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Moon and Back
Read Southall Band Lyrics

I still remember ole bitter creek
Had a hand of daisies
Drew 'em out in the sand would you be with me and you said yes
I still remember your daddy′s jeep
You'd right in there next to me

So, why did you leave?
′Cause it don′t make no sense to me

My friends say I'm still a good time
People still say I can dance
And my daddy′s still my best friend
And I still starch my shirts and pants
I still believe in the Word of God
And I'm still chasing all our plans
And my eyes are still that shade of blue
Still got calluses on my hand
Yeah, my hair is still long and shaggy
And I still love to pick guitar
You said you loved everything about me
I guess the moon and back it ain′t that far
It ain't that far

Lay and stare at the ceiling a while
Live a pretty rough lifestyle
That you′re gone I do just about anything I want to
My buddys' love having me around
Hide the pain from the whole damn town
But the truth is and always will be that i miss you

So, why did you leave?
Guess the moon and back is far enough for me

My friends say I'm still a good time
People still say I can dance
And my daddy′s still my best friend
And I still starch my shirts and pants
I still believe in the Word of God
And I′m still chasing all our plans
And my eyes are still that shade of blue
Still got calluses on my hand
Yeah, my hair is still long and shaggy
And I still love to pick guitar
You said you loved everything about me
I guess the moon and back it ain't that far
It ain′t that far

It ain't that far

It ain′t that far
I guess the moon and back it ain't that far

The Read Southall Band's song "Moon and Back" paints the picture of a man struggling to move on from a past love. The lyrics describe his memories of moments with her, from drawing daisies together in the sand, to teaching her how to drive. Despite their shared experiences and love, she left him and he can't seem to understand why. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the moon and back isn't that far, as if to say that he would have done anything for her, yet she still chose to leave. The song's melancholic tone is communicated through the singer's tough exterior- he still parties with his buddies and puts on a good show for the town, but ultimately he misses his love and is struggling to move on.

The lyrics of "Moon and Back" are a reflection of a timeless theme: heartbreak. The song illustrates the idea that sometimes love isn't enough to keep a relationship together. This song demonstrates the interplay between memories and present moment, with the singer constantly oscillating between the two. The lyrics "my eyes are still the shade of blue, still got calluses on my hand" serve as a metaphor, where the physical traits act as reminders of his past love. With an understated melody, a simple chord progression, and emotive lyrics, the Read Southall Band captures the universal experience of heartbreak and the struggle for closure.

I'm trying to close my eyes, you know
I am attempting to avoid thinking about you

I tried so hard but it just kinda sting
Despite my attempts, thoughts of you still cause me pain

I still remember ole bitter creek
I recall a specific place and time with you

Had a hand of daisies
I held a bouquet of flowers

Drew 'em out in the sand would you be with me and you said yes
I asked you to be with me and you agreed

I still remember your daddy's jeep
I have a vivid memory of your father's vehicle

You'd right in there next to me
You would sit beside me in the jeep

You weren't very good at a five speed, so I taught you
You struggled with shifting the gears, and I helped you learn

So, why did you leave?
I question why you departed from my life

'Cause it don't make no sense to me
I cannot comprehend the reason for your absence

My friends say I'm still a good time
My companions believe that I am still enjoyable to be around

People still say I can dance
I am still recognized as a good dancer by others

And my daddy's still my best friend
My father remains my closest confidant

And I still starch my shirts and pants
I have not changed my habit of heavily ironing my clothes

I still believe in the Word of God
My faith in God remains steadfast

And I'm still chasing all our plans
I am pursuing the same goals we once shared

And my eyes are still that shade of blue
My eye color has not changed

Still got calluses on my hand
I continue to have rough spots on my hands from playing guitar

Yeah, my hair is still long and shaggy
My hairstyle remains the same

And I still love to pick guitar
I still have a passion for playing the guitar

You said you loved everything about me
You claimed to adore every aspect of my being

I guess the moon and back it ain't that far
I realize that the moon is not actually that far away, compared to my love for you

Lay and stare at the ceiling a while
I lay down and gaze at the ceiling for a period of time

Live a pretty rough lifestyle
I tend to live a challenging way of life

That you're gone I do just about anything I want to
Without you here, I am free to do as I please

My buddys' love having me around
My friends enjoy my presence

Hide the pain from the whole damn town
I conceal my emotional distress from everyone else

But the truth is and always will be that I miss you
Despite my efforts to hide it, I still yearn for your presence

Guess the moon and back is far enough for me
I have come to accept that loving you from afar is enough for me

It ain't that far
Distance does not matter when it comes to my love for you

It ain't that far
Despite physical distance, my love for you remains close

I guess the moon and back it ain't that far
My love for you is so strong that distance does not tarnish it

Writer(s): Robert Read Southall

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