The Man In The Moon
Imperial Drag Lyrics
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From home.
The poets and the painters, they can't leave
Him alone.
A lighthouse for romantics, both on land
And at sea.
A satellite of secrets born of charm
And intrigue.
He's the man in the moon
See how he smiles
The man in the moon
Still, sad at the while.
One night they came knocking on his living
Room door.
They used him, bruised him, screwed him
Hard until they were bored.
Now no one really seems to give a damn anymore.
Another lunatics loser who's no longer adored.
He's the man in the moon
My far out friend in the sky
The man in the moon
Oh, see how he cries.
He's the man in the moon
Oh, see how he smiles
The man in the moon
A supersonic space-aged child.
The man in the moon...
My far out friend in the sky
The man in the moon.
Oh, look at him cry
The lyrics of Imperial Drag's song "The Man in the Moon" seem to be a reference to the moon as a universal symbol of inspiration, mystery, and longing. The first verse establishes the moon's appeal to artists and creative types, as well as its role as a metaphorical guide and beacon for lovers. The chorus describes the moon as a personified entity, the titular "Man in the Moon," whose smiling face belies a deeper sadness.
The second verse takes a darker turn, exploring the idea of exploiting or using the moon for one's own purposes. The lines "They used him, bruised him, screwed him / Hard until they were bored" suggest that even the most wondrous and untouchable things in the world can be manipulated and destroyed by humanity's greed and short-sightedness. The final chorus repeats the imagery of the first, but with a disillusioned tone that suggests the song's narrator has grown weary of the moon's beauty and the world's fickle adoration of it.
Overall, "The Man in the Moon" is a clever and nuanced exploration of the allure and limitations of romanticized ideas and symbols, set to a catchy and rocking tune.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody loves him 'cause he's light years
From home.
The man in the moon is loved by everyone because he is so far away from Earth.
The poets and the painters, they can't leave
Him alone.
Artists are fascinated by the man in the moon and can't help but be inspired by him.
A lighthouse for romantics, both on land
And at sea.
The man in the moon is a source of guidance and hope for those who are romantic, whether they are on land or at sea.
A satellite of secrets born of charm
And intrigue.
The man in the moon is like a satellite that holds many secrets, which are only revealed through his charm and mysterious nature.
He's the man in the moon
See how he smiles
The man in the moon
Still, sad at the while.
The man in the moon appears to be happy, but he is also sad and lonely.
One night they came knocking on his living
Room door.
One night, some unknown people came to visit the man in the moon.
They used him, bruised him, screwed him
Hard until they were bored.
These people mistreated and abused the man in the moon until they got bored and left.
Now no one really seems to give a damn anymore.
Another lunatics loser who's no longer adored.
No one cares about the man in the moon anymore, and he has become like any other forgotten and unimportant person.
He's the man in the moon
My far out friend in the sky
The man in the moon
Oh, see how he cries.
The man in the moon is the singer's friend and he can see that the man in the moon is crying.
He's the man in the moon
Oh, see how he smiles
The man in the moon
A supersonic space-aged child.
The man in the moon still appears to be happy, like a child who is fascinated by space exploration and discovery.
The man in the moon...
My far out friend in the sky
The man in the moon.
Oh, look at him cry
The man in the moon is still the singer's friend, and he can see that the man in the moon is crying.
Writer(s): DOVER ERIC J, MANNING ROGER J
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