Moonshine
The Lone Crows Lyrics

The Lone Crows’ song “Moonshine” is an emotionally driven piece that themes around the struggle faced by the singer in his relationship. The opening lines “Well, you got sunshine in your heart, I got moonshine in mine” metaphorically express how both the singer and his partner have different emotional facets. The lyrics attempt to symbolize how love should be a blend of both good and bad days, how both hope and despair could merge into one, creating the perfect symbiotic relationship.

The conflict in the relationship is apparent in the following lines “But I just can't find the time, and I'm trying my best to show you.” The singer is seemingly juggling too many life issues, including the struggle with alcoholism, which has put a strain on the relationship, causing him to struggle to show his love to his partner. The lyrics in the chorus, “And I gotta tell you darlin', make you understand, That I know this whiskey ain't gonna fix me, But I just don't know what can” conveys the message that the singer is aware he has a problem and wants to get better, but he's feeling helpless without a clear solution to his struggles.

The singer begs for understanding and forgiveness from his partner in the lyrics “Well, I didn't mean what I said, I don't wish you gone, Cause girl, you're the one thing that's kept me drivin' on,” trying to make her see that he's trying to change while still expressing how much he loves her. However, despite his efforts, his partner's behaviour seems to be indifferent towards him, causing him to spiral further into his struggles.