Blue Moon Lyrics – NIKI

[Verse 1]
Take it from the wolves
To make it out the woods together, it isn’t hard
We couldn’t do such a thing
We were too afraid of the dark

[Pre-Chorus]
So, you drove far, far, far away from the life we built brick by brick
Just until we were swept up in the cruelest cyclone
Oh, my eyes were glued to yours as we chose to ignore
The rattling floorboards
Now I’m sleeping alone

[Chorus]
Four full laps around the sun
We wouldn’t admit that we were done
Now I may very well have just lost the one
(I may very well have just lost the one)
I’m a January baby, you were born in June
An ice cold b!tch when you burn like noon
Was it hidden in the cars that I’d lose you?
Was it written in the stars that we’d meet a little too soon?

[Post-Chorus]
Just a little too soon
Under our own blue moon
Our own blue moon
Just a little too soon

[Verse 2]
Oh, God, it’s that very goodness
That antagonizes me
How could I ever measure up to be written out the novel
To finally see
That you care more about being good than being good to me
And, yes, the difference may be subtle, but it woulda saved us, baby
Oh, I’ve never been worried ’bout getting my hands dirty

But you wash yours of any ownership in the mess we made

[Chorus]
Four full laps around the sun
We wouldn’t admit that we were done
Now I may very well have just lost the one
(I may very well have just lost the one)
I’m a January baby, you were born in June
An ice cold b!tch when you burn like noon
Was it hidden in the cars that I’d lose you?
Was it written in the stars that we’d meet a little too soon?

[Post-Chorus]
Just a little too soon
Under our own blue moon
Our own blue moon

[Bridge]
And I know, it’s not everyday you meet somebody like you
It’s once in the bluest moon, oh, that we had and still do
Maybe I’ll give you calm when I turn thirty-two
And you’ll say, “Who knew?”

[Chorus]
The four full laps around the sun
Once upon a time when we were young
You were really always gonna be the one
(I hope that you’re always gonna be the one)
I’m a January baby, you were born in June
An ice cold b!tch when you burn like noon
Was it hidden in the cars that I’d lose you?
Was it written in the stars that we’d meet a little too soon?

[Post-Chorus]
Just a little too soon
Under our own blue moon
Our own blue moon
Just a little too soon

[Outro]
A little too soon
It would’ve been you

“Blue Moon” by NIKI reflects on a relationship’s end with heartfelt regret and nostalgia. The song describes the painful realization of growing apart despite building a life together. The lyrics explore themes of missed timing and differing priorities, symbolized by references to astrology and seasonal metaphors. NIKI expresses longing and introspection, wondering if things could have been different under a different cosmic alignment, ultimately lamenting the loss of a significant connection under their own “blue moon.”

Blue Moon Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
In the first verse, NIKI metaphorically compares the challenges of their relationship to wolves navigating through the woods. The wolves symbolize their struggle to overcome difficulties together. They admit that despite their efforts, fear and uncertainty (“afraid of the dark”) held them back from navigating these challenges successfully as a couple.

[Pre-Chorus]
In the pre-chorus, NIKI reflects on the abrupt and painful end of their relationship. Their partner chose to leave (“drove far away”) from the life they had built together step by step. The sudden departure disrupted everything they had worked for, plunging them into emotional turmoil (“cruelest cyclone”). NIKI vividly remembers the intense emotional connection they once shared, now left alone and grappling with the aftermath of their partner’s departure.

[Chorus]
The chorus reflects on the passage of time since their relationship began. “Four full laps around the sun” signifies four years passing, during which they never admitted their relationship might be over. NIKI confronts the painful realization that they may have lost their true love (“lost the one”), acknowledging their differences (“January baby” vs “born in June”) and the intense, conflicting emotions they felt for their partner (“ice cold when you burn like noon”). They question whether their eventual separation was inevitable, pondering if their relationship was fated to end too soon despite their deep connection.

[Post-Chorus]
The post-chorus laments the timing of their breakup, feeling that it happened “just a little too soon.” The phrase “under our own blue moon” suggests their relationship had a unique and special quality that was cut short prematurely. NIKI expresses regret over the missed opportunity to fully experience their love story, which ended abruptly and unexpectedly.

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, NIKI delves into their feelings of betrayal and disappointment. They express frustration that their partner prioritized appearing virtuous (“goodness”) over genuinely caring for them. NIKI confronts the disparity between their partner’s public persona and their private actions, feeling hurt and let down by their partner’s refusal to take responsibility (“wash yours of any ownership”). This verse highlights the emotional toll of feeling deceived and undervalued in a relationship they once believed in.

[Bridge]
The bridge reflects on the rarity and significance of their relationship. NIKI acknowledges that meeting someone as special as their partner is a rare occurrence (“once in the bluest moon”). Despite the pain of separation, they hold onto hope that with time and maturity (“thirty-two”), they might rediscover the calm and love they once shared. They envision a future where they can look back and marvel at the unexpected twists of fate that brought them together.

[Chorus (repeated)]
The repeated chorus emphasizes NIKI’s lingering feelings and longing for their lost love. They revisit the emotions of denial and regret, still grappling with the realization that their relationship may have been doomed from the start. The repetition underscores the deep impact their partner had on their life and their struggle to accept the end of their relationship.

[Post-Chorus (repeated)]
Similarly, the post-chorus repetition reinforces NIKI’s sense of loss and disbelief that their relationship ended so abruptly. They mourn the lost opportunity to fully explore and cherish their connection, feeling that circumstances conspired to end their love story prematurely.

[Outro]
In the outro, NIKI sums up their emotional journey through the song. They express sorrow over the timing of their breakup, believing that their partner was the one they were meant to be with (“it would’ve been you”). The outro encapsulates their poignant realization that despite their best intentions and deep affection, their relationship ended tragically before it could reach its full potential.

1. Take it from the wolves
Learn resilience from wolves navigating through challenges, suggesting strength in overcoming obstacles together in a relationship.

2. Drove far, far, far away
Indicates a sudden and significant departure, emotionally or physically, disrupting the life and partnership they had built together.

3. Four full laps around the sun
Symbolizes four years passing since the relationship began, reflecting on the time spent together and the changes experienced over that period.

4. Under our own blue moon
Describes a unique and significant moment in their relationship, implying it was special and personal, though perhaps fleeting or ended too soon.

5. It would’ve been you
Expresses regret over losing what could have been an ideal partner, reflecting on the missed opportunity and the realization of their importance after separation.

6. Once in the bluest moon
Highlights the rarity and uniqueness of meeting someone special like their partner, emphasizing the rareness and significance of their connection.

7. Written in the stars
Suggests fate or destiny playing a role in their relationship, questioning whether their meeting and subsequent parting were predetermined by higher forces.