Holiday
Poor Moon Lyrics
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You won't be taking any calls
You won't be surrounded
By the same four walls
This will be the last time anyone hears your
Footsteps in the hall
Leaving through the front door
Had to get away
Because you waited far too long
Needed time to listen to your favorite songs
And just about the time when everyone here
Noticed you were gone
You were making footprints in the sand at dawn
Far away
On a holiday
Far away
Far away
On a holiday
Far away
The lyrics to Poor Moon's song "Holiday" depict the desire to escape the monotony of everyday life and take a much-needed break. The singer of the song wants to disconnect from the world and take some time for themselves, away from the noise and distractions of daily existence. The opening lines indicate a break from technology and communication, as the singer decides not to answer any phone calls during their holiday. The next lines suggest a physical departure from their regular environment, as they will not be surrounded by the same four walls. The final line of this verse suggests that this getaway is a permanent one, as no one will ever hear their footsteps in the hall again.
The second verse suggests that the singer has been waiting for this break for far too long. They leave through the front door feeling ten feet tall, indicating a sense of new found freedom and confidence. They needed time away to listen to their favorite songs, indicating that they have been feeling overwhelmed and are in need of a break. The final lines of this verse suggest that nobody noticed their departure until it was too late, as they were making footprints in the sand at dawn.
The chorus repeats the idea of being far away on holiday twice, emphasizing the blissful state of being away from the world that the singer is experiencing.
Overall, "Holiday" is a song that speaks to the human desire to escape, to take a break from the everyday and find peace in solitude. The lyrics suggest that sometimes it is necessary to disconnect, to leave everything behind and take a moment for oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
On a holiday
You're taking a break from regular routine and enjoying leisure time
You won't be taking any calls
You won't be bothered by distractions or obligations from work or others
You won't be surrounded
You escape from what you consider confines of your usual environment
By the same four walls
You're looking for novelty and adventure that couldn't be found within your familiar living space
This will be the last time anyone hears your
You intend to leave without saying good-bye or let anyone know of your plans
Footsteps in the hall
Your absence from the place you called home
Leaving through the front door
You're leaving with confidence and intentionally
Feeling ten foot tall
You're feeling liberated and energized by the idea of escaping
Had to get away
You believed you could no longer remain in your usual environment and needed a change
Because you waited far too long
You realized that you had been enduring too much for too long and needed to take action
Needed time to listen to your favorite songs
Taking a break was necessary to engage in activities that make you happy and feel alive
And just about the time when everyone here
Though others may have been unaware, this was the perfect moment for you
Noticed you were gone
When your absence became known, you had already left and were in a better place
You were making footprints in the sand at dawn
You were experiencing the beauty and possibility of life in a new and exciting place, enjoying the moment
Far away
You've gotten some distance from your usual surroundings
On a holiday
You're taking a break from regular routine and enjoying leisure time
Far away
You've gotten some distance from your usual surroundings
Contributed by Madison S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BDC Matt
Kinda sad these guys didnt become bigger than they did.
Jason Meyer
They should have! I was/still am a fleet foxes fan, when poor moon came out I was ecstatic! Great sound and vocals.
Arya Waworuntu
Very nice song, nice melody, love fleet foxes, love poor moon, just a lot of love for these gift of music.
Kenzie Dolan
They all kinda do their own thing while still being part of the Fleet Foxes. Robin Pecknold has his own singles as does J Tillman and these guys. Its just a strange way for a band to function. But absolutely amazing at the same time.
AK
Saw myself as a purist Fleet Foxes fan, but this is amazingly chill. I thoroughly enjoy what they've done.
Kit Brown
Loving this song
Daniel Ramirez
One of my favorite songs this year.
Jessica Hutchinson
been exactly 10 years since my 'holiday" Halloween in the looney bin= great fun! cool sound, keeping me calm as diazipam
Ronald Jeebers
Yeah I can't wait to hear something new from Fleet Foxes. this is keeping me pleasantly satisfied for now though
Himself
What an awesome thing to find out -Thanks! Fleet foxes created some of my most cherished songs.