She is best known for her Christmas song "No Christmas for me", which became a YouTube success in 2007. Zee Avi on this song: “This song was inspired by everything i’ve experienced/read/watched/heard of from movies or stories, about one’s lover being far away for Christmas, be it serving in the army, college, another country, peace corps etc… In a way, it’s also about not losing hope. (…) The words in this one are simple and direct. (…) I stayed with the ‘silent movie feel’ as i think it suits the song.”
Zee Avi's debut album 'Zee Avi' was released May 19, 2009.
Milestone Moon
Zee Avi Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
This river runs through
And my mind is a mad house I only share
With you
Legs are dangling over this old jetty here
And my light is supplied by
Nothing but the brightness
Ripples in the water tells me that you are near
And as always it's a false alarm
If you wait too hard
Not long now, you'll be in my arms
Sitting patiently for your return
When will I learn
That soon time will burn
Wondering and pondering
If I've been here before
Or am I a new born waiting to learn more
I want to learn more
Not long now
You'll be in my arms
With nothing but the brightness
Of the milestone moon
With nothing but the brightness
Of the milestone moon
With nothing but the brightness
Of the milestone moon
With nothing but the brightness
Of the milestone moon
The song Milestone Moon by Zee Avi tells a story of waiting and anticipation for a loved one. The opening lines "This is either the first or the last house/This river runs through" suggest a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty, as if the singer is unsure whether they are at the beginning or the end of their journey. Their mind is described as a "mad house" that they only share with the person they are waiting for, highlighting the intensity of their connection.
The singer is sitting on an old jetty with their legs dangling over the water, illuminated only by the brightness of the moon. The ripples in the water suggest that the person they are waiting for is near, but they admit that it's likely a false alarm, indicating a sense of longing and desperation. The repeated phrase "Not long now, you'll be in my arms" reinforces this sense of anticipation and the desire to be reunited.
As the singer waits patiently for their loved one's return, they reflect on their own existence and wonder whether they have been in this situation before, or if they are a "new born waiting to learn more." The final lines of the song repeat the image of the milestone moon, emphasizing its significance as a symbol of hope and guidance through the darkness.
Overall, Milestone Moon is a song about the universal experience of waiting for love and the power of the moon as a symbol of guidance and hope. The singer's sense of uncertainty and longing is palpable throughout the song, making it a relatable and emotional experience for listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
This is either the first or the last house
This could be the beginning or end of something significant.
This river runs through
A river flows nearby.
And my mind is a mad house I only share
My thoughts are chaotic and I only express them with you.
With you
Addressing the person she is sharing her thoughts with.
Legs are dangling over this old jetty here
Sitting on an old pier with legs hanging over the edge.
And my light is supplied by
The only light present...
Nothing but the brightness
...is coming from the bright glow...
Of the milestone moon
... of the moon reaching a significant point in its cycle.
Ripples in the water tells me that you are near
The water's movements indicate your presence nearby.
And as always it's a false alarm
The excitement is often unfounded.
If you wait too hard
Waiting too eagerly can lead to dissappointment.
Not long now, you'll be in my arms
The person she's waiting for is almost there.
Sitting patiently for your return
She is waiting for the person to come back.
When will I learn
She is questioning when she will learn...
That soon time will burn
...that time will pass and things will change.
Wondering and pondering
Reflecting and contemplating ...
If I've been here before
...if she has experienced this before.
Or am I a new born waiting to learn more
Does the experience make her feel new and ready to learn more?
I want to learn more
She wants more experiences and new insights.
With nothing but the brightness
Repeating the earlier stanza...
Of the milestone moon
...about the significance of the bright moon.
With nothing but the brightness
...of the moon.
Of the milestone moon
...repeating the significance of the moment.
With nothing but the brightness
...of the moon that shines brightly.
Of the milestone moon
...seemingly in anticipation of something important that's about to happen.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Izyan Binti Alirahman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind