Goodnight Moon
Vidar Busk Lyrics
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And there's glass on the lawn
Tacks on the floor
And the TV is on
And I always sleep with my guns
When you're gone
There's a blade by the bed
A dog on the floor
And some cash on the nightstand
When I'm all alone the dreaming stops
And I just can't stand
What should I do I'm just a little baby
What if the lights go out and maybe
And then the wind just starts to moan
Outside the door he followed me home
Now goodnight moon
I want the sun
If it's not here soon
I might be done
No it won't be too soon 'til I say
Goodnight moon
There's a shark in the pool
And a witch in the tree
A crazy old neighbour and he's been watching me
And there's footsteps loud and strong coming down the hall
Something's under the bed
Now it's out in the hedge
There's a big black crow sitting on my window ledge
And I hear something scratching through the wall
Oh what should I do I'm just a little baby
What if the lights go out and maybe
I just hate to be all alone
Outside the door he followed me home
Now goodnight moon
I want the sun
If it's not here soon
I might be done
No it won't be too soon 'til I say
Goodnight moon
While you're up so high
How can you save me
When the dark comes here
Tonight to take me up
To my front walk
And into bed where it kisses my face
And eats my head
What should I do I'm just a little baby
What if the lights go out and maybe
And then the wind just starts to moan
Outside the door he followed me home
Now goodnight moon
I want the sun
If it's not here soon
I might be done
No it won't be too soon 'til I say
Goodnight moon
No it won't be too soon 'til I say
Goodnight moon
The lyrics of Vidar Busk's song "Goodnight Moon" express fear and anxiety in a dream-like state. The images in the lyrics describe a feeling of unease and discomfort, with references to metal objects like nails, glass, and tacks. This could also suggest a feeling of vulnerability and defenselessness. The singer mentions that they always sleep with their gun when the person they're addressing is gone, highlighting an underlying fear of being alone.
The lyrics also evoke a sense of imagination with references to a shark in the pool, a witch in a tree, and a big black crow on the window ledge. These elements further contribute to the surreal quality of the lyrics, suggesting this feeling of unease may be a product of the singer's overactive and imaginative mind.
Throughout the song, there's a sense of seeking comfort from the person the singer is addressing. They want the sun to come up, and they don't want to be alone. The last verse shows a willingness to confront the dark, but there's still a longing for comfort and a reminder that it "won't be too soon 'til I say goodnight moon."
Line by Line Meaning
There's a nail in the door
I am surrounded by dangerous objects
And there's glass on the lawn
My life is chaotic and in disarray
Tacks on the floor
I must constantly watch my step
And the TV is on
I always try to drown my fears with noise
And I always sleep with my guns
I am scared to be alone at night
When you're gone
I feel vulnerable and exposed
There's a blade by the bed
I need to be prepared for danger
And a phone in my hand
I must be ready to call for help
A dog on the floor
My only companion and solace
And some cash on the nightstand
I cannot be too careful with my belongings
When I'm all alone the dreaming stops
I cannot relax even in my sleep
And I just can't stand
My fear is overwhelming
What should I do I'm just a little baby
I am helpless and vulnerable
What if the lights go out and maybe
Even the smallest occurrence can trigger my fear
And then the wind just starts to moan
I am constantly on edge and waiting for disaster
Outside the door he followed me home
I cannot escape my fear and it haunts me
Now goodnight moon
I am trying to find peace and rest
I want the sun
I crave safety and security
If it's not here soon
I cannot hold on much longer
I might be done
My fear may consume me
No it won't be too soon 'til I say
I am waiting and searching for relief and safety
There's a shark in the pool
There is danger everywhere I turn
And a witch in the tree
I am surrounded by things that scare me
A crazy old neighbour and he's been watching me
I cannot trust anyone and am always being observed
And there's footsteps loud and strong coming down the hall
Every sound sends me into a panic
Something's under the bed
I cannot escape my fear even in my own home
Now it's out in the hedge
My fear is spreading and becoming uncontrollable
There's a big black crow sitting on my window ledge
My fear is all-consuming and inescapable
And I hear something scratching through the wall
My imagination is making my fear come alive
While you're up so high
I envy those who are safe and secure
How can you save me
I am desperately seeking help and a way out
When the dark comes here
My fear always comes at night
Tonight to take me up
My fear will envelop me completely
To my front walk
Even my own home is not a safe haven
And into bed where it kisses my face
My fear is intimate and personal
And eats my head
My fear is all-consuming and overwhelming
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