neighbors gun won't let you sleep
Try not to stare at their underwear
Out of the chaos, my us and the coyote's lonely wail
Ten thousand miles of moonscape
Don't keep anybody away after all
Close to the source, on a white trash moon
Under the horny sun of July
The song "White Trash Moon" is a poetic description of living in a chaotic and unexpected world. The verses use imagery of dogs barking, neighbors arguing with guns, and coyotes howling to convey a sense of tension and instability. The chorus, with the repeated line "ten thousand miles of moonscape," emphasizes the vastness of the landscape and the feeling of being isolated and alone.
The lyrics suggest that the only way to cope with this chaos is to find solace in family and loved ones. The lines "your mama's here and your daddy's hot / so hush-a-bye, baby, don't you cry" create a sense of comfort and safety, but also hint at a sexual undertone. The phrase "under the horny sun of July" adds to this sense of heat and tension.
Kristin Hersh's vocals enhance the lyrics' emotions, with her voice often cracking or straining to convey the sense of fragility and vulnerability. The overall effect of "White Trash Moon" is a hauntingly beautiful portrait of life's struggles and the importance of finding comfort in the midst of chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
The neighbors dog won't let you sleep
The noise created by the neighbor's dog is disruptive and prevents peaceful sleep
Try not to stare at the neighbors hair
Avoid direct eye contact with the neighbors as they may take offense or be uncomfortable
Out of the chaos, my us and your daddy's fingernail
In the midst of confusion and disorder, a connection is formed between two individuals through a shared trait or habit of their father
Your mama's here and your daddy's hot
Your mother is present, and your father is attractive or desirable
So hush-a-bye, baby don't you cry
Comforting words to soothe and calm a crying or upset child
Out of the chaos, my us and your little fontanelle
Amidst the turmoil, a bond is formed between two people through a shared experience or characteristic, such as the fontanelle on an infant's head
Ten thousand miles of moonscape
A vast and empty expanse, stretching far into the horizon
Don't keep anybody away after all
Despite the isolation and emptiness of the moonscape, it doesn't preclude anyone from being there
Close to the source, on a white trash moon
In close proximity to the origin or root of something, existing on a moon which is associated with a lower socio-economic class
Under the horny sun of July
Beneath the intense and passionate heat of the midsummer sun
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Written by: HERSH
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