The world you live in is not what you think it is. There is another world h… Read Full Bio ↴The world you live in is not what you think it is. There is another world hidden between the cracks of that which you know. In this world, there is a man that you will not find in any history books or credit reports. He cannot be seen with the human eye at "the mall" or "the club". He is known only as Richie Cunning and there are very few people that even know of his existence. Countless believers have reported first-hand sightings, claiming to have seen him drinking from a flask on a bus station bench in the middle of the night or even fast asleep on a bus station bench in the middle of the night. However, gentlemen and scholars both maintain that he is nothing more than a myth. A drunken ghost in the collective subconscious of modern society. Many have tried to understand him, but there is only one way to truly understand that which is Richie Cunning. You must leave your world behind and step into his realm....a place thought to exist only in fairy tales and ugly areas of downtown San Francisco. Your journey begins now.
Here there are many people just like you, except that they don't wear those fashionable little pants you have on or those "hot" sneakers that you picked up on sale at an urban boutique. In your pockets are nothing but a pint of E & J and an expired bus pass. The cracked pavement on which you stand is littered with hand-rolled cigarette butts, losing lottery scratchers, and murky puddles of city juice that faintly reflect the half-illuminated neon lights of forgotten bars and liquor stores that you are not welcome in. The dark sky above you is blanketed in an ominous fog so suffocatingly thick that God himself knows not what happens here. Hollow gusts of wind echo through the streets with a voice so human that they seem to whisper in your ear, "give me your shoes....or I will open you up with this piece of broken glass". The cold night air is ripe with the aromatically intoxicating scent of long-neglected plumbing problems, bus exhaust, and the most luxurious of transvestite perfume. What is this place? You ask. How did I get here and why should I care who this guy is or where he comes from? It's a mystery. And that's why so is Richie Cunning.

To The Moon
Richie Cunning Lyrics

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Now you know I seen many moons (many moons)
Say me say many many many
But I ain't never seen any... like
This particular moon, this particular moon
I said you know I seen many moons (many moons)
Say me say many many many
But I ain't never seen any... like
This particular moon, this particular moon

What a show to get tossed in
What a glow to get lost in
It's something I don't say often
And maybe it's the champagne talking
But you know I seen many moons (many moons)
Say me say many many many
And I ain't never seen any... like
This particular moon, this particular moon
Oooh, damn babygirl look at you
Shinin in the night lookin fresh and brand new
Oooh, make everybody look good too
Bright light everywhere tryna peek through
Oooh couple clouds on you but you wear it well
Beauty unparalleled from any parallel
I know we spoke just last night but I been
Waitin for you to come back around like a carousel
Hope you diggin how the music sound
Always a little prettier when you around
Makin everybody act crazy,
Go'n head, Let it out, throw it up, shoot it down
Lemme step out from under the ceiling
Just so I can look up and catch a wonderful feelin
I know I seen you a million times
But every night still feels like one in a million, girl
Now you know I seen many moons (many moons)
Say me say many many many
But I ain't never seen any... like
This particular moon, this particular moon
I said you know I seen many moons (many moons)
Say me say many many many
But I ain't never seen any... like
This particular moon, this particular moon
What a show to get tossed in
What a glow to get lost in
It's something I don't say often
And maybe it's the champagne talking
But you know I seen many moons (many moons)
Say me say many many many
And I ain't never seen any... like
This particular moon, this particular moon
Sent you a invite, didn't know if you'd show
I just stood there, holdin the door, what a dummy, right?
And then the clock kept tickin and my heart kept sinkin like a hole in a boat
Wasn't meant to be, c'est la vie, I guess fair enough
All alone in the parking lot, starin up
And then suddenly the clouds went runnin
And a glow so stunnin came down, baby there you was
Like I could never imagine
Steppin out in your very own heavenly fashion
You was hiding out biding your time
And then provided the shine we been ready to bask in
Always been there when I need a friend
I could write you a whole opera, wouldn't need a pen
I'm just happy that my people got to see you this evening
And by the way, when you free again?
Now you know I seen many moons (many moons)
Say me say many many many
But I ain't never seen any... like
This particular moon, this particular moon
I said you know I seen many moons (many moons)
Say me say many many many
But I ain't never seen any... like
This particular moon, this particular moon
What a show to get tossed in
What a glow to get lost in
It's something I don't say often
And maybe it's the champagne talking
But you know I seen many moons (many moons)
Say me say many many many

And I ain't never seen any... like
This particular moon, this particular moon

Overall Meaning

In "To The Moon" by Richie Cunning, the singer describes seeing many moons before but never one like the particular moon he is witnessing right now. He talks about the beauty of the moon, how it takes him to another world and how stunning it is. He goes on to describe how he was waiting for someone special to arrive, and when she did, she had a mesmerizing glow that adds to the beauty of the moon he was already admiring. The singer then expresses his gratitude for having a friend like her and ends by asking when they can meet next.

The song seems to be about how we often take the ordinary things in life for granted until we are struck by something extraordinary - in this case, a particularly magical moon. The mention of the champagne suggests the singer is in a celebratory mood, and the arrival of someone special presumably adds to the festive spirit. The song uses vivid imagery to evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for the celestial beauty that surrounds us, as well as highlighting the importance of having people in our lives to share those moments with.

Line by Line Meaning

Now you know I seen many moons (many moons)
I have seen many full moons in my life

Say me say many many many
I have seen a multitude of full moons

But I ain't never seen any... like This particular moon, this particular moon
This specific full moon is unique and special in its own way

What a show to get tossed in
This is an amazing experience to be a part of

What a glow to get lost in
This full moon's light is mesmerizing and captivating

It's something I don't say often
I don't usually express my feelings in this way

And maybe it's the champagne talking
Maybe it's the alcohol making me feel this way

Oooh, damn babygirl look at you Shinin in the night lookin fresh and brand new
You look amazing in the moonlight

Oooh, make everybody look good too Bright light everywhere tryna peek through
Your beauty is enhancing the light of the moon and making everything look better

Oooh couple clouds on you but you wear it well Beauty unparalleled from any parallel
Even with a few clouds, you still look stunning and there is no comparison to your beauty

I know we spoke just last night but I been Waitin for you to come back around like a carousel
I have been looking forward to seeing you again, like the way a carousel comes back around

Hope you diggin how the music sound Always a little prettier when you around
I hope you like the music and everything is better when you're with me

Makin everybody act crazy, Go'n head, Let it out, throw it up, shoot it down
Your presence is making everyone feel wild and we're all having a good time

Lemme step out from under the ceiling Just so I can look up and catch a wonderful feelin
I want to step outside and feel the amazing atmosphere and have a great experience

I know I seen you a million times But every night still feels like one in a million, girl
I may have seen you many times, but each night with you is unique and special

Sent you a invite, didn't know if you'd show I just stood there, holdin the door, what a dummy, right?
I invited you not sure if you would come and ended up feeling foolish waiting for you

And then the clock kept tickin and my heart kept sinkin like a hole in a boat Wasn't meant to be, c'est la vie, I guess fair enough
I was getting more and more worried and upset that you wouldn't show, but maybe it wasn't meant to be

All alone in the parking lot, starin up And then suddenly the clouds went runnin And a glow so stunnin came down, baby there you was
I was alone in the parking lot, but then suddenly the clouds cleared and you appeared looking stunning

Like I could never imagine Steppin out in your very own heavenly fashion
You looked like a dream and your appearance was beyond anything I could have imagined

You was hiding out biding your time And then provided the shine we been ready to bask in
You were waiting for the right moment to shine and then you did, and we were all ready to enjoy it

Always been there when I need a friend I could write you a whole opera, wouldn't need a pen
You have always been there for me and I value our friendship so much that I could express it in a whole opera

And by the way, when you free again?
By the way, when will we be able to see each other again?

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Richard Lipton

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