Afternoon Moon
Whispers of Time: Anthony Lee Phillips' Afternoon Moon Revealed
Lyrics
Flip another page in the calendar
Reflecting on the passage of time by turning a page in the calendar.
Where did this year go?
Expressing surprise and contemplation about the swift passing of the year.
The next is already here
Acknowledging the arrival of the next year, emphasizing the speed of time.
I forgot my age
Forgetting one's age, possibly indicating a sense of detachment or lost awareness.
(That's the age I turned)
Clarifying that the mentioned age is the one recently turned.
My mom felt the same...
Noting that the singer's mother shares a similar sentiment about time passing.
Sliver in the blue, blue 2 o'clock sky
Describing a sliver of the moon in the 2 o'clock sky, setting a scene.
It came just a little too soon
Expressing that the moment came too quickly, possibly referring to life events.
Poor little afternoon moon
Expressing sympathy for the moon, personifying it as "poor little afternoon moon."
Poor little afternoon moon
Repeating empathy for the moon, possibly emphasizing its vulnerability or insignificance.
Beer is on my breath, and my mind's a lens
Mentioning the presence of beer on the breath and a wandering mind.
Drifting out of focus as the rain descends
Describing a drifting state of mind, possibly influenced by alcohol and rain.
Singing "Paint the Sky" in my swampy head
Referencing singing a song called "Paint the Sky" in the singer's thoughts.
Close those weary eyes...
Encouraging the closure of tired or weary eyes.
Sliver in the blue, blue 2 o'clock sky
Reiterating the description of the moon in the afternoon sky.
It came just a little too soon
Expressing that the moment arrived earlier than expected.
Poor little afternoon moon
Repeating sympathy for the moon's timing.
Poor little afternoon moon
Reiterating empathy for the afternoon moon.
One day words will come floating down to me
Anticipating the arrival of meaningful words in the future.
Sweet, and solemnly concealing what they mean
Describing future words as sweet and cryptic in their concealed meanings.
Old songs ring out clear to my double years
Reflecting on the clarity of old songs, possibly suggesting wisdom with age.
I now know what they mean...
Confirming an understanding of the meaning of those old songs.
Sliver in the blue, blue 2 o'clock sky
Describing the moon again, setting the scene once more.
It came just a little too soon
Reiterating that the moment with the moon came unexpectedly early.
Poor little afternoon moon
Expressing sympathy for the afternoon moon's untimely appearance.
Sliver in the blue, blue 2 o'clock sky
Again describing the moon in the 2 o'clock sky.
It came just a little too soon
Repeating that the moment with the moon felt premature.
Poor little afternoon moon
Concluding with empathy for the afternoon moon.
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