Downtime at Moonlight
Reflecting on Life's Fragility: Downtime at Moonlight
Lyrics
VERSE ONE
Introduction of the song's section
There’s many a slip between the cup and the lip
Things often go wrong unexpectedly
And there’s time that you gotta burn
There are moments where you have idle time
There’s rooms where the walls could do the talking
There are places where secrets or stories could be shared
There’s lessons that you gotta learn
Life has experiences from which you need to learn
CHORUS
Transition to the chorus
Downtime at Moonlight, you gotta hurry up and wait
Idle moments at a place called Moonlight, waiting
Downtime at Moonlight, getting’ layers down on a clean slate
Using downtime to start anew, to build anew
If I could choose the moment when I die
Desire to have control over one's death
Could it be a time when I’m not askin’ why
Wishing for a peaceful, contented death
Days may drag but the years fly by
Days seem long, but years pass quickly
It will all be gone in the blink of an eye.
Life is fleeting, passing swiftly
This is the time that I don’t want slippin’ away
Fearing the loss of the present moment
This is the time I’d love to replay.
Longing to relive or replay the current time
VERSE TWO
Introduction of the second verse
There’s a drumskin signed by the Beastie Boys
A drumskin signed by the Beastie Boys, symbolizing cherished memories
Across the lane there’s a cold cold change.
Change is inevitable and sometimes harsh
The songs that we all brought in here
Songs brought to a place that will be deconstructed
We gonna take’em apart
Intent to rearrange or reinterpret these songs
And gonna rearrange.
Transition to the chorus
CHORUS
Idle moments at Moonlight again, waiting
Downtime at Moonlight, you gotta hurry up and wait
Utilizing downtime to rebuild and restart
Downtime at Moonlight, getting’ layers down on a clean slate
Working on oneself or one's life anew
If I could choose the moment that I die
Desire for control over the timing of one's death
Could it be a time when I’m not askin’ why
Wishing for a death without questioning or doubt
Days may drag but the years fly by
Perception of time passing quickly
It will all be gone in the blink of an eye.
Life's brevity and swiftness
This is the time that I don’t want slippin’ away
Fear of losing the present time
This is the time I’d love to replay.
Desire to relive or redo the current period
VERSE THREE
Introduction of the third verse
Beer tastes different in the morning
Notions change over time, likening it to the taste of beer in the morning
And we’re all old and stubbled
Acknowledgment of aging and maturity
There’s Lou Reed on the cover of a magazine
Recognition of influential figures from the past
And the walls are all lined and doubled.
Surroundings seem secure and fortified
CHORUS
Transition to the chorus
Downtime at Moonlight, you gotta hurry up and wait
Idle moments at Moonlight, waiting again
Downtime at Moonlight, getting’ layers down on a clean slate
Utilizing downtime for self-improvement or starting afresh
If I could choose the moment that I die
Desire for control over the timing of one's death
Could it be a time when I’m not askin’ why
Seeking a peaceful death without doubts
Days may drag but the years fly by
Perception of time passing swiftly
It will all be gone in the blink of an eye.
Life's fleeting nature
This is the time that I don’t want slippin’ away
Fear of losing the present time
This is the time I’d love to replay.
Desire to relive or redo the current period
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