Many Moons

Alright, I'm going to try to break this down word by word in how I see it. First, I'd like to say that I think the opening line is "We're dancing free, but we're stuck here, on the ground. Listen carefully. I do believe this is what she's saying

We're dancing fee, but we're stuck here, on the ground. And everybody tryina' figure they way out Hey, hey, hey, hey! All we ever wanted to say, Was chased, erased and then thrown away! And day by day, we live in a daze!

[We can do what we want and be who we want! We are free! But we are limited by our freedoms and restricted to only having them in privacy. Everyone is looking for that pure freedom. They take what we say and scrutinize it when we speak the truth, so our lives are "in a daze," clouded by the lies and hate by others.]

Refrain: We march, all around til' the sun goes, down night children (night children in a round) Broken dreams, no sunshine, endless crimes, we long for freedom (for freedom)! You're free but in your mind, your freedom's in a bind

[Because of what society has deemed as acceptable, this "We," she sings about must do their work in secrecy, as if in the dead of night so no one is made aware, but they long for freedom, or "daylight." You're only free in what you think, but they even try to control that.]

Chorus: Oh make it rain, ain't a thang in the sky to fall.
(The silver bullet's in your hand and the war's heating up) And when the truth goes BANG the shouts splatter out (Revolutionize your lives and find a way out) And when you're growing down instead of growing up (You gotta ooo ah ah like a panther) Tell me are you bold enough to reach for love, for love? (Na na na...)

[I believe she's talking about the actions when she says "make it rain," instead of money. The opposing side supposidly has a storm waiting for her. Kind of like "yeah? You can make it rain? So, uh... let's see it then. No? Ain't a thing in the sky to fall, huh?" She's saying talk is cheap. The silver bullet refers to a truth that will stop this evil and change the tide of the argument. This war is based on a childish belief and it seems as if people are taking a step back in maturity. Anyone else get the Gay Rights vibe? It makes sense.]

Quite Often Forgotten Lyrics: He lived in sector 10 He had a friend named Benjamin Sail away, sail away Susan.

[... I really have nothing for you, here!]

2nd Verse: So strong, for so long All I wanna do is sing my simple song Is it square or round, rich or poor At the end of day and night all we want is more I keep my feet on solid ground and use my wings when storms come around I keep my feet on solid ground for freedom You're free but in your mind, your freedom's in a bind

[She's fought a long battle and is done fighting. Whether it's "Square or round, rich or poor," and possibly "Gay or Straight," it shouldn't matter. We are all human, but within us all is the divine. Basically, the wing analogy is stating that she is just as much of an angel as anyone else and will make it to heaven. (The gay argument, I think, in how some individuals believe that homosexuals are going to hell. In this case, she's disagreeing.)] Chorus

Cybernetic Chantdown: Civil rights, civil war Hood rat, crack whore Carefree, nightclub Closet drunk, bathtub Out-outcast, weirdo Stepchild, freak show Black girl, bad hair Broad nose, cold stare Tap shoes, Broadway T-t-tuxedo, holiday Creative block, Love song Stupid words, erased song G-gun shots, orange house D-d-dead man walking with a dirty mouth Spoiled milk, stale bread Welfare, bubonic plague Record deal, light bulb K-keep back kid not corporate thug Breast cancer, common cold HIV, lost hope Overweight, self esteem Mis-misfit, broken dream Fish tank, small bowl Closed minded, dark hold Cy-cy-cybergirl, droid-droid control Get away now they trying to steal your soul Mi-microphone, one-one stage Tomboy, outrage Street fight, bloody war Instigators, third floor Promiscuous child, broken heart STD, quarentine Heroin user, coke head Fin-final chapter, death bed Plastic sweat, metal skin Metallic tears, mannequin Carefree, night club Closet drunk, bathtub White house, Jim Crow Dir-dirty lies, my-my regards

[The break down of this song lists all of the things society is, believes, or labels her has and the things she's supposed to be made to believe. I think most important would be "Civil rights, civil war," which says we're all supposed to have our own personal rights, but we really don't. Because she's different, she's treated as if she is diseased. But they try to "quarantine," her. This is where the Android Girl bit comes to play. We program Androids. She's nothing more than a robot if she lets people tell her how to be or what to do. I think as some of you stated, it's the "Android" breaking down. It's been told what to believe, but reasoning causes those ideas to short circuit.]

Closing Lullaby: And when the world just treats you wrong just come with me and I'll take you home No need to pack a bag Who put your life in the danger zone? You running, drop it like a rolling stone No time to pack a bag You just can't stop your heart from hanging on The old man dies and then a baby's born Chan, chan, chan, change your life And when the world just treats you wrong just come with us and we'll take you home Shang, shang, shang, shan-gri la Na na na na na na na na na na na na.

[The lullaby sings of unfairness and the need for those of us who are subjugated to this unfair treatment to stick together. Why pack a bag? We have each other, what else could you need? And there's really no time to prepare. The time to act is now. Yes, it hurts, but no use in fretting. Life is a cycle. Just as sure as we are born, we will die. Just as we are in bad times, good times are sure to come. Change where you are and what you're made to be. You shouldn't have to run or hide who you are. But until that day comes where the "We," is liberated, come with us to Shangri-la, a safe haven.]

That's my take on it.

So, what do you guys think? I absolutely believe it's talking about homosexuality. Possibly the entire album. I'm just saying, listen to Cold War and it becomes clear. Also, the fact that she won't discuss her sexuality. I think she might be gay. This album is a silent silver bullet for the gay rights movement, or anyone else who has to struggle against the majority for their rights.

And if you're wondering, I'm straight. So in no way is my sexuality influencing my idea process. Though I am a major supporter for Civil Rights for everyone.

I believe that these are the actual lyrics, which many people seem to not have the ears enough to listen for nowadays. After playing Halo 3 for around 12 days straight listening to this song, and ONLY this song, for that entire length of time, it is hard to mistake these as being correct.

Verse 1: We're dancing free but we're stuck here underground And everybody trying to figure they way out Hey Hey Hey, all we ever wanted to say Was chased erased and then thrown away And day to day we live in a daze

Refrain: We march all around til' the sun goes down night children (night children in a round) Broken dreams, no sunshine, endless crimes, we long for freedom (for freedom) You're free but in your mind, your freedom's in a bind

Chorus: Oh make it rain, ain't a thang and it's gonna fall (The silver bullet's in your hand and the war's heating up) And when the truth goes BANG the shouts splatter out (Revolutionize your lives and find a way out) And when you're growing down instead of growing up (You gotta ooo ah ah like a panther) Tell me are you bold enough to reach for love? (Na na na...)

Quite Often Forgotten Lyrics: He lived in sector 10 He had a friend named Linderman Sail away, sail away some time.

2nd Verse: So strong for so long All I wanna do is sing my simple song Is it square or round, rich or poor At the end of day and night all we want is more I keep my feet on solid ground and use my wings when storms come around I keep my feet on solid ground for freedom You're free but in your mind, your freedom's in a bind

Chorus

Cybernetic Chantdown: Civil rights, civil war Hood rat, crack whore Carefree, nightclub Closet drunk, bathtub Out-outcast, weirdo Stepchild, freak show Black girl, bad hair Broad nose, cold stare Tap shoes, Broadway T-t-tuxedo, holiday Creative block, Love song Stupid words, erased song G-gun shots, orange house D-d-dead man walking with a dirty mouth Spoiled milk, stale bread Welfare, bubonic plague Record deal, light bulb K-keep back kid not corporate thug Breast cancer, common cold HIV, lost hope Overweight, self esteem Mis-misfit, broken dream Fish tank, small bowl Closed minded, dark hold Cy-cy-cybergirl, droid-droid control Get away now they trying to steal your soul Mi-microphone, one-one stage Tomboy, outrage Street fight, bloody war Instigators, third floor Promiscuous child, broken heart STD, quarentine Heroin user, coke head Fin-final chapter, death bed Plastic sweat, metal skin Metallic tears, mannequin Carefree, night club Closet drunk, bathtub White house, Jim Crow Dir-dirty lies, my-my regards

Closing Lullaby: And when the world just treats you wrong just come with me and I'll take you home No need to pack a bag Who put your life in the danger zone? You running drop it like a rolling stone No need to pack a bag You just can't stop your heart from hanging on The old man dies and then a baby's born Chan, chan, chan, change your life And when the world just treats you wrong just come with me and i'll take you home Shang, shang, shang, shan-gri la Na na na na na na na na na na na na.

As for a meaning? Well...without the full story (this is only a chapter of the first suite, The Chase) you cannot truly find a answer to what this song is about. You only know that Cindy Mayweather, or Alpha Platinum 9000 (her robotic model), has fallen in love with a human named Anthony Greenboum (possibly), which in the futuristic society Janelle Monae has created, is illegal. Therefore, Cindy is being hunted for her crimes. From the music video, though, this seems to be one of the last songs which she sang in public before she decided to run for her life. Perhaps the main reason for why she mentions such things as "Quarantine", "Jim Crow", "Outcast", "Gun Shots", "Misfit", "Final Chapter", and "Dirty Lies" in her cybernetic rap. Mayhaps this is her programming telling her that what she has done is wrong, but she thought it was right at the time. It would account for the stuttering on such words as she sings them.

In any case, this is a brilliant song from one of the greatest musical talents of our age. Well done, Ms. Monae.

This song is about Janelle Monae portraying an android, particularly emulating the android in the 1927 movie Metropolis, Marie, who is sent from the elite society, The Thinkers, to cause those that live underground and work like slaves to drive the elite society's kingdom of skyscrapers, the Workers, to do evil through her corruption of their morals. With this corruption, it is easier for the Workers to revolt which gives the Thinkers a reason to kill them. Janelle is portraying a mindless robot intent on corrupting morals and inciting revolt. If you want a full breakdown on this movie and her being influenced by it you can go to vigilant citizen's website at vigilantcitizen.com. Be aware, stay in prayer, and be vigilant at all times. The Illuminati, the real Thinkers, are intent on corrupting our morals through the music and media that surrounds us, so that us, the Workers, can finally give them a reason to open up a can of whoop ass against us.

Great song, its about keeping your hope up

such an amazing song! it combines so many different styles of music - and the result is an brilliant freak fest that you just can't resist dancing to!

Genius!

...I think these lyrics are wrong/missing. I couldn't tell you what they really were though, that's what I've been looking up and can't find...

AndreRaven has it right, except for one word.

Quite Often Forgotten Lyrics: He lived in sector 10 He had a friend named Linderman Sail away, sail away some time.

I'm pretty sure she's singing "He had a friend named Benjamin." Aside from that, it's spot-on.

Shes and amazinq artist realliy supper talented & blessed hehe she one ov ma faveorite artist

this is one of my faveorite songs of all timee, or at least from her, its so maniy diffrent styles all in one . ican listen to it all daiy& make me wana dance to it and for the video its one of the best videos ive ever seen . likee it can bee a moviee : ) this video & sonq shows how amazinq a human mind is

MasterAndreRaven: iaqree with u what u think the meaninq is

based on the robotic rap part of the sonq lol i think this song is talkinq bout our nation , or world with people who have all those problems and are in thosee thinqs

the chorus & is tellinq them were they are and if u feel that waiy the verses are the thiqns to tellt hose people (basically) tellin them have hope,keep yur head up,