Send Me The Moon

Sara Bareilles' song 'Send Me The Moon' is a poignant exploration of longing and the emotional toll of separation. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone holding their breath, waiting for the moment they can reunite with a loved one. The imagery of 'holding my breath' and 'the last one I've got left' suggests a sense of desperation and the feeling of being on the edge, barely holding on until they can see their beloved again.

The chorus, with its plea to the 'sweet sun' to 'send me the moon,' uses celestial metaphors to express the desire to bridge the gap between them. The moon, often a symbol of distance and longing, represents the hope of being one step closer to the person they miss. The act of 'breathing in, breathing out' becomes a meditative mantra, a way to cope with the absence and the passage of time until they can be together again.

Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of enduring the pain of separation. Lines like 'I could live with your ghost if you say that's the most that I'll get' and 'distance can't take what is hidden here safe in my chest' highlight the resilience and unwavering love that persists despite the physical distance. The song captures the bittersweet nature of longing, where the anticipation of reunion is both a source of hope and a reminder of the current heartache. Bareilles' emotive delivery and the evocative lyrics make 'Send Me The Moon' a touching ode to the enduring power of love and the human spirit's capacity to endure separation.