Moongod - Intellectual

Life would be a lot easier if we could just live on without thinking of where we’ll end up when we die. Age is a big determining factor in one’s death, as “old age” is a natural cause of death.. Mike wants to still be protected but not in an existential crisis.

Many non-religious people think that once they die, they’ll just enter “the void,” and spend eternity there. The void is just a state of nothingness, something of an eternal sleep. Mike doesn’t even want to think about that. He wants to live for now rather than thinking about later.

Mike is just another follower of this moongod, so whatever comes at him, thus “victimizing” him for his actions, he knows is coming. He’s a voluntary follower, so he’s prepared to reap what he sows.

The reality of life is that there exists the good and bad of life–both of which lessons can be derived from. There is darkness (shadows) in daytime, but brightness (stars and moon) in night time.

Though there is shame in the bad occurring in the presence of the good (the moon[god]), there is an emphasis on the word “should”. In relation to the chorus, Mike knows that the brightness in life ultimately decide one’s fate–especially seeing that in the ancient times, stars were truly used for that purpose.

It is the “choice” of the moon whether dawn may finally arrive, and for all of the darkness in life finally temporarily relinquish. In this situation, the moon is taking the form of Fate. Because Mike knows not of the future, he can only pray for fate to cater him the best.

Cancer patients are known to take the form of a mournful and silent passing, whilst burning is a hectic and sudden one–for the ups and downs to be expressed shows the range of chaos currently being exposed in Mike’s life.

(also one’s Birthday is read in stars)

It is also worth noting that in history, stars are known to be read to determine one’s fate, meaning that they literally are guiding one’s life.

The moon is always there, and no matter where you are (so long as you’re looking up at night), you should be able to see it from just about anywhere. It shouldn’t really even be something to think about as the moon’s pretty dependable. Mike can’t seem to find this moon[god] though, and wonders what’s become of it, not only as a planetary being, but also as this beacon he’s made it out to be. While he could be questioning it’s actual whereabouts, he could questioning it’s appeal, or “glow.”

Mike is currently lost in the darkness of life, but found his path and way with the aid of the stars and moon. Since ancient times, when an explorer is lost, they would try to find north, usually through constellations and the North Star when it is too dark to read a compass:

In the daytime, if a compass is not at hand, east and west would be sought out with the sun as a reference (seeing that it mostly rises in the east and sets in the west)–but in times of [metaphorical] darkness, one would need to seek the few available sources of [metaphorical] light {though scientifically speaking, unless you’re in New Zealand, it would be quite difficult to find North with the moon–whereas the stars are always reliable}.

It is also worth noting that “starting over” in the last line contains the word star, which alludes to the fact that with the tiniest bits of positivity in dark times, they can guide one to a clean slate.

Mike wants this moon to keep him accountable, like in all religions. He feels like he has to prove himself, in a way, and live up to this moon[god]’s expectations, so he wants to stay in line the best he can. “Necessitate” means to “require or demand as a direct consequence”, so he wants his regret to be worthwhile. Should he get to feeling guilty, he wants to know it’s because he’s really done wrong, not just because of his emotional tendencies. Meanwhile, the moon’s orbit is constant, always there until the end of time, so long as its gravitational pull holds up.