Astounding Moon
Tim Finn Lyrics


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A boy was looking at the sky
His telescope and eager eyes were fitted on the distance
He thought nothing else could come between
His life was full and evergreen
And gone in an instant
The moon was waiting for someone
To come along and waste some time
Waste some precious time
It was over all too soon

Astounding moon
Solemn and pale
Astounding moon
There hangs a tale
A fool is never alone
Astounding moon

She'll eat you out of house and home
Then leave you feeling more alone
As if it never happened
But winter skies are clear and bright
The stars as close as satellites
Or a drinking glass that's shattered
The moon is waiting for someone
To come along and waste some time
Take some precious time
It'll all be over soon

Astounding moon
Solemn and pale
Astounding moon
There hangs a tale
A fool is never alone
Astounding moon

Putting me in touch with myself
You know me so well





Astounding moon
Astounding moon

Overall Meaning

The song "Astounding Moon" by Tim Finn is a contemplative piece about the infinite expanse of the universe and the fleeting nature of human life in comparison. The opening lyrics describe a young boy with his telescope, gazing up at the sky with wonder and curiosity, until his life is over in an instant. The moon, also hanging in the distance, becomes a symbol of waste and futility, waiting for someone to come along and "waste some time" before it all ends too soon.


The second verse seems to speak to the cyclical nature of life and death, especially as it pertains to human relationships. Like the moon, people come and go, sometimes leaving us feeling more alone than before. Yet while the stars may be scattered and distant, they still provide a sense of clarity and structure to our lives. Through it all, the moon remains a constant presence, observing the rise and fall of generations with solemn detachment.


Overall, "Astounding Moon" is a poignant meditation on the beauty and fragility of human existence, set against the unfathomable vastness of the cosmos. It is a reminder that, even in the face of our own mortality, there is still wonder and meaning to be found in the world around us.


Line by Line Meaning

A boy was looking at the sky
A young man was gazing up at the sky, completely absorbed in his thoughts.


His telescope and eager eyes were fitted on the distance
He was using a telescope to see farther into the sky, and his eyes were full of anticipation and excitement.


He thought nothing else could come between
He believed that nothing else in the world could distract him from his love of the sky and the stars.


His life was full and evergreen
His life was enriched by his passion for the sky, and it flourished and remained fresh over time.


And gone in an instant
However, his happiness was fleeting and was over too quickly, like a brief moment in time.


The moon was waiting for someone
The moon was always present and waiting for someone to notice it and spend time admiring it.


To come along and waste some time
The moon is inviting others to stop being busy and to take the time to appreciate its beauty.


Waste some precious time
It is a valuable experience to take a break from one's busy schedule to savor the beauty of the moon.


It was over all too soon
However, like all good things in life, the experience of admiring the moon's beauty is brief and fleeting.


She'll eat you out of house and home
It is a common expression to describe the moon's beauty and allure as something that can distract one excessively and impose a price on one's life.


Then leave you feeling more alone
After one has admired its beauty, the moon can also leave one feeling solitary and isolated.


As if it never happened
It is as if the experience of admiring the moon's beauty was so surreal that it becomes difficult to recall or relive the moment.


But winter skies are clear and bright
In contrast to the cold and dark winters, the sky is surprisingly uplifting and sparkling with stars.


The stars as close as satellites
The stars appear so near that it seems as if they could be satellites orbiting the Earth.


Or a drinking glass that's shattered
The way in which the stars are arranged across the sky is comparable to the fragmented glass pieces from a shattered drinking glass.


The moon is waiting for someone
The moon is always present and available for anyone to take the time to appreciate its beauty.


To come along and waste some time
The moon invites those who are busy or preoccupied to take a break and luxuriate in its beauty.


Take some precious time
One should cherish the limited amount of time to experience the beauty of the moon.


It'll all be over soon
However, the experience of admiring the moon's beauty is time-limited and will end soon.


Putting me in touch with myself
The experience of admiring the moon is introspective and allows one to be more aware of one's thoughts and feelings.


You know me so well
The moon is a constant source of inspiration and understanding for those who take the time to appreciate it.


Astounding moon
The moon's beauty is amazing and can evoke powerful emotions in people.


Solemn and pale
The moon's appearance is regal and dignified, with a serene and calm demeanor.


There hangs a tale
Every aspect of the moon's beauty and allure has a story behind it and adds to its mystique and wonder.


A fool is never alone
Those who are fools are often unaware of their own company and fail to appreciate the beauty of the world around them, including the moon.




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Comments from YouTube:

1

Tim Finn is so incredibly talented. Superb singer. Superb musician. Brilliant songwriter. Imaginary kingdom is an album I play often.

barttheanorak

Tim this is definitely the best song on the album and one of your most beautiful and atmospheric.

Jamie Robert

This song...❤️ The look in Mr. Finn’s eyes is sublime.

scneese64

Look at little Harper..all grown up now & making AWESOME music of his own!!! Just wonderful!!!!

scneese64

Just beautiful...my father unexpectly passed this past May..this song makes much more sense to me now. Brilliant!

louise196

Powerful. I will love this song forever. Thanks Tim

Rosa Rubiginosa

What a wonderful video and gorgeous song! I love how his father is in it!

cwiemann2

This moved me so much. I loved this song the first time I heard it. What a beautiful and heart felt video :)

Mark Wilton

incredible song, by one of the best songwriters ever

Graham Exton

An incredible song from an incredible album.

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