Moonlight
Mating Ritual Lyrics
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Oh Yeah (Oh Yeah)
Oh Yeah (Oh Yeah)
Oh Yeah (Oh Yeah)
Oh Yeah (Oh Yeah)
Oh Yeah (Oh Yeah)
Oh Yeah (Oh Yeah)
Oh Yeah (Oh Yeah)
Ive been walking around
stealing some time
thinking about my death
And all i know is that
Im not ready to go just yet
If im not somebody who knows their place in the world just yet
If he could be the right kind of guy in the moonlight
she could be the right kind of girl in the sun
if I could be the right kind of guy for a spotlight, I could learn to change why I feel alone
Cant you hear me singing Ohh Yeah
(Ohh Yeah)
Im singing Ohh Yeah
(Oh Yeah)
I must be screaming Oh Yeah
(Oh Yeah)
Lets scream it Oh yeah
(Oh Yeah)
Take all of the blame but not all the shame, mistake doesnt mean regret
Cause all i want is to know Im leaving, but im something thats is more than me, like a dream
worth waking you up
Uhhuh
Cause someone told me love is the meaning of all life
And I should give my whole self every time
Maybe he was right maybe im just tongue tied
But I need something more to keep me alive
Cant you hear me singing Ohh Yeah
(Ohh Yeah)
Im singing Ohh Yeah
(Oh Yeah)
I must be screaming Oh Yeah
(Oh Yeah)
Lets scream it Oh yeah
(Oh Yeah)
Im not ready to lose this game
Cause Ive tried to play by the rules they make, But the rules keep changing my mind
And all of my friends keep saying they get some of mine
I say fuck my future
And fuck my friends
and I fuck all the people who steal my legs
I dont need nobody but me to win this time
Cant you hear me singing Ohh Yeah
(Ohh Yeah)
Im singing Ohh Yeah
(Oh Yeah)
I must be screaming Oh Yeah
(Oh Yeah)
Lets scream it Oh yeah
(Oh Yeah)
The song "Moonlight" by Mating Ritual is a reflection on the uncertainties of life and coming to grips with one's own mortality. The song's opening lines "I've been walking around, stealing some time, thinking about my death" set the tone for the contemplative and introspective nature of the lyrics. The singer is grappling with the idea of leaving the world without truly knowing their place in it.
The chorus of the song introduces the idea of the "right kind of guy/girl" for certain situations - such as being in the moonlight or the sun - and how the singer is not yet that kind of person. This can be read as a metaphor for the idea that the singer is still searching for their identity and purpose in life. Additionally, the repeated phrase "Oh Yeah" can be interpreted as a kind of mantra, a way to affirm one's own existence and keep pushing forward.
The song's bridge introduces the idea of love as the meaning of life and the idea that the singer needs something more to keep them alive. This comes across as a desperate plea for meaning and purpose, and a fear of living a life that is ultimately unfulfilling.
Overall, "Moonlight" is a deeply personal and reflective song that addresses universal themes of identity, purpose, and mortality. It suggests that life is a journey of self-discovery, and that finding one's place in the world is a challenging but ultimately rewarding endeavor.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Yeah (Oh Yeah)
Repeating the phrase 'Oh Yeah' to emphasize enthusiasm and excitement
Ive been walking around
stealing some time
thinking about my death
Reflecting on mortality and the fleeting nature of time
And all i know is that
Im not ready to go just yet
If im not somebody who knows their place in the world just yet
Realizing the importance of finding one's place in the world before leaving it
If he could be the right kind of guy in the moonlight
she could be the right kind of girl in the sun
if I could be the right kind of guy for a spotlight, I could learn to change why I feel alone
Recognizing the power of different environments and situations to reveal one's true self and potential
Cant you hear me singing Ohh Yeah
(Ohh Yeah)
Im singing Ohh Yeah
(Oh Yeah)
I must be screaming Oh Yeah
(Oh Yeah)
Lets scream it Oh yeah
(Oh Yeah)
Expressing excitement and passion through enthusiastic, repeated chanting
Take all of the blame but not all the shame, mistake doesnt mean regret
Cause all i want is to know Im leaving, but im something thats is more than me, like a dream
worth waking you up
Accepting responsibility for one's mistakes, but not letting them define or discourage the pursuit of one's dreams
Cause someone told me love is the meaning of all life
And I should give my whole self every time
Maybe he was right maybe im just tongue tied
But I need something more to keep me alive
Considering the meaning and purpose of life, and questioning the nature of love and self-sacrifice
Im not ready to lose this game
Cause Ive tried to play by the rules they make, But the rules keep changing my mind
And all of my friends keep saying they get some of mine
I say fuck my future
And fuck my friends
and I fuck all the people who steal my legs
I dont need nobody but me to win this time
Refusing to be held back or influenced by external factors, and asserting one's independence and determination
Writer(s): Ryan Marshall Lawhon, Taylor Lawhon
Contributed by Jacob R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I've been walking around
Stealing some time
Thinking about my death
And all I know is that I'm not ready to go just yet,
If I'm not somebody who knows their place in the world just yet
If he could be the right kind of guy in the moonlight
She could be the right kind of girl in the sun
If I could be the right kind of guy for the starlight
I could learn to change why I feel alone
Can't you hear me singing?
Oh-- yeah
I'm singing oh-- yeah--
I will keep screaming oh-- yeah--
Let's scream it oh-- yeah--
I'll take all of the blame
But none of the shame
Mistake doesn't mean regret
'Cause all I want is to know,
I'm leaving behind something that is more than me,
Like a dream worth waking you up, oh--
'Cause someone told me love is the meaning of all life
I should give my whole self every time
Maybe he was right,
Maybe I am just so tired
I need something more to keep me alive
Can't you hear me singing?
Oh-- yeah
I'm singing oh-- yeah--
I will keep screaming oh-- yeah--
Let's scream it oh-- yeah--
I'm not ready to lose this game
'Cause I tried to play by the rules they make,
But the rules keep changing my mind,
And all of my friends keep saying they get some of mine
But fuck my future and fuck my friends
And fuck all the people who steal my legs
I don't need nobody but me to win this time
Can't you hear me singing?
Oh-- yeah
I'm singing oh-- yeah--
I will keep screaming oh-- yeah--
Let's scream it oh-- yeah--
You know I'm ready,
You know I'm ready,
You know I'm ready,
You know I'm ready to go
'Cause you know I'm ready,
You know I'm ready,
You know I'm ready,
You know I'm ready to go
@xHaste
Still listening, really a masterpiece
@sophiataylor7035
I could listen to your music all day tbh.
@jacobkotecki8616
Your fame will come, man. Your music is incredible
@shawnyychen1774
I just graduated college two weeks ago, my roommate introduced me to this song when I was a freshman, and it never left my playlist ever since
@TheWoopets
Can't get enough of this song since it's very release!!!
@Laneous14
You have such a varied sound, this is really amazing stuff.
@kentyken6079
I like this song so much that I can tear
@shawnyychen1774
2022 and I'm still here
@rominaloza4593
me encantoooó <3
@eyahj4967
this is masterpiece!