The Rafters
Moby Lyrics

The opening lines of Moby's song The Rafters sounds like an invitation to the crowd or listener to participate in the music by waving their hands. The chorus dominates the whole song with the repetitive phrase "wave your hands tonight" that can be interpreted as an exhortation to come together and have a good time. This phrase is echoed by a sample of "I want to get out" that punctuates the gaps in the chorus, amplifying the sense of urgency, and the need to escape. This may reflect Moby's personal experience of being an escapist who loves mild and crowd-pleasing music as a means of coping with anxiety, stress, or the unpredictability of life. The upbeat rhythm, the synths, and the drums add to the celebratory atmosphere of the song, making it more cathartic and infectious to listen to.

The song The Rafters is the first track on Moby's album called "Last Night." The title of the album suggests that the songs are indeed meant for the night-time, for dancing, and for losing oneself in the crowd. The album features various samples from the archives of the 1980s, such as disco beats, hip-hop rhythms, house music, and funk melodies. The Rafters, in particular, has a less heavy and brooding tone than the other songs in the album, making it a good opener for the whole package. The song has been used in various TV shows and movies, such as "How I Met Your Mother," "The Cleveland Show," "Grey's Anatomy," and "The Vampire Diaries." Moby is a notable musician who is known for his use of samples, his veganism, his activism for animal rights, and his interest in spirituality and philosophy.