There are at least two artists who go by the name Mr. Moon:

1. A Ger… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists who go by the name Mr. Moon:

1. A German rap artist from Hildesheim.

2. Mr. Moon was an Icelandic funk/fusion band that was active from around 1994-1998.

The original band members:

Sigurdór Guðmundsson - electric bass
Davíð Þór Jónsson - saxophone
Daði Birgisson - keyboards
Hrafn Ásgeirsson - saxophone
Guðmundur Claxton - drums.

Sigurþór Þorgilsson - trumpet
and
Einar Þór Jóhannesson - guitar.

The last two joined few months after the first gig.

Mr. Moon appeared on tv. and played the Reykjavík Jazz Festival (RúRek) in 1995.

Released one track; Dynagroove, that they recorded after winning an talent competition at their school in Akranes, Iceland in 1994.

The Icelandic funk group Jagúar was formed on the ruins of Mr. Moon.

Most of the members are active in the Icelandic music scence as active freelance musicians and members of bands.

Sigurdór Guðmundsson is currently mostly active with Menn Ársins. He has also played his own music, as well with bands like Amalgam and Hjálmar (briefly).

Davíð Þór Jónsson plays mostly piano and organ for instance with Flís, Mugison, Jóel Pálsson, Tómas R. Einarsson (and countless others). He even played bass with Benni Hemm Hemm for awhile.

Daði Birgisson was busy with Jagúar for many years but is now freelancing and playing with B.Sig.

Einar Þór Jóhannesson is mostly playing with Buff and Dúndurfréttir, but has also played with Egó (Bubbi) and many others.

Hrafn Ásgeirsson played with Jagúar and later participated in the free jazz and experimental scene.

Potential
Mr. Moon Lyrics

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Hmmmmm
Hmmmmm

It wasn't so surprising
Descending
Of the road

All the time you're hiding

From where you
Need to go

The sons they were so easy
They told you
How to grow

But it pains me
To see you
Failing
It's all on hold

Ohhhhhh
(Dear brother)
Ohhhhhh

Under the pressure
Your lessons
Make a mark

All in all the outcome
Should influence
Your heart

By the time I reach you
The flowers
They are dry

The garden of potential
Its water
Stay alive

Ohhhhhh
(Dear brother)
Ohhhhhh
Hmmmm

It wasn't so surprising

Descending
Of the road

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mr. Moon's song "Potential" convey a sense of inner conflict and struggle as well as a poignant reflection on life's journey and the choices we make. The repeated humming at the beginning sets a contemplative and reflective mood, hinting at the depth and complexity of the emotions explored in the song.

The lines "It wasn't so surprising, Descending of the road" suggest a sense of inevitability or resignation to a path chosen or followed. This descent could symbolize a downward spiral or a journey towards self-discovery and challenges faced along the way. The repetition of hiding and the reference to needing to go somewhere implies a sense of feeling stuck or constrained by one's circumstances or inner struggles.

The mention of being told how to grow by others, likely referring to societal expectations or influences, highlights the conflict between external pressures and inner desires. The pain expressed at seeing someone fail or struggle suggests a sense of empathy and concern for a loved one's well-being, while also hinting at a feeling of helplessness in the face of their obstacles.

The themes of pressure, lessons learned, and the passage of time are further explored in the lyrics, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and resilience in the face of challenges. The imagery of dry flowers and a garden of potential needing water to stay alive serves as a metaphor for nurturing one's talents and aspirations in order to reach one's full potential. Overall, the song captures a sense of longing, introspection, and the complexities of navigating life's uncertainties and choices.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: John Andersson, Stefanie Martens, Dennis De Beurs

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