Strawberry Moon
Moonlit Yearning: Unveiling Love's Journey in 'Strawberry Moon'
Lyrics
Strawberry moon
Reference to a moon phase known as the "Strawberry Moon."
It's been one year
Indicates the passage of one year.
Of windless nights
Describes a year of calm, quiet nights without wind.
At the harbor blue
Imagery of a peaceful harbor with a blue tone.
Ooh I curse the day the magic lantern departed
Expresses regret for the departure of a magical moment or experience.
We were just getting started
Reflects on an interrupted beginning or introduction.
Off to chart the uncharted
Refers to exploring the unknown or uncharted territories.
Strawberry moon
Repetition of the reference to the Strawberry Moon.
But she loves me well
Affirms the affection and love received from someone.
She dressed up too
Describes the act of dressing up, possibly for a special occasion.
And right on cue
Suggests a coordinated or anticipated action.
Girl slow down, I think you might not have noticed
Advises someone to slow down and observe a detail or nuance.
That Linklater wrote us
Attributes the storyline to filmmaker Richard Linklater.
Into Chivo's soft focus
References the cinematography style of Emmanuel Lubezki (Chivo).
How do I see you tonight?
Repeated inquiry about how to meet or perceive someone tonight.
How do I see you tonight?
-How do I see you tonight?
-How do I see you tonight?
-Strawberry moon
Reiteration of the Strawberry Moon theme.
Well I taught myself
Expresses self-learning or self-improvement during the wait.
To wait for you
Highlights patience and mutual waiting in a relationship.
And she waited too
-Ooh and Morricone made a tune that suits us
Credits Ennio Morricone for a fitting musical composition.
While Robbins uproots us
Attributes influence to actor/director Tim Robbins.
To the cannon that shoots us
Uses a cannon metaphorically, possibly indicating challenges.
Up to the strawberry moon
Return to the Strawberry Moon as a destination or aspiration.
How do I see you tonight?
Repetition of the question on how to perceive or meet someone tonight.
How do I see you tonight?
-How do I see you tonight?
-How do I see you tonight?
-I want to see you tonight
Expresses a strong desire to meet someone tonight.
How do I see you tonight?
Continued repetition of the inquiry about seeing someone tonight.
How do I see you tonight?
-How do I see you tonight?
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