Peter Doran is an Irish singer-songwriter and musician.

Doran first… Read Full Bio ↴Peter Doran is an Irish singer-songwriter and musician.

Doran first picked up the guitar age 11, inspired by his cousin’s heavy metal albums. His father also plays guitar and writes songs, and an uncle, Anthony Doran, is the bassist for The Blizzards.

In 2006 he released "Wood". The album "Sleepless Street" was released in 2010, and "Overhead The Stars" in 2012.

In 2014, Doran released his fourth studio album "Outlines".

His fifth studio album "Voices" was released in May 2021.

Moon
Peter Doran Lyrics

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Last night I was dreaming about you my love, last night I was dreaming of you.
In the morning you never materialized, in the morning you didn't come through.
So I curse at the day that stands in the way of the night time that brings me to you
I pray for a sleep so dark and so deep to swallow me like a tomb.

Please come soon, I'll bring you the moon if you do
Please come soon, my life's in ruins

Last night we were dancing in the grand ballroom in a Palace made out of spoons
When you stopped suddenly to ask of me "Hey darling, do you think we're doomed?"

Please come soon, I'll bring you the moon if you do
Please come soon, my life's in ruins

Last night you were speaking in tongues again
Last night you were speaking in tongues
You were naked apart from the birds in your hair
They were singing "Get out of here"

Please come soon, I'll bring you the moon if you do
Please come soon, my life's in ruins

Last night I was dreaming about you my love last night I was dreaming of you
In the morning light you failed to arrive, in the morning you didn't come true.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Peter Doran's song "Moon" have a dream-like quality to them as if the singer is caught between a dream state and reality. The opening lines imply that the singer is deeply in love with someone who they dream of at night but can't seem to find in the morning. The use of the phrase "last night" twice emphasizes the dream-like quality because it suggests that the events described may not have actually happened. The singer is frustrated that the day is getting in the way of being with their love, and they want nothing more than to be swallowed up by darkness and reunited with their lover.

As the song progresses, the dream becomes more surreal. The reference to a Palace made out of spoons is a fantastical image that conjures up a strange and magical world. However, even in this strange space, the singer's love doubts their future, asking if they think they're doomed. This line suggests that perhaps the relationship is not as straightforward as the singer would like to believe.

The final verse is the most surreal of all. The idea of speaking in tongues and being covered in birds is a very unusual image. The birds seem to be warning the singer away from their love, singing "Get out of here." In this verse, the dream becomes a nightmare, and the singer is left to wonder if their love is real or simply a figment of their imagination.

Overall, the song "Moon" is a haunting and beautifully written exploration of the boundary between dreams and reality, love and loss.

Line by Line Meaning

Last night I was dreaming about you my love, last night I was dreaming of you.
I had a dream about you last night.

In the morning you never materialized, in the morning you didn't come through.
You didn't show up in the morning.

So I curse at the day that stands in the way of the night time that brings me to you
I wish it was always night so I could be with you.

I pray for a sleep so dark and so deep to swallow me like a tomb.
I want to sleep forever because I can only be with you in my dreams.

Please come soon, I'll bring you the moon if you do
I'll do anything to be with you.

Please come soon, my life's in ruins
I need you to come soon or I won't be able to go on living.

Last night we were dancing in the grand ballroom in a Palace made out of spoons
In my dream we were in a beautiful place together.

When you stopped suddenly to ask of me "Hey darling, do you think we're doomed?"
You were worried about our future together.

Last night you were speaking in tongues again
You were talking in a language I didn't understand.

You were naked apart from the birds in your hair
You were vulnerable and exposed.

They were singing "Get out of here"
The birds were warning me to leave you alone.

In the morning light you failed to arrive, in the morning you didn't come true.
You didn't show up in the morning and it felt like my dream wasn't real.

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