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Shame on the Moon Lyrics

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Shame on the Moon Lyrics

Until you've been beside a man You don't know what he wants You don't know if he cries at night You don't know if he don't When nothin comes easy Old nightmares are real Until you' ve been beside a man You don't know how he feels Once inside a woman's heart A man must keep his head Heaven opens up the door Where angels fear to tread Some men go crazy Some men go slow Some men go just where they want Some men never go Oh blame it on midnight Ooh shame on the moon Everywhere it's all around Comfort in a crowd Strangers faces all around Laughin right out loud Hey watch where your goin Step light on old toes Cause until you've been beside a man You don't know who he knows Oh blame it on midnight Ooh shame on the moon Oh blame it on midnight Ooh shame on the moon

Meaning of Shame on the Moon

“Shame on the Moon” is a poignant exploration of empathy and understanding, urging listeners to recognize the unseen burdens carried by men. Seger’s message centers around the profound lack of knowledge we possess about another person's internal struggles until we’ve truly shared their experience. The song highlights how easily judgments are made based on superficial observation, revealing that “nightmares are real” and emotions can be deeply hidden. It evokes a sense of melancholy and frustration with societal assumptions, suggesting a need for compassion and recognizing the complexities within men – some driven by chaos, others by quiet contemplation – and acknowledging the comfort found in anonymity while cautioning against careless actions. The repeated refrain, “Shame on the moon,” acts as a lament for this lack of understanding and a call to approach each individual with humility and genuine concern.

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Shame on the Moon Lyrics