Sister Moon
Sister Moon's Independence: A Song of Freedom and Solitude
Lyrics
Hey sister moon you shine and shine
Addressing the moon as "sister," acknowledging its radiant and constant presence.
You say you need my lovin' but you want to be free
Moon expresses a desire for love but also a need for freedom.
And you've made up your mind
The moon has decided to pursue independence.
Ah sister moon I am your sun
Identifying oneself as the sun, suggesting a close relationship between the sun and moon.
You have your independence
Acknowledging the moon's independence while emphasizing a specific dependence.
Except for the one that you depend on
Highlighting the moon's reliance on a particular entity.
You say you're tired you'll be living without me
Moon expressing weariness and a decision to live independently.
You know what it is to be alone
Acknowledging the moon's understanding of solitude.
You'll find yourself another companion
Suggesting the moon will seek another companion.
You'll never need to be back home
Emphasizing that the moon won't return home, implying a permanent separation.
Ah sister moon I am your sun
Reiteration of the sun-moon relationship, emphasizing the sun's role.
You have your independence
Reaffirming the moon's independence with a specific dependence on the sun.
Except for the one that you depend on
Reiterating the moon's reliance on a particular entity.
You say you're tired you'll be living without me
Restating the moon's decision to live independently due to weariness.
You know what it is to be alone
Affirming the moon's familiarity with solitude.
You'll find yourself another companion
Repeating the idea that the moon will find a new companion and won't return home.
You'll never need to be back home
Emphasizing the permanence of the moon's separation from the current situation.
Sister moon sister moon
Repetition of the address to the moon, possibly signifying a closing statement.
Comment