Shoot Down the Moon
Bridging Hope and Betrayal: Elton John's Shoot Down the Moon
Lyrics
Oh no I don't want it
Expressing a lack of desire or interest in something.
You can take it all
Giving permission to take away everything.
I'll put my money where my mouth is
Committing to back up words with action, usually involving financial commitment.
Put your suitcase in the hall
Suggesting separation or departure by mentioning putting a suitcase in the hall.
Oh you robbed me blind
Feeling emotionally robbed and losing any remaining hope.
Of what little hope remained
Highlighting the severity of emotional loss.
You put a gun to my head
Using metaphorical language to describe feeling threatened or coerced.
A bullet through my brain
Expressing extreme emotional distress or vulnerability.
You can't shoot down the moon
Stating the impossibility of destroying something as constant and enduring as the moon.
Some things never change
Observing that certain things remain unchanged despite efforts or time.
We can build a bridge between us
Suggesting the potential for reconciliation or connection despite an evident gap.
But the empty space remains
Emphasizing that despite efforts, an emptiness or void persists.
You can't shoot down the moon
Reiterating the idea that certain things, like the moon, are immutable.
Some things never change
Restating the notion that some aspects of life remain constant.
We can build a bridge between us
Repeating the idea of building bridges while acknowledging persistent gaps.
But the empty space remains
Reiterating that despite efforts, there is an enduring emptiness.
Just as long as you're around
Highlighting the importance of someone's presence in the speaker's life.
We live on borrowed time
Indicating a precarious or uncertain existence as long as the mentioned person is present.
I'll put my money where my mouth is
Reiterating the commitment to back up words with actions, even in the face of guilt.
You're guilty at the scene of the crime
Accusing someone of being guilty at the location of a wrongdoing.
I never say more than I need
Emphasizing a tendency to speak concisely and avoid unnecessary words.
The mystery runs deep
Highlighting the depth and complexity of a mystery or situation.
The dangers buried below
Suggesting hidden dangers or challenges beneath the surface.
The secrets that you keep
Referring to undisclosed information or private matters.
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