Walking on the Moon
James Farrelli Lyrics
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Walking on the moon
I hope my legs don't break
Walking on the moon
We could walk forever
Walking on the moon
We could live together
Walking on, walking on the moon
Walking on the moon
Walking back from your house
Walking on the moon
Feet they hardly touch the ground
Walking on the moon
My feet don't hardly make no sound
Walking on, walking on the moon
Some may say
I'm wishing my days away
No way
And if it's the price I pay
Some say
Tomorrow's another day
You stay
I may as well play
Giant steps are what you take
Walking on the moon
I hope my legs don't break
Walking on the moon
We could walk forever
Walking on the moon
We could be together
Walking on, walking on the moon
Some may say
I'm wishing my days away
No way
And if it's the price I pay
Some say
Tomorrow's another day
You stay
I may as well play
Keep it up, keep it up
The lyrics to James Farrelli's "Walking on the Moon" are full of imagery and figurative language that creates a vivid scene of someone walking on the moon, which is impossible in reality but serves as a metaphor for something else. The opening lines, "Giant steps are what you take, walking on the moon, I hope my legs don't break," paint the picture of someone walking with long strides, yet still fearing the potential danger and fragility of their actions. This could represent someone taking a risk or pursuing a dream, despite the possible detrimental consequences, such as losing everything or facing failure.
The chorus, "We could walk forever, walking on the moon, we could live together, walking on, walking on the moon," suggests a desire for an idyllic existence or an escape from reality, perhaps with a romantic partner. The idea of "walking on the moon" is a metaphor for experiencing something beyond what is currently possible or living in a utopian world. The repetition of the line "walking on, walking on the moon" throughout the song emphasizes the escape from reality and the yearning to experience something more.
The lines "Some may say I'm wishing my days away, no way, and if it's the price I pay, some say, tomorrow's another day, you stay, I may as well play" reveal a sense of urgency and a desire to make the most of life. The character doesn't want to waste their days wishing for something better, yet they also acknowledge that taking risks has a cost. They choose to make the most of their time by playing and enjoying the moment, rather than constantly striving for something else.
Overall, "Walking on the Moon" can be interpreted as a song about taking risks, living in the moment, and escaping reality. The song's metaphorical language and the sense of longing expressed in the lyrics make it relatable to anyone who has felt stuck or who has yearned for something beyond what they can currently experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Giant steps are what you take
Taking bold strides while you walk
Walking on the moon
Walking weightlessly on the moon's surface
I hope my legs don't break
Having reservations about the risks associated with walking like an astronaut
Walking on the moon
Walking weightlessly on the moon's surface
We could walk forever
The idea of walking without exhaustion on the moon
Walking on the moon
Walking weightlessly on the moon's surface
We could live together
The possibility of staying together and exploring the moon
Walking on, walking on the moon
Continuously Walking weightlessly on the moon's surface
Walking back from your house
Returning to a location while walking
Walking on the moon
Walking weightlessly on the moon's surface
Walking back from your house
Returning to a location while walking
Walking on the moon
Walking weightlessly on the moon's surface
Feet they hardly touch the ground
Feeling a sense of weightlessness while walking on the moon
Walking on the moon
Walking weightlessly on the moon's surface
My feet don't hardly make no sound
Feet touching the ground silently, in the absence of air and sound waves on the moon
Walking on, walking on the moon
Continuously walking weightlessly on the moon's surface
Some may say
Some people might say this is true
I'm wishing my days away
Feeling discontent with the present day or time and hoping the days pass faster
No way
Denying the idea of wishing time away
And if it's the price I pay
The consequence of any actions taken
Some say
Some people believe
Tomorrow's another day
There will be another day after today
You stay
Remaining hopeful and optimistic
I may as well play
Making the best of the current situation with a positive outlook
Giant steps are what you take
Taking bold strides while you walk
Walking on the moon
Walking weightlessly on the moon's surface
I hope my legs don't break
Having reservations about the risks associated with walking like an astronaut
Walking on the moon
Walking weightlessly on the moon's surface
We could walk forever
The idea of walking without exhaustion on the moon
Walking on the moon
Walking weightlessly on the moon's surface
We could be together
The possibility of staying together and exploring the moon
Walking on, walking on the moon
Continuously walking weightlessly on the moon's surface
Some may say
Some people might say this is true
I'm wishing my days away
Feeling discontent with the present day or time and hoping the days pass faster
No way
Denying the idea of wishing time away
And if it's the price I pay
The consequence of any actions taken
Some say
Some people believe
Tomorrow's another day
There will be another day after today
You stay
Remaining hopeful and optimistic
I may as well play
Making the best of the current situation with a positive outlook
Keep it up, keep it up
Maintain the current pace and effort
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Written by: Gordon Sumner
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