Moon Moon
The Microphones Lyrics

The first verse of The Microphones' song "Moon Moon" describes a moment of disorientation and confusion. The singer has been pulled out by the tide and finds themselves on a dune, wrapped in a blanket with a "balled up magnetic moon." This image suggests a kind of disconnection from reality - the moon shouldn't be able to be balled up like that, and the singer's surroundings seem to be shifting around them. The waves crashing at their feet and the need to stand up to "breath in heat" suggest a physical struggle - the singer is trying to ground themselves in reality and assert their own presence in the moment.

The second verse adds to this sense of confusion. The singer says they called someone else out to see, but instead they see deeper into themselves. This line suggests a kind of self-reflection or introspection, but also a sense of disappointment or frustration that the other person didn't show up. The line "But where did I drift to?" further underscores this sense of disorientation - the singer seems to have lost track of themselves and their surroundings. The final lines of the song provide a small amount of resolution. The singer and the other person they called out to see were both carried away by the tide, and they have ended up together on the same dune. The image of being "dug up" suggests a sense of uncovering or discovery - the singer has found something in this experience, even if it's not entirely clear what it is.