☝️ Key Points
- Poetic description of moonships sailing through the sky
- Moon is depicted as a boat made of lemon peel, which seems to pause easily on its silent path
- Description of the decks of the moonship with sparkling spots and the mast far from its shell past
- Expression of the idea that there are many types of moonships in the sky, all needing wind to make their way
- Prediction of a time when people will explore the sky with moonships and be greeted by beautiful beings with golden hair
Interpretation
The lyrics of the song "The Voyage of the Moon" by
Donovan poetically describe the concept of moonships sailing through the sky. The moon is depicted as a boat made of lemon peel, which seems to easily pause on its silent path through the sky. The decks of the moonship are described as adorned with sparkling spots and the mast is far from its shell past. The moonship gently rocks on its starry path.
The ropes of the moonship are described as spun from silk, hanging loosely and reaching down to the carved bow. The moonship gently rocks on its starry path.
It is said that there are many types of moonships sailing and flying in the sea of the sky, but all only need one wind to make their starry path.
A time is predicted when humans will proudly rise and board the moonships to sail the sky. At that time, men will be bathed in light and women dressed in white. When they meet, they will smile and sing softly.
It is also said that the moonships will land in a distant distance and be greeted there by beautiful beings with golden flowing hair. Their joy will be great.
The lyrics of the song express the idea that the moon is like a boat floating on its silent path through the sky. It is a romantic notion of moonships and a future where people have the opportunity to explore the sky.