About the Moon
Rilo Kiley Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
The moonlight won't hide
The moonlight won't hide
These cryin' eyes
These cryin' eyes
The highways are free and clear
The highways are free and clear
They won't take me away from here
They won't take me away from here.
My folks are long gone
My folks are long gone
My folks are long gone
And my mind is sure to go
And my mind is sure to go (sure to go)
And my mind is sure to go (sure to go)
And my mind is sure to go
The song "About the Moon" by Rilo Kiley is a melancholic piece that speaks of a person's deep sense of desolation and loneliness that cannot be hidden even with the soft light of the moon. The repetition of "The moonlight won't hide, these cryin' eyes" conveys the emotions of someone who is distraught and unable to find solace in anything. As the song progresses, the repetition of "The highways are free and clear, they won't take me away from here" suggests a feeling of stagnancy and hopelessness - the idea that leaving one's current situation may not be an option no matter how much they may desire to do so.
The second half of the song reveals a bit about the singer's past - they mention their "folks" being gone, indicating a sense of abandonment and a lack of familial support or comfort. The repetition of "my mind is sure to go" feels like a resignation to their current state, a feeling of being resigned to the fact that things will not get better. The song is a raw and honest expression of the pain one can feel in life when faced with emotional hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
The moonlight won't hide
The brightness of the moon will not conceal my tears
These cryin' eyes
My eyes are filled with tears that won't stop falling
The highways are free and clear
There are no obstacles or traffic on the roads
They won't take me away from here
I won't leave this place and the problems it brings
My folks are long gone
My parents have passed away
And my mind is sure to go
My mental state is deteriorating and I am not sure if I can hold on
And my mind is sure to go (sure to go)
My thoughts are becoming increasingly erratic and I fear losing control
And my mind is sure to go
I am struggling with my mental health and feel like I might lose touch with reality
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind