One is an acoustic artist from Boise Idaho. His CD is titled "Tangled in strings."
Another is the pilot behind Southern California's goth/industrial/etc. magazine Livid Looking Glass. He does weekly podcasts with related bands as guests and plays music from the scene.
To The Moon
Ronnie Lyrics
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Tell my mom that we can fit a bunch
More in her car.
See if she's cool using my car.
And I can drive so fast
I turn hands into airplane wings,
Oh the things that life's made of--
And Everything seems better by the seaside,
With the sand and sun in your eyes
You're blinded dumb.
Ya you're blinded dumb.
And the fire hits the water
And the sky turns red
And it doesn't matter what was said
When days are done.
Well, let's have some fun.
I've been thinking about the day,
But you've been
Chasing the thoughts away.
Well now together
All of those thoughts will stay
Out on a beach in the half moon bay.
The old familiar 84,
It still drives like it did before,
When we'd come out here in the summer--
When we'd come back through with a sunburn
And I'd kiss you while Scott took the wheel
Because I knew just how it'd make you feel.
Our wonder years ring like thunder
Across other years. It's no wonder
That
Everything seems better by the seaside,
With the sand and sun in your eyes
You're blinded dumb.
Ya you're blinded dumb.
And the fire hits the water
And the sky turns red
And it doesn't matter what was said
When days are done.
Well, let's have some fun.
I've been thinking about the day,
But you've been
Chasing the thoughts away.
Well now together
All of those thoughts will stay
Out on a beach in the half moon bay.
On half moon bay,
On half moon bay,
I'll waste away.
The song "To The Moon" by Ronnie tells a story of a carefree road trip to the beach in the dreamlike Half Moon Bay. The singer eagerly urges their friend to hurry up and pack, let their mom know about the plan, and join them on an adventure to the coast on a hot summer day. The singer's youthful spirit is contagious as they revel in the freedom of fast driving, while admiring the beauty of the seaside and the fiery sunset. The singer reminisces on past summers spent on the coast, and the nostalgia is palpable in the refrain. The song concludes in a wistful tone as the singer imagines wasting away on Half Moon Bay.
The song's first verse shows the urgency of the summer getaway by listing the tasks to be done before leaving. The second verse describes the natural beauty and beauty of the beach and how it washes away all worries, allowing for a fresh start. The bridge marks the turning point, where the singer shifts from reminiscing about the past to creating new memories, linking the past with the present in a moment of shared happiness. The final verse is a bittersweet farewell to summer and to those memories.
Ronnie's use of vivid imagery, playful rhymes, and nostalgic tone creates a warm, uplifting experience for the listener. With its catchy melody, earnest lyrics, and carefree atmosphere, "To The Moon" is a perfect soundtrack for a summer road trip or a day at the beach.
Line by Line Meaning
Get the move on, I'll pack a lunch.
Let's hurry up and get going on this adventure while I prepare us some food to eat along the way.
Tell my mom that we can fit a bunch
More in her car.
Let's check with my mom to see if we can borrow her car and pack more people or things into it.
See if she's cool using my car.
If we can't borrow my mom's car, let's consider using mine instead and make sure she's okay with it.
And I can drive so fast
I turn hands into airplane wings,
Oh the things that life's made of--
They seem so made up.
I can drive so fast that the wind lifts my friends' hands off the windows, and it reminds me how magical life can be, that it almost feels like it's made up.
And Everything seems better by the seaside,
With the sand and sun in your eyes
You're blinded dumb.
Ya you're blinded dumb.
And the fire hits the water
And the sky turns red
And it doesn't matter what was said
When days are done.
Well, let's have some fun.
The beach has a way of making everything feel brighter, better, and more intense. The contrast of the blazing sun, the cold water, and the vivid colors of the sunset can take your breath away and make everything else fade away. So let's just enjoy it while we're here.
I've been thinking about the day,
But you've been
Chasing the thoughts away.
Well, now together
All of those thoughts will stay
Out on a beach in the half moon bay.
I've been overthinking the future, but being with you on this beach clears my mind and makes me feel more present. Let's stay here together and let those worries drift away.
The old familiar 84,
It still drives like it did before,
When we'd come out here in the summer--
When we'd come back through with a sunburn
And I'd kiss you while Scott took the wheel
Because I knew just how it'd make you feel.
Our wonder years ring like thunder
Across other years. It's no wonder
That
This old car may have aged, but the memories it holds are as vivid as they ever were. We used to come to this beach every summer, and I remember kissing you while our friend Scott drove because it made you feel alive. These memories are so powerful that they shape the way I feel about everything else.
On half moon bay,
On half moon bay,
I'll waste away.
Being here on half moon bay with you makes me feel like everything else is irrelevant. I could stay here forever, wasting away in this blissful moment.
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Charles Crawford
Absolutely beautiful song. Ronnie is a terrific singer!
Candace Farmer
Fantastic song!! There isn’t any thing he can’t do musically ❤.
Jessica Moss
I remember when I first heard this song, we had just moved into our new mobile home, I was 10, and we were waiting on my aunt and her boyfriend to come from NC with some furniture from Grandma's to put in it. I'd been sitting in my room recording music off the radio when Mom told me I needed to take a shower before they got here, so I left it recording, carried it into the bathroom with me, put it on the counter, and that song came on when I was in the shower, and something about it totally fascinated the heck out of me, I think mainly because I had no idea what he was talking about, but it's still a favorite of mine to this day.
Jim Lewis
Greatest vocalist anywhere…what a great song
IAtodd
His first non-top 40 hit in 20 years, but my fave.
Jessica Moss
mine as well, took me several google searches to finally find it, sense I hadn't heard it in years, and couldn't remember the words to it, and "LA to the moon," was turning up any and everything besides what I wanted.
Daniel Burns
this song only went to #45 on the country charts in 1992!!!
Jessica Moss
I noticed it got vary little airplay back then, then just disappeared, which I was really disappointed about. I've tried to find out what album it's on, and while it appears to be on 1 of several of his greatest hits compilations, I find it strange that you can't stream those, but you can just about everything else he's put out.
DENo1MatchGameFan
@Jessica Moss It's one of two new songs from his 1992 hits release "Greatest Hits, Vol. 3", which sadly is no longer in print.
Angela Dobbs
❤😎🔥