VERSE
Shoot Down The Moon
Elton John
Oh no I don't want it
You can take it all
I'll put my money where my mouth is
Put your suitcase in the hall
Oh you robbed me blind
Of what little hope remained
You put a gun to my head
A bullet through my brain
You can't shoot down the moon
Some things never change
We can build a bridge between us
But the empty space remains
You can't shoot down the moon
Some things never change
We can build a bridge between us
But the empty space remains
Just as long as you're around
We live on borrowed time
I'll put my money where my mouth is
You're guilty at the scene of the crime
I never say more than I need
The mystery runs deep
The dangers buried below
The secrets that you keep
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About this Song
Shoot Down The Moon by Elton John delves into themes of longing, missed opportunities, and regret. The song uses the metaphor of shooting down the moon to illustrate the impossibility or unlikelihood of achieving certain dreams or desires. Key themes include the passage of time, lost love, and the relentless pursuit of unattainable goals. Particularly poignant moments are found in lyrics that speak to the heartache of unfulfilled dreams and the lingering pain of what could have been, making it a reflective ballad that resonates with feelings of melancholy and introspection.
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