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The Moon
Kil Lyrics
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When things come undone
All animals lead, us to light
When we can't see
Stars, saturn and moon, glow for those
Who cannot get through
Rain fall and voice sound for those of whom
Still are not found
Gentle moon, find them soon
Gentle moon, find them
Black sky and black sea, lighten up
When we can't breathe
All dreams escape fire, over worlds
Fly but won't tire
Slow down on us wind, hold us still
When everything spins
All secrets and lies, let them out
Dreams escape fire, they won't tire
Dreams escape fire, they won't tire
Gentle moon, find them soon
Gentle moon, find them soon
All calendars pass, days die off
And hope cannot last
But if love was like stone, then yours was mine
Through to my bones
But how can we give back to those
With whom we can't live
When will the flame break
And spare the good people it takes
Souls escape fire, they rise higher
Souls escape fire, they rise higher
Gentle moon, find us soon
Gentle moon, find us soon
The lyrics to Kil's song The Moon seem to address the uncertainty and pain that we all go through in life. The song begins with a call to the sun to smile down upon us and show us its rays, particularly when things come undone. It then refers to the animals that lead us to light when we cannot see, highlighting the interconnectedness of all living beings. The stars, Saturn and moon are invoked, as they glow for those who cannot get through. Rainfall and voice sound are similarly mentioned for those who are still lost.
The song then shifts its focus to the moon, which is described as a "gentle moon" that is tasked with finding those who are lost. The use of the song's titular object as a guiding light for lost souls speaks to the mystique that surrounds the moon in many cultures. The imagery of a black sky and sea that lighten up when we cannot breathe adds to the song's sense of dread and hopelessness. However, the idea that all dreams escape fire and will not tire speaks to resilience, as does the call to slow down on us wind and keep us still.
The song's final verse is perhaps its most moving, as it speaks to the idea of love and loss. The singer's love is described as being like stone, going through to their bones. However, it is acknowledged that we cannot always give back to those we once loved, particularly if they are no longer with us. The idea of souls escaping fire and rising higher adds a spiritual dimension to the song, emphasizing the idea that even in the midst of loss and despair, there is hope for a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Smile down on us sun, show your rays
We're asking for a glimmer of hope and positivity to come our way.
When things come undone
During times of chaos and disorder.
All animals lead, us to light
Even the most primitive beings can show us the way out of darkness.
When we can't see
During moments of blindness or confusion.
Stars, saturn and moon, glow for those
When everything else fails, the celestial bodies above us continue to shine.
Who cannot get through
For those struggling to overcome their difficulties.
Rain fall and voice sound for those of whom
Nature's soothing sounds can provide comfort for some.
Still are not found
Despite our search and efforts, some remain lost and unheard.
Gentle moon, find them soon
Asking for divine guidance to help those in need.
Black sky and black sea, lighten up
During the darkest moments, we need a glimmer of light to guide us.
When we can't breathe
During times of suffocation or feeling overwhelmed.
All dreams escape fire, over worlds
Dreams have the ability to transcend barriers and limitations.
Fly but won't tire
Dreams have limitless potential and won't be deterred.
Slow down on us wind, hold us still
Asking for a moment of reprieve from the chaos of the world.
When everything spins
During times of disorientation or confusion.
All secrets and lies, let them out
Revealing the truth and exposing deception.
Dreams escape fire, they won't tire
Reiterating that no obstacle can stop dreams from being fulfilled.
Gentle moon, find them soon
Continuing to ask for divine guidance in difficult times.
All calendars pass, days die off
Time is fleeting and moments fade away.
And hope cannot last
Despite our best efforts, sometimes hope fades away.
But if love was like stone, then yours was mine
If love was a tangible object, then we would have shared it between us.
Through to my bones
The love was so deep that it permeated throughout their entire being.
But how can we give back to those
Wondering how we can repay those who have helped us.
With whom we can't live
For those who have passed or are no longer present in our lives.
When will the flame break
We're questioning when the suffering and pain will come to an end.
And spare the good people it takes
Asking for the pain to be lifted and for the burden to be placed elsewhere.
Souls escape fire, they rise higher
Suggesting that souls are eternal and can move beyond the confines of this world.
Gentle moon, find us soon
Asking for guidance and support for ourselves as well.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mark Edward Kozelek
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
mark s
Sitting on the wings of a 747 airplane
Just back from Newtown Connecticut, Cincinnati and Champaign
It was nice hanging out in those cities with some of my friends
Get up on stage and play beautiful music with them
Now I'm looking out the window where Robin Williams died
Passed him once in a car on Thanksgiving day
Was with my girlfriend at the time
Who sadly passed away just before she turned 35
That's when I learned the world's unfair
And that things aren't always right
It fucked me up, and for weeks I couldn't get out of bed
The world don't owe us shit, I learned that real fucking young
And I learned it again
Had to make the best of every day and every moment while you can
Can't seize the beauty in life, cause baby
You don't know when it's gonna end
When I'm feeling overwhelmed and things are stacking up in mind
Her picture's always near me, and I look at it every day of my life
Think about what she would have given to live just another year
To see her baby turn one, and when I think about it
I swallow my tears
Had lunch the other day with my drummer friend named Steve
We talked about music and traveling, and he's always good to see
When you're my friend, I got your back for life
Try to hurt anyone I care about, I might slice you up real nice
I'm housesitting a 14-year-old cat named Pete
My girlfriend's friend is off in Spain and she left him with me
And he lays on my bed and we gaze into each other's eyes
And I fall into that kitty cat spell, all hypnotized
I shared the stage the other night with my friend Will
We sang "Mother's Love" together and it was beautiful
He's got a mind of his own and he's smart as fuck
He's his own man, he's in control of his life
And I respect that much
He's on his way to play a maximum-security prison
And I'm on my way to L.A. to play the Henry Fonda Theatre
To join up once again and play nice music with my friends
Music's a powerful thing, whether played in a theater
Or a state pen
Back home and I had a wonderful time
Felt love from the crowd and I'm pretty sure they felt mine
Saw my friends Ian and Claire and Mitch and Patrick and I gave them all hugs
There was a message from Will saying he was still reeling from "Mother's Love"
My mom's visiting on Sunday with her boyfriend
She's gonna kick my ass in Scrabble over and over again
My whole family's in denial about a sick relative
Just keep working really hard and try not to think about it
Just back from Austin, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Winnipeg
[?] I saw all my friends down there and we played "I Got You Babe"
And we sang songs about oxen, baby Jesus, shepherds and hay
And I remembered when I was a kid in Ohio on Christmas Day
One time I got a guitar and that was the start of my life
My dad always got me one gift, and I still carry around that shiny fishing knife
Sitting on the wings of a United Airline
Just back from Lincoln, Salt Lake City and Orlando, where I had a good time
Did that one alone with a guitar, and a snare and a tom
Brought a volunteer up to play drums
She said that her day job was a mom
Just back from the doctor where I weighed in at 203
Just turned 48 baby, gotta admit it kinda concerns me
So I'm trying to eat better, walk a few more miles and exercise more
It's the first week of February, 1:28 AM
It was 12 years ago in San Francisco one night
That I lost my friend
There ain't a day that goes by I don't pause and think about her
I'm getting older baby, but I try to count my blessings
It's a beautiful world
mark s
Sitting on the wings of a 747 airplane
Just back from Newtown Connecticut, Cincinnati and Champaign
It was nice hanging out in those cities with some of my friends
Get up on stage and play beautiful music with them
Now I'm looking out the window where Robin Williams died
Passed him once in a car on Thanksgiving day
Was with my girlfriend at the time
Who sadly passed away just before she turned 35
That's when I learned the world's unfair
And that things aren't always right
It fucked me up, and for weeks I couldn't get out of bed
The world don't owe us shit, I learned that real fucking young
And I learned it again
Had to make the best of every day and every moment while you can
Can't seize the beauty in life, cause baby
You don't know when it's gonna end
When I'm feeling overwhelmed and things are stacking up in mind
Her picture's always near me, and I look at it every day of my life
Think about what she would have given to live just another year
To see her baby turn one, and when I think about it
I swallow my tears
Had lunch the other day with my drummer friend named Steve
We talked about music and traveling, and he's always good to see
When you're my friend, I got your back for life
Try to hurt anyone I care about, I might slice you up real nice
I'm housesitting a 14-year-old cat named Pete
My girlfriend's friend is off in Spain and she left him with me
And he lays on my bed and we gaze into each other's eyes
And I fall into that kitty cat spell, all hypnotized
I shared the stage the other night with my friend Will
We sang "Mother's Love" together and it was beautiful
He's got a mind of his own and he's smart as fuck
He's his own man, he's in control of his life
And I respect that much
He's on his way to play a maximum-security prison
And I'm on my way to L.A. to play the Henry Fonda Theatre
To join up once again and play nice music with my friends
Music's a powerful thing, whether played in a theater
Or a state pen
Back home and I had a wonderful time
Felt love from the crowd and I'm pretty sure they felt mine
Saw my friends Ian and Claire and Mitch and Patrick and I gave them all hugs
There was a message from Will saying he was still reeling from "Mother's Love"
My mom's visiting on Sunday with her boyfriend
She's gonna kick my ass in Scrabble over and over again
My whole family's in denial about a sick relative
Just keep working really hard and try not to think about it
Just back from Austin, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Winnipeg
[?] I saw all my friends down there and we played "I Got You Babe"
And we sang songs about oxen, baby Jesus, shepherds and hay
And I remembered when I was a kid in Ohio on Christmas Day
One time I got a guitar and that was the start of my life
My dad always got me one gift, and I still carry around that shiny fishing knife
Sitting on the wings of a United Airline
Just back from Lincoln, Salt Lake City and Orlando, where I had a good time
Did that one alone with a guitar, and a snare and a tom
Brought a volunteer up to play drums
She said that her day job was a mom
Just back from the doctor where I weighed in at 203
Just turned 48 baby, gotta admit it kinda concerns me
So I'm trying to eat better, walk a few more miles and exercise more
It's the first week of February, 1:28 AM
It was 12 years ago in San Francisco one night
That I lost my friend
There ain't a day that goes by I don't pause and think about her
I'm getting older baby, but I try to count my blessings
It's a beautiful world
Fast Heart Mart
+mark s Your songs are GREAT!!!!!!!! Walt Whitman has a rock band Or something :) "Little Rascals" has that great driving music and The lyircs are amazing as with all the Sun KIl Moon songs.
I'm housesitting a 14-year-old cat named Pete
My girlfriend's friend is off in Spain and she left him with me
And he lays on my bed and we gaze into each other's eyes
And I fall into that kitty cat spell, all hypnotized
mark s
+david chatelain Happy to help!
david chatelain
+mark s Thanks,for the lyrics effort!
francisco macia
Qué hermoso siempre kozelek
Billy Turnbull
Amazin'
iulia dumitrescu
Sun Kill Moon, thanx for playing soon in Berlin!
rebelsoftheneongod
Very rock n roll, very hot.
demfak •
that cat spell man O _ O
Michael Nangle
Oh man...!