No Moon Lyrics

Lyric discussion by laughingandgrief 

Cover art for No Moon lyrics by Iron & Wine

As the song progresses, the imagery he uses to describe himself becomes both freer and less arrogant- dog to tom cat to bird- and happier as well.

This lends the feeling that the singer is undergoing some kind of journey. It's most likely the progression of his life, as he becomes more world-weary and wise.