Orange Moon Lyrics

Lyric discussion by jasonjulien 

Cover art for Orange Moon lyrics by Erykah Badu

Orange Moon” is a song written by Eyrkah Badu, a world renowned Neo-Soul artist. This song is about parent-hood and how good it is to be loved by your new born child. This enchanted melancholy melodic song is chop- full of metaphors representing the natural and authentic connection that a new born baby has with their mother. The main focal point and message in this song is that she is the “Orange Moon” and her son “Seven” is the Sun and the reason why she is orange is because she reflects light of the Sun. She also says that she’s a “Orange Moon” she brighter than before meaning she wasn’t as bright before she had seven, and whenever he smiles at her se becomes more orange. Orange is a metaphor for the energy she receives from her son Seven.

Song Meaning