The moon
Will Connolly Lyrics
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And let the dogs gather
Burn the gauze in the spoon
And suck the poison up
And bleed
Shut the door to the moon
And let the birds gather
And let the souls wander
And bleed
From the soul
A slow hurt. and it breaks us.
And so down,
Down, down and so plain
So down
When you play some more it seems so
And my friends are past this game
Of breakdowns
And our friends that are lost at sea.
Throw down
And I'll break the wasted space
Slow down, slow down,
If you don't slow down, slow down
If you don't slow down, slow.
Cut the bonds with the moon
And watch the dogs gather
The lyrics of Will Connolly's song, The Moon, are deeply symbolic and open to interpretation. The song seems to be about breaking free from the constraints of society and embracing individuality. The moon, a symbol of femininity and mystery, is used to represent the societal and cultural norms that hold us back. Cutting bonds with the moon could be seen as a metaphor for breaking free from societal expectations and living life on one's own terms.
The first verse speaks about burning the gauze in the spoon and sucking the poison up. This could be interpreted as a reference to drug use or addiction, and the idea of bleeding from the soul suggests that it is a painful and destructive habit. The second verse speaks of shutting the door to the moon and letting the birds gather. This could be interpreted as a call to let go of societal expectations and allow oneself to be free and open to new experiences. Playing no more with the fool suggests a rejection of conventional ways of thinking and behaviour. Letting the souls wander could mean allowing oneself to explore one's true identity and purpose.
The repetition of the phrase "And bleed" throughout the song emphasises the pain and struggle that comes with breaking free from societal constraints. The slow hurt that breaks us down could refer to the difficulty of breaking away from societal norms and the way that it can cause emotional pain and confusion. The final verse seems to suggest that the singer's friends are tired of playing the game of conforming to societal expectations and are ready to embrace their true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Cut the bonds with the moon
Separate yourself from the emotional and spiritual influence of the moon
And let the dogs gather
Let your hurt and anger manifest into something tangible and fierce
Burn the gauze in the spoon
Destroy the bandages used to heal physical wounds
And suck the poison up
Ingest the toxic remnants of past pain and trauma
And bleed
Allow the release of pain and emotion through physical pain
Shut the door to the moon
Close off the flow of spiritual energy and emotional influence from the moon
And let the birds gather
Let your soul seek freedom and flight
Play no more with the fool
Stop wasting time and energy on those who do not value or reciprocate your worth
And let the souls wander
Allow yourself and others to find their own path and journey
And bleed
Allow your pain to be felt and seen
From the soul
A deep and spiritual release of pain and emotion
A slow hurt. and it breaks us.
Emotional pain that slowly erodes and destroys us over time
And so down, Down, down and so plain So down
A deep and overwhelming feeling of sadness and depression
When you play some more it seems so And my friends are past this game Of breakdowns
Continuing to engage in harmful patterns despite seeing the negative impact it has on oneself and their loved ones
And our friends that are lost at sea. Throw down
Acknowledging and mourning for those who have been lost to their own pain and struggles
And I'll break the wasted space
Breaking down the barriers and wasted time and energy that has kept us stuck in our pain
Slow down, Slow down, If you don't slow down, Slow down If you don't slow down, slow.
A call to slow down and allow ourselves to process our pain and emotions in a healthy way, or suffer the consequences of continuing to ignore it
Contributed by Joseph D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.