Like the Moon Lyrics

Lyric discussion by RTBRAND1 

Cover art for Like the Moon lyrics by Future Islands

Seems to me that the song is about a one night stand.

The lyrics speak to how he "won't be around".

Seems to me that he's desperate to spend one night with this beautiful woman who reminds him of the moon in both looks and how they'll both be gone by morning.

Rather than dismiss him now, he's hoping they can be together and enjoy each others company, despite knowing where they'll ultimately end up.

It's quite sad but ultimately hopeful, if only for the pleasure of the moment