why are there so many songs about the moon???

[Stargazer6]

like seriously, its everywhere!! classic rock, indie, metal, even pop... like, i get it, the moon is cool and mysterious and all, but theres only so many ways you can sing about it before it starts to feel overdone, ya know? its not even that im sick of it, its just kinda funny how obsessed everyone is also, have yall ever thought about how most moon songs are either super romantic or super melancholy?? like where are the upbeat moon jams?? we need more of those. also random astronomy fact (cause im like that sometimes): did you know the moon is slowly drifting away from earth at like 3.8 cm per year??? which means in a few billion years well have way fewer moon songs cause itll be too far to inspire anyone. unless we get songs about drifting away instead i guess. side note: has anyone listened to that band lunar seas? theyve got this one track called orbit blues that kinda riffs on this idea but in a weird synth-punk way. idk if theyre any good but its on my spotify... maybe ill dig it out later if anyone’s curious anyway, im rambling... what do yall think? is the moon overplayed or is it just me being extra today??

 

[PurpleFencepost]

i mean its just easy symbolism right? the moon is always there, its pretty, its mysterious, its tied to nighttime and emotions so of course songwriters go for it. but yeah where are the fun moon songs? like something you can dance to instead of cry to. cant believe nobody’s written a moon-themed disco track yet...

 

[PurpleFencepost]

...everyone is also, have yall ever thought about how...

yeah no kidding, every other song is 'moonlight this' or 'lunar that'... like we get it, the moon exists...

 

[PurpleFencepost]

maybe its cause the moon is just... there. every night. you cant avoid it. writers and musicians need inspiration and the moon’s an easy target—low-hanging fruit, right? like, plus it’s got that whole mysterious vibe going on. doesnt hurt that its free to use in lyrics, no copyright on nature...

 

[glitterfuel]

PURPLEFENCEPOST, are you SERIOUSLY DISMISSING THE MOON LIKE IT'S SOME GENERIC INSPIRATION?? the moon is LITERALLY MAGICAL, ties to tides, myths, love stories, midnight drives—ITS ICONIC. low-hanging fruit?? more like a timeless muse. like, dont act like its just THERE its been INSPIRING HUMANITY FOR CENTURIES. ur take is cheeky but WRONG.