The Moon Is Rising
The Pretty Things Lyrics
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This time goin' down
I feel kinda lonesome
My babe not around
You know that I need ya
Ya can't be found
Been lookin' for ya baby
Ya went away and left me
All alone
It wasn't you darlin'
But it was me, was wrong
Don't tell me where ya goin'
Tell me where ya been
Ain't had no lovin'
Since you, you done went and left me
The Pretty Things's song, The Moon Is Rising, is a heartbreak tale that describes the singer's feelings of loneliness and desperation due to the absence of his loved one. The moon rising and going down represents the cycle of his emotions. He expresses his need for his lover, but she cannot be found. The singer has been searching all over but hasn't been able to find her.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer is aware that he was responsible for his lover leaving him. He admits that he was wrong; hence he can only hope that she will forgive him and come back to him. The song portrays how much love can affect someone's emotions and how much it can hurt when the one you love is not around.
The repetition of phrases such as "my babe not around," "been looking for ya baby all over town," and "ain't had no lovin' since you, you done went and left me" emphasizes the singer's distress and the depth of his longing. The melody is also melancholic, adding to the emotion of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
The moon is risin'
Night has begun and the moon is visible in the sky
This time goin' down
This is a recurring event, the moon will eventually set
I feel kinda lonesome
The singer feels lonely and sad
My babe not around
The singer's lover is not present
You know that I need ya
The singer is dependent on their lover
Ya can't be found
The singer's lover is missing
Been lookin' for ya baby
The singer has been searching for their lover
All over town
The singer has searched many places for their lover
Ya went away and left me
The singer's lover left them
All alone
The singer is by themselves
It wasn't you darlin'
The singer realizes that the breakup was not entirely their lover's fault
But it was me, was wrong
The singer takes responsibility for their part in the breakup
Don't tell me where ya goin'
The singer is not interested in their lover's future plans
Tell me where ya been
The singer wants to know where their lover has been since they left
Ain't had no lovin'
The singer hasn't received any love since their lover left
Since you, you done went and left me
The singer's lover has been gone for a while and they miss them
Contributed by Alexis B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.