What Have They Done To The Moon
Unraveling Lunar Dreams: A Cosmic Tale by Neil Sedaka
Lyrics
What have they done
Expressing concern or curiosity about changes made to something.
To stardust and moon dreams?
Questioning alterations made to the beauty and aspirations associated with stars and the moon.
They took the jar and emptied the moonbeams
Describing the action of taking something precious, symbolized by moonbeams, from its container (jar).
That world of fantasy
Referring to a realm of imagination and creativity.
Just stopped and ceased to be
Indicating that the fantastical world has come to an end.
The day they traveled to the stars
Highlighting a significant event of space travel that impacted dreams.
They wrecked the dreams you weave
Suggesting that aspirations have been disrupted.
Next thing they'll have you believe
Anticipating further attempts to alter beliefs.
There ain't no life on Mars
Criticizing the idea of denying the possibility of life on Mars.
They left the field but they took the clover
Describing the removal of luck or positive elements (clover) from a situation.
They stopped the cow from jumping over
Illustrating interference in a classic, innocent image (cow jumping over the moon).
They went too far this time
Expressing disapproval for actions that went too far.
What they did was just a crime
Labeling the excessive actions as a crime against the idealized state.
We're gonna have to find a new rhyme
Acknowledging the need for a fresh approach or perspective.
For June they took away the fun
Referring to the loss of enjoyment associated with the month of June.
What have they done to the moon?
Pose a central question about the changes made to the moon.
Da da da da da da da da da
Repetition of nonspecific sounds, possibly conveying a sense of frustration or disbelief.
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-They went too far this time
Reiterating disapproval for excessive actions.
What they did was just a crime
Reemphasizing the severity of the actions as a crime.
We're gonna have to find a new rhyme
Reiterating the need for a fresh perspective or approach.
For June they took away the fun
Recalling the loss of enjoyment associated with June.
What have they done to the moon?
Repeating the central question about changes to the moon.
Da da da da da da da da da
Continued repetition of nonspecific sounds, possibly emphasizing frustration or emotional impact.
Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da
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-Da da da da da da da da da oh, oh, whoa, oh
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