Moonlight
PSY-TRANCE ◉ XXXTENTACION Lyrics

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And I'm afraid of the dim light
the howling wind
Dreams of yesterday
And the whisper around my grave
And earth's cold embrace

So tell me how can I be sure?
The promises of tomorrow

How can I be sure they won't haunt
The dreams of your sorrow

And will you surrender in the cold moonlight?
And will you surrender and stay forever still?

And I'm afraid of my shadow
my wandering soul
Dreams of yesterday

And the stories beyond my grave
And earth's cold embrace

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of XXXTENTACION's song "Moonlight" are a reflection of the artist's deep emotions and fears. The opening line "And I'm afraid of the dim light, the howling wind" creates a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability. The use of metaphors like "whisper around my grave" and "earth's cold embrace" add a dark and eerie undertone to the song. The artist seems to be haunted by memories of the past and uncertain about the future. The repetition of the phrase "how can I be sure?" reflects his doubts and anxieties.

As the song progresses, the lyrics become more plaintive and introspective. The lines "And will you surrender in the cold moonlight? And will you surrender and stay forever still?" suggest a desire for a meaningful connection with someone, but also a fear of being left alone. The final verse, "And I'm afraid of my shadow, my wandering soul, Dreams of yesterday, and the stories beyond my grave, And earth's cold embrace" reinforces the idea of feeling lost and disconnected from the world.

Overall, "Moonlight" is a deeply contemplative and emotional song that explores themes of uncertainty, fear, and loneliness.

Line by Line Meaning

And I'm afraid of the dim light
I am scared of the darkness but also the uncertainty and ambiguity that comes with it

the howling wind
The wind is a reminder that nature is uncontrollable, and life can be unpredictable

Dreams of yesterday
I reminisce on past memories that I cannot seem to shake off

And the whisper around my grave
I fear my own mortality, and the thought of what people will say about me after I'm gone

And earth's cold embrace
Death is the unavoidable fate that awaits all of us, and we will return to the earth's cold embrace

So tell me how can I be sure?
I am searching for guarantees and reassurance in an uncertain world

The promises of tomorrow
I am afraid of the unknown future and whether it will live up to our expectations

How can I be sure they won't haunt
I worry that my past struggles and regrets will continue to affect my future

The dreams of your sorrow
I fear the emotional pain and disappointment that comes with relationships, and how they can impact our dreams

And will you surrender in the cold moonlight?
I question whether you will give up in the face of adversity, especially when it seems like the struggle is hopeless

And will you surrender and stay forever still?
I wonder if you will let yourself be consumed by fear or if you will keep moving forward despite the obstacles

And I'm afraid of my shadow
I fear the parts of myself that I cannot control, the darker side that I possibly possess

my wandering soul
I am searching for a sense of purpose and meaning in my life, but my soul is restless

And the stories beyond my grave
I worry about the legacy I will leave behind and what stories will be told about me after I've passed away

And earth's cold embrace
Even in death, I will return to the unforgiving and inescapable grip of the earth

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Yves Schelpe

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