Full Moon
The Twilight Orchestra Lyrics
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When the thorn bush turns white that's when I'll come home
I am going out to see what I can sow
And I don't know where I'll go
And I don't know what I'll see
Like the morning sun your eyes will follow me
As you watch me wander, curse the powers that be
Cause all I want is here and now
But it's already been and gone
Our intentions always last that bit too long
Far far away
No voices sounding
No one around me
And you're still th
Far far away
No choices passing
No time confounds me
And you're still there
In the full moon's light I listen to the stream
And in between the silence hear you calling me
But I don't know where I am
And I don't trust who I've been
And If I come home how will I ever leave
The Twilight Orchestra's "Full Moon" is an instrumental piece that captures the essence of wandering and searching for oneself. The lyrics that accompany the music create a vivid picture of someone aimlessly wandering, trying to find their place in the world. The opening line "When the thorn bush turns white that's when I'll come home" alludes to the idea that the singer is waiting for a sign that it's time to return to where they belong, a place that they may not even know yet.
The song's middle section incorporates a sense of regret and longing with the line, "All I want is here and now, but it's already been and gone, our intentions always last that bit too long." The singer seems to be lamenting missed opportunities and choices that could have led them in a different direction. The use of the full moon as a symbol of reflection and contemplation is prevalent throughout the song, as the singer listens to the stream and hears a voice calling out to them.
The final lines of the song express a sense of uncertainty as to how the singer can reconcile their desire to find their place in the world with their fear of losing themselves along the way. "And If I come home how will I ever leave" suggests that the singer fears that returning to the familiar may prevent them from continuing to explore and grow as a person.
Line by Line Meaning
When the thorn bush turns white that's when I'll come home
I will come home only after things have settled down and the troubles have passed.
I am going out to see what I can sow
I am exploring the possibilities available to me and see what I can achieve.
And I don't know where I'll go
I am uncertain of where my journey will take me.
And I don't know what I'll see
I am uncertain of what experiences await me.
But I'll try not to bring it back home with me
I'll try not to let my experiences cloud my judgement when I return home.
Like the morning sun your eyes will follow me
Your eyes will watch me as I depart, just as the morning sun rises and fills everything with light.
As you watch me wander, curse the powers that be
As you see me explore and take risks, you feel frustrated at the obstacles that prevent me from achieving my goals.
Cause all I want is here and now
I am focused on living in the moment and experiencing life to the fullest.
But it's already been and gone
But I often look back on my life and wonder about the moments that have already passed by.
Our intentions always last that bit too long
We often let our plans and goals persist for longer than they should in the hope that they will eventually come to fruition.
Far far away
I am in a distant, unknown place.
No voices sounding
There are no sounds around me.
No one around me
There are no people nearby.
And you're still th
And yet, you are still present in my thoughts.
Far far away
I am still in a distant, unknown place.
No choices passing
There are no options or decisions to be made at this moment.
No time confounds me
I am not bound by the constraints of time.
And you're still there
Despite the passing time, you are still ever present in my mind.
In the full moon's light I listen to the stream
Under the illumination of the full moon, I listen to the flowing water of the stream in peaceful contemplation.
And in between the silence hear you calling me
Amidst the silence, I can hear your voice calling out to me from afar.
But I don't know where I am
However, I am currently lost and confused about my current location and path.
And I don't trust who I've been
I am unsure about my past actions and the person I have been up until now.
And If I come home how will I ever leave
If I return home, I fear I may fall back into old routines and never leave again to explore the world once more.
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.