Man on the Moon
Sugar Lyrics


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It's the man on the moon
Saying goodnight to you
Oh how it shines
He's a good friend of mine
He's a good friend of yours
Even many miles away

I hope he comes soon
It's the man on the moon

In a night of despair
Only one light is there
It's the man on the moon
Saying goodnight to you
If you're holding my hand
As the earth turns to sand

I see your face
I see that look on your face
Don't you know that
Space is the place

If you look to the sky
Look him straight in the eye
And as strange as it seems




If you wish all your dreams
Will come true after all

Overall Meaning

The song "Man on the Moon" by Sugar captures a feeling of loneliness and yearning for connection with someone who is far away. The man on the moon is presented as a comforting presence, a friend who is always there even when physically separate. The singer hopes that the man on the moon will come soon, perhaps echoing the desire for emotional closeness with a loved one who is physically absent. In a moment of despair and darkness, the man on the moon is the only source of light and hope, a symbol of resilience and endurance.


The second verse of the song takes on a more philosophical tone, presenting the idea that space is the ultimate frontier where dreams can come true. The singer encourages the listener to look up and make a wish, suggesting that the man on the moon might be able to make it happen. The use of the phrase "as strange as it seems" emphasizes the fantastical nature of this idea, while the repetition of the phrase "I see your face" reinforces the sense of longing and the desire for interpersonal connection. The song ends on a note of optimism, with the promise that dreams can come true if one looks to the man on the moon for guidance and support.


Line by Line Meaning

It's the man on the moon
The singer is referring to the image of a man on the moon, which is often seen in the night sky.


Saying goodnight to you
The singer imagines that the man on the moon is saying goodnight to the listener.


Oh how it shines
The singer admires the bright and shining appearance of the moon.


He's a good friend of mine
The artist feels a personal connection to the man on the moon and considers him a friend.


He's a good friend of yours
The artist suggests that the listener also has a friendship with the man on the moon.


Even many miles away
The singer acknowledges that the man on the moon is far away, but still imagines him to be a friend and comforting presence.


I hope he comes soon
The singer expresses a desire for the man on the moon to be present and provide comfort.


In a night of despair
The artist describes a time of great sadness and hopelessness.


Only one light is there
The artist notes the solitary presence of the moon in the dark night sky.


If you're holding my hand
The artist suggests a sense of intimacy and support between themselves and the listener.


As the earth turns to sand
The singer alludes to the idea of time passing and things changing.


I see your face
The artist sees the listener's face in the moon's light.


I see that look on your face
The singer recognizes an expression of sadness or longing on the listener's face.


Don't you know that
The singer is attempting to share a piece of knowledge or insight with the listener.


Space is the place
The singer suggests that space, and the image of the man on the moon, can provide comfort and support during difficult times.


If you look to the sky
The artist encourages the listener to look up and take notice of the moon.


Look him straight in the eye
The artist suggests making direct eye contact with the image of the man on the moon.


And as strange as it seems
The singer acknowledges that the idea may seem odd or fanciful.


If you wish all your dreams
The singer suggests making a wish or expressing a desire.


Will come true after all
The artist suggests that wishing upon the man on the moon can bring about positive outcomes.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BOB MOULD

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