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The moon
swell season 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 Moon by Swell Season is a song that is both melancholic and soothing. The lyrics are infused with vivid imagery that paints a picture of letting go and surrendering to whatever comes next. The opening verse of "Cut the bonds with the moon and let the dogs gather" suggests the need to break free and embrace the wild and untamed. The moon represents something powerful and untouchable, and the dogs represent the primal and instinctual. The next line, "Burn the gauze in the spoon and suck the poison up and bleed" is a metaphorical description of addiction and the need to overcome it.
The second verse, "Shut the door to the moon and let the birds gather, play no more with the fool and let the souls wander and bleed from the soul" suggests a willingness to detach from things that no longer serve us. The moon is once again referenced, but this time it is a source of chaos and confusion that needs to be shut out. The notion of letting souls wander and bleed from the soul conveys the idea of introspection, healing, and spiritual transcendence.
In the bridge, "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" the lyrics delve into the emotional suffering that we experience in life, and how it can erode us over time. The line, "and our friends that are lost at sea throw down" suggests the powerlessness that we sometimes feel in the face of tragedy, and the need to surrender to the greater forces beyond our control.
Line by Line Meaning
Cut the bonds with the moon
Break free from the hold that the moon has over you
And let the dogs gather
Release your fears and anxieties to the world
Burn the gauze in the spoon
Destroy the false sense of comfort that medication might bring
And suck the poison up
Face the pain head on and deal with it
And bleed
Feel the pain and allow it to flow out of you
Shut the door to the moon
Reject the unrealistic expectations and pressures of society
And let the birds gather
Embrace the freedom and possibilities that come from being true to yourself
Play no more with the fool
Stop entertaining the limiting beliefs and habits that hold you back
And let the souls wander
Allow yourself and others to explore and discover their true purpose in life
And bleed
Experience the pain and growth that comes from challenging yourself
From the soul
This process must come from a genuine, heartfelt place
A slow hurt, and it breaks us
The pain we feel can be a long, slow process that chips away at us over time
And so down, Down, down and so plain
The pain can cause us to feel overwhelmed and lifeless, losing all sense of excitement and wonder
So down
The pain causes a downward spiral that is hard to break free from
When you play some more it seems so
Distractions and coping mechanisms might seem helpful, but eventually the pain catches up with us
And my friends are past this game
Those close to you have given up on masking their pain and are working towards healing and growth
Of breakdowns
The cycle of pain and crisis can only go on for so long before it needs to be addressed
And our friends that are lost at sea
The pain and confusion can feel like being lost in a vast and unpredictable ocean
Throw down
Release the burden of the pain and start fresh
And I'll break the wasted space
Make changes to fill the emptiness and lack of fulfillment caused by pain
Slow down, slow down, If you don't slow down, slow down, If you don't slow down, slow
Take the time to address and heal the pain or risk it consuming you completely
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GLEN HANSARD, GLEN JAMES HANSARD
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Monica Lopez King
Cut the bonds with the moon
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
Play no more with the fool
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
Ela Fee
Cut the bonds with the moon
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
Play no more with the fool
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
Monica Lopez King
Cut the bonds with the moon
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
Play no more with the fool
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
LunarLightPriestess
5 years late, but thank you so much for posting these lyrics. It's much appreciated! 🙂
Johnny
7 years later and here I am! Discovering for the first time. Beautiful ❤
Tori-Jade Buckley
So many years later and this song is still so beautiful ♥️
will
Sempre que questiono o meu eu, o meu viver, eu contemplo essa canção. Quase terapêutico, quase 💔
spiffyjass
it's been 10 yrs since I listened to this song and it still doesn't get old
Denise Nelson
Still listening in 2020, beautiful 🥰
Tellgasse1150
2023:))
Jessica Beaver
I can't help but to listen to this song at least 4 or 5 times back to back
Natasa Radojev
Such a good match these two voices, touches soul...love it.