The Moon Is Down
Celestial Tales: Dreams, Mating Moons, and Winds of Sin
Lyrics
And the horse riding up through the red skies
Symbolic imagery of a horse riding through a dramatic sunset or dawn.
The moon is down
Repetition emphasizing the central theme, suggesting a significant event or change.
With a gold colored bird through the cloud flies
Imagery of a golden bird flying through clouds, possibly representing hope or inspiration.
The moon is down
Reiteration of the central theme, emphasizing its importance.
Look east to the sun, oh where do they run
Encouraging the listener to look towards the sun, raising questions about direction and purpose.
Look east to the sun, oh where do they run
-They live in my dreams
Introduction of a recurring motif – dreams – suggesting a personal, inner connection to the unfolding events.
In my dreams
-In my dreams
-And the moon and the earth they were mating
Symbolic description of celestial events, possibly reflecting larger cosmic or metaphorical occurrences.
The moon is down
-And the angels of Hell they were waiting
-The moon is down
-Oh bride of the winds, reward for their sins
Addressing the "bride of the winds" as a reward or consequence for actions, adding a layer of moral or divine judgment.
Oh bride of the winds, reward for their sins
-They live in my dreams
Reiteration of the dream motif, reinforcing the personal connection to the unfolding narrative.
In my dreams
-In my dreams
-There's a chaos of visions and voices
Introduction of chaos, visions, and the melancholy of a clown, possibly reflecting the complexities and struggles of life. The old moon setting might symbolize the end of a cycle or era.
The moon is down
-Sad is the laugh of a clown
-Now the old moon is down
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