In 2004 he released his second solo album Spark through his own NFR label. Born in Boston and growing up in Dover, MA, Foehl has always maintained ties to his native New England and frequently returns there on tour, along with stops in Philadelphia and New York. He has opened for a number of today's noteworthy recording artists including Patty Griffin, Taj Mahal, Dave Matthews and most recently on several shows with Ray LaMontagne. Along the way, Foehl has caught the attention of motion picture/television music supervisors. His original songs have been featured in a number of productions including the feature film Just Friends (New Line Cinema), Joan of Arcadia (CBS), Laguna Beach (MTV), The Biggest Loser (NBC), Breaking Bonaduce (VH1), Dawson's Creek (WB) and Party of Five (FOX).
Paper Moon
Reed Foehl Lyrics
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Thought you were there
Couldn't find you anywhere
I need to know
Where I can send
I made a card
For you, my friend
I cut out
Put it on the corner of the sky
Underneath the clouds of glue
I drew the sun for you
I'm here on delphi street
Where the houses connect
And the people meet
It's near well nothing you would know
It's not like the places we used to go
After hours
Under years
Incomplete
Full of fears
Count sheep
Go to sleep
You are complete
You are complete
When laughter comes so easy
It's not hard to feel so high
When moments are like magic
And you're feeling so alive
You're reminded there is splendour
In all it's revelry
That cannot be taken lightly
It is not eternity
Taking some time to remember
'cause nothing lasts forever
Repeat first verse
The opening verse of Reed Foehl's song Paper Moon presents a feeling of loneliness and longing. The singer wakes up and realizes that the person they were hoping to see is not around. They feel compelled to reach out to this person and let them know that they're thinking about them by making a card. The imagery of cutting out a paper moon and placing it in the sky suggests an attempt to create a magical moment for the person, a moment of connection, despite not being able to be together physically.
The second verse describes the singer's current location on Delphi Street, a nondescript neighborhood that contrasts with the vivid memories of places they used to go with the person they miss. This heightens the sense of nostalgia and longing, along with the mention of incomplete years and fears. However, the chorus suggests that despite the difficulties of life, there are moments of joy and magic that are worth holding onto. The repetition of the first verse emphasizes the emotional weight of the sentiment and reinforces the themes of friendship, loss, and longing that permeate the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up
Opened my eyes after sleeping
Thought you were there
Believed that you were present beside me
Couldn't find you anywhere
Couldn't find you in my surroundings
I need to know
I must find out
Where I can send
To which location should I deliver
I made a card
I created a card
For you, my friend
For you, my buddy
I cut out
I removed
A paper moon
A moon made out of paper
Put it on the corner of the sky
Placed it at the edge of the sky
Underneath the clouds of glue
Beneath the clouds of adhesive material
I drew the sun for you
I illustrated the sun for you
I'm here on delphi street
Currently located at Delphi street
Where the houses connect
Where the dwellings interconnect
And the people meet
And people come together
It's near well nothing you would know
It's almost nothing you're familiar with
It's not like the places we used to go
It's unlike the locations we've previously visited
After hours
Late at night
Under years
Below the duration of years
Incomplete
Not complete
Full of fears
Rife with anxieties
Count sheep
Count imaginary sheep to fall asleep
Go to sleep
Drift off to sleep
You are complete
You are whole
You are complete
You are whole
When laughter comes so easy
When giggles arise effortlessly
It's not hard to feel so high
It's not difficult to feel ecstatic
When moments are like magic
When instants seem magical
And you're feeling so alive
And you feel so energized
You're reminded there is splendour
You remember that beauty exists
In all it's revelry
In all its lively celebrations
That cannot be taken lightly
That must not be treated casually
It is not eternity
It's not everlasting
Taking some time to remember
Pausing to recollect
'cause nothing lasts forever
Because nothing endures indefinitely
Woke up
Opened my eyes after sleeping
Thought you were there
Believed that you were present beside me
Couldn't find you anywhere
Couldn't find you in my surroundings
I need to know
I must find out
Where I can send
To which location should I deliver
I made a card
I created a card
For you, my friend
For you, my buddy
Contributed by Alex S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.