Man On the Moon
Reflections Beyond Earth
Lyrics
Man on the Moon, you seem so hard to see
Expressing difficulty in understanding or perceiving the person referred to as "Man on the Moon."
Standing on the crater's ledge just staring back at me
Describing the person on the moon standing on a crater's edge, creating a visual image of remoteness and separation.
Hold on my friend, it's a long way down
Encouraging the person on the moon to hold on despite the challenges, indicating a sense of concern or support.
Strung out in outer space, your so far from the ground
Depicting the person on the moon as emotionally distant, comparing them to being "strung out in outer space."
Man on a Mission, when you gonna come back home?
Questioning when the person on the moon will return home, expressing a desire for their presence.
There's people back here who care
Asserting that there are people back on Earth who care about the person on the moon.
And let me tell you that I am one of them
Personal declaration of care and empathy towards the person on the moon.
When we speak of these things, you just sigh and shut your eyes
Noting a reluctance or resistance to discussing certain topics, possibly indicating emotional barriers.
Well, this is just who I am, I have nothing to disguise
Expressing authenticity and honesty about one's identity without hiding or pretending.
Like it or not, we're just staring at the clock
Acknowledging the passage of time and the inevitability of facing reality.
But no one knows where to go
Highlighting uncertainty or confusion about the direction or purpose in life.
It's easy to see that all we have are memories
Reflecting on the importance of memories when facing the unknown.
I think it's time I should go but I just don't know
Expressing indecision about leaving a situation or relationship.
Maybe one day you will learn, what will make our world turn
Suggesting a hope for the person on the moon to learn what brings meaning to life.
Oh, until that time comes, stay still
Advising patience and stillness until the desired understanding or change occurs.
And watch as the bridges burn and disappear
Metaphorically describing the breakdown of connections or relationships.
Until there's nothing on your moon
Imagining a scenario where the person on the moon is left with nothing.
Man on the Hill, how can you smile when you kill?
Questioning the morality of someone on a hill who smiles while causing harm or destruction.
You just shoot and shrug it off
Describing a nonchalant attitude towards causing harm, possibly criticizing indifference or lack of remorse.
I'm so glad that I am not one of you
Expressing relief at not being associated with the negative actions of the person on the hill.
You're so high my friend, you're surrounded by the clouds
Highlighting the isolation of the person on the moon, surrounded by clouds and disconnected from Earth.
Come on down here with me we have
Inviting the person on the moon to come down and engage in meaningful conversation.
So much to talk about
Emphasizing the richness of potential discussions or interactions on Earth.
Like it or not, we're just staring at the clock
Reiterating the theme of observing time pass without clear direction.
But no one knows where to go
Repeating the sense of confusion or lack of direction in life.
It's easy to see that all we have are memories
Reemphasizing the importance of memories as the primary aspect of existence.
I think it's time I should go but I just don't know
Echoing the earlier indecision about leaving a situation or relationship.
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