Only two weeks later, on August 5, 2021, at the second listening party, “Moon” was played as the second track. This enhanced version shortened Toliver’s chorus and then featured Kanye along with his long-time collaborator and friend, Kid Cudi. With this second version, Cudi contributed a verse along with ad-libs in a revised, second chorus which featured new lyrics and vocal parts thanks to Kanye West.
To the surprise of many, on August 26, at the controversial third and final listening event, “Moon” was played as the twelfth track, excerpting Kid Cudi and Kanye’s contributions. The stripped-down track only featured Toliver’s looped vocals, with some background vocals provided by the Sunday Service Choir.
When the album released on August 29, 2021, “Moon” was restored to its second version containing all the original features.
Moon
Kanye West Lyrics
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Don't leave so soon (don't leave so soon)
How could I get through? (How could I get through?)
I wanna go to the moon
Don't leave so soon (don't leave so soon)
How could I get through? (How could I get through?)
I wanna go to the moon
Don't leave so soon (don't leave so soon)
Hmm, hmm, here we go strappin', we up
Never forget all the memories
Sittin', I sip out my cup
Thinkin' I should be a better me
Truly I'm blessed from the start
So much to say in these melodies, oh
Stare at the sky, the moon singin' sweet
Oh my God, such a sweet moment
Angels, they say I'm not ever weak, such a lonely moment
Heaven knows I might never sleep, trouble in my soul
Hey, I've been prayin', life can be drainin', oh
Hey, we were late, tryna keep haulin' on
I'm ashamed, hated what I will see
And nobody knows, so I go
How can I get through? (Don't leave so soon)
How can I get through? (To the moon)
How can I get through? (To the moon)
Early afternoon, I wanna go to the moon (take you to the moon)
Don't leave so soon (whoa)
Don't leave so soon
How could I get through? (Yeah)
How can I get through? (Ooh)
Early afternoon
I wanna go to the moon (ooh, take you to the moon)
Don't leave so soon (ooh)
Don't leave so soon (don't leave so soon)
How could I get through? (How can I get through?)
Yeah-yeah, oh-oh-oh
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
(How can I get)
(How can I get)
(How can I get)
(How can I get)
(How can I get)
In Kanye West's song "Moon," the lyrics suggest a desire to escape and go to the moon in order to find peace and solace. The repetition of the phrase "I wanna go to the moon" emphasizes this desire and reinforces the idea that the moon represents a symbol of escape from earthly troubles. The lyrics also express a sense of loneliness and emptiness, with lines such as "such a lonely moment" and "trouble in my soul." Despite this, the song also acknowledges the blessings in life and the potential for growth and improvement as a person, with the lyrics "Truly I'm blessed from the start/so much to say in these melodies."
The lyrics also touch on themes of shame and the fear of being judged by others, with lines such as "I'm ashamed, hated what I will see/And nobody knows, so I go." This could suggest a fear of vulnerability and a desire to escape from the pressures of conforming to society's expectations. The repeated question of "How could I get through?" reflects a sense of uncertainty and a desire for guidance and direction.
Ultimately, the lyrics of "Moon" suggest a yearning for escape and for inner peace, while acknowledging the challenges and difficulties of life on earth.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna go to the moon
The singer desires to leave their reality behind and reach a fanciful, exciting place which is the moon
Don't leave so soon
The singer is urging someone not to abandon them, to stay and share this journey to the moon
How could I get through?
The singer is asking for guidance: how can they cope with their reality and reach their dream?
Hmm, hmm, here we go strappin', we up
The artist is excited and ready to embark on their journey to the moon
Never forget all the memories
The artist is reminding themselves not to forget their past experiences and the lessons learned from them
Sittin', I sip out my cup
The singer is relaxing and taking a moment for themselves before setting off for the moon
Thinkin' I should be a better me
The singer reflects on themselves, identifying flaws, and wishing to improve in order to make the most of their journey
Truly I'm blessed from the start
The artist acknowledges the good things they have had in life from the beginning
So much to say in these melodies, oh
The artist has a lot to express and hopes their music will help convey their feelings and experiences
Stare at the sky, the moon singin' sweet
The artist looks up at the sky, observing the beauty of the moon
Oh my God, such a sweet moment
The singer expresses their joy and awe at the sight of the moon
Angels, they say I'm not ever weak, such a lonely moment
The artist believes that, although they are vulnerable during this moment, they are spiritually strong with the support of angels
Heaven knows I might never sleep, trouble in my soul
The singer is experiencing inner turmoil, and it may cause them insomnia or unrest
Hey, I've been prayin', life can be drainin', oh
The singer confesses to their struggles and their religious prayers for help
Hey, we were late, tryna keep haulin' on
The singer recognizes they have been delayed in reaching their dreams but persevering through it
I'm ashamed, hated what I will see
The artist feels guilty and dislikes what they may find upon self-reflection during their journey to the moon
And nobody knows, so I go
The artist is setting off for the moon alone and keeps their worries to themselves
Early afternoon, I wanna go to the moon (take you to the moon)
Reiterating the singer's desire to go to the moon and bring along someone dear to them
How could I get through? (Yeah)
Rhetorical question that is still replaying in the singer's mind: how can they reach the moon and fulfill their desire?
How can I get through? (Ooh)
Repetition of the previous line
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh
Vocalizations expressing the artist's emotional state of yearning and excitement
(How can I get)
Repetition of the same rhetorical question, hinting at the artist's persisting doubts and concerns
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Caleb Zackery Tolliver, Evan Mast, Jahmal Gwin, Kanye West, Khalil Abdul-Rahman, Malik Yusef, Scott Mescudi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS:
[Chorus: Don Toliver]
I wanna go to the moon, don't leave so soon (Don't leave so soon)
How could I get through? (How could I get through?)
I wanna go to the moon, don't leave so soon (Don't leave so soon)
How could I get through? (How could I get through?)
I wanna go to the moon, don't leave so soon (Don't leave so soon)
How could I get through? (How could I get through?)
[Verse: Kid Cudi]
Mhm, here we go strappin', we up
Never forget all the memories
Sittin', I sip out my cup
Thinkin' I should be a better me
Truly I'm blessed from the start
So much to say in these melodies, oh
Stare at the sky, the moon singin' sweet
Oh, my God, such a sweet moment
Angels, they say I'm not ever weak, such a lonely moment
Heaven knows I might never sleep, trouble in my soul
Hey, I've been prayin', life can be drainin', oh
Hey, we were late, tryna keep haulin' on
I'm ashamed and yet, what I will see, ain't nobody knows, so I go
[Chorus: Don Toliver, Kanye West & Kid Cudi]
How can I get through? (Don't leave so soon)
How can I get through? (To the moon)
How can I get through? (To the moon)
Early afternoon, I wanna go to the moon (Take you to the moon)
Don't leave so soon (Woah)
Don't leave so soon
How could I get through? (Yeah)
How can I get through? (Ooh)
Early afternoon, I wanna go to the moon (Ooh, take you to the moon)
Don't leave so soon (Ooh)
Don't leave so soon (Don't leave so soon)
How could I get through? (How could I get through?)
[Outro: Kid Cudi, Don Toliver]
Yeah-yeah
Woah-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Woah-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
@atheee
I wanna go to the moon
Don't leave so soon (don't leave so soon)
How could I get through? (How could I get through?)
I wanna go to the moon
Don't leave so soon (don't leave so soon)
How could I get through? (How could I get through?)
I wanna go to the moon
Don't leave so soon (don't leave so soon)
How could I get through? (How could I get through?)
Hmm, hmm, here we go strappin', we up
Never forget all the memories
Sittin', I sip out my cup
Thinkin' I should be a better me
Truly I'm blessed from the start
So much to say in these melodies, oh
Stare at the sky, the moon singin' sweet
Oh my God, such a sweet moment
Angels, they say I'm not ever weak, such a lonely moment
Heaven knows I might never sleep, trouble in my soul
Hey, I've been prayin', life can be drainin', oh
Hey, we were late, tryna keep haulin' on
I'm ashamed, hated what I will see
And nobody knows, so I go
How can I get through? (Don't leave so soon)
How can I get through? (To the moon)
How can I get through? (To the moon)
Early afternoon, I wanna go to the moon (take you to the moon)
Don't leave so soon (whoa)
Don't leave so soon
How could I get through? (Yeah)
How can I get through? (Ooh)
Early afternoon
I wanna go to the moon (ooh, take you to the moon)
Don't leave so soon (ooh)
Don't leave so soon (don't leave so soon)
How could I get through? (How can I get through?)
Yeah-yeah, oh-oh-oh
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
@enricxx
[Chorus: Don Toliver]
I wanna go to the moon, don't leave so soon (Don't leave so soon)
How could I get through? (How could I get through?)
I wanna go to the moon, don't leave so soon (Don't leave so soon)
How could I get through? (How could I get through?)
I wanna go to the moon, don't leave so soon (Don't leave so soon)
How could I get through? (How could I get through?)
[Verse: Kid Cudi]
Mhm, here we go strappin', we up
Never forget all the memories
Sittin', I sip out my cup
Thinkin' I should be a better me
Truly I'm blessed from the start
So much to say in these melodies, oh
Stare at the sky, the moon singin' sweet
Oh, my God, such a sweet moment
Angels, they say I'm not ever weak, such a lonely moment
Heaven knows I might never sleep, trouble in my soul
Hey, I've been prayin', life can be drainin', oh
Hey, we were late, tryna keep haulin' on
I'm ashamed and yet, what I will see, ain't nobody knows, so I go
[Chorus: Don Toliver, Kanye West & Kid Cudi]
How can I get through? (Don't leave so soon)
How can I get through? (To the moon)
How can I get through? (To the moon)
Early afternoon, I wanna go to the moon (Take you to the moon)
Don't leave so soon (Woah)
Don't leave so soon
How could I get through? (Yeah)
How can I get through? (Ooh)
Early afternoon, I wanna go to the moon (Ooh, take you to the moon)
Don't leave so soon (Ooh)
Don't leave so soon (Don't leave so soon)
How could I get through? (How could I get through?)
[Outro: Kid Cudi, Don Toliver]
Yeah-yeah
Woah-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Woah-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
@uItrAsIan1
This is the first song I have ever witnessed that can bring and strengthen every emotion there is...
If I'm sad and I listen to it, it strengthens my sadness beautifully. When I'm happy and listen to it, it makes everything brighter and colorful.
You can put this song on the beginning of life, the middle of life and to the ending of life.
This is: Soundtrack to life
A true masterpiece.
@lth_lch
"Don't leave so soon, how can I get through" fucks me up. Images of reaching out for someone who isn't there anymore
@itsjoeverfrfr
reading this comment gave me chills and made me almost tear up. thank you
@branchvokes6574
You said this shit at a bad time for me 😭
@Christusolus
Jesus is always there. He will never leave you nor forsake you.
@iimmatv2167
@@Christusolus I'm a very big sinner according to God's laws but it makes me smile of his people spreading positivity
@Frogthewizard
@@iimmatv2167 everyone sins brother
@ignaciotorres5294
this is the soundtrack for life’s final credits.
@YeoThatsGabe
WORDDD
@motorcityjudy
Omg when I red your comment I burst into tears. It’s perfect.
@whooshdagreat4037
Facts