About the song
Background
- “Neon Moon” was written by Ronnie Dunn, one half of the country music duo Brooks & Dunn.
- It was released in February 1992 as the third single from their debut album, “Brand New Man.”
- The song became a huge hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, their third consecutive number one single.
Lyrics
The lyrics of “Neon Moon” paint a melancholic picture of a bar, a common setting in country music, where lonely people gather to drown their sorrows. The narrator sings about being there for those who are heartbroken, offering a place of solace under the glow of a neon moon.
Here’s a snippet of the lyrics that captures the essence of the song:
If you lose your one and only There’s always room here for the lonely To watch your broken dreams Dance in and out of the beams Of a neon moon
Themes
- Loneliness and heartbreak: The central theme of the song is the feeling of loneliness and the aftermath of heartbreak. The bar becomes a sanctuary for those who are lost and searching for connection.
- Comfort and compassion: Despite the sadness, the song offers a glimmer of hope. The narrator suggests that there is comfort to be found in shared experiences and the understanding of others who have been through similar pain.
- The allure of honky-tonks: The song portrays the bar as a place where people can escape their troubles, even if it’s just for a night. The neon lights and atmosphere offer a sense of camaraderie and a temporary break from reality.
“Neon Moon” became a signature song for Brooks & Dunn and remains a popular country classic. It continues to resonate with listeners because it taps into universal themes of heartbreak, loneliness, and the search for solace.
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Lyrics
When the sun goes down on my side of townThat lonesome feeling comes to my doorAnd the whole world turns blueThere’s a rundown bar ‘cross the railroad tracksI got a table for two way in the backWhere I sit alone and think of losing you
I spend most every nightBeneath the lightOf a neon moon
Now if you lose your one and onlyThere’s always room here for the lonelyTo watch your broken dreamsDance in and out of the beamsOf a neon moon
I think of two young lovers running wild and freeI close my eyes and sometimes seeYou in the shadows of this smoke-filled roomNo telling how many tears I’ve sat here and criedOr how many lies that I’ve liedTelling my poor heart she’ll come back someday
Oh, but I’ll be alrightAs long as there’s lightFrom a neon moon
Oh, if you lose your one and onlyThere’s always room here for the lonelyTo watch your broken dreamsDance in and out of the beamsOf a neon moon
Jukebox plays on, drink by drinkAnd the words of every sad song seem to say what I thinkAnd its hurt inside of me, ain’t never gonna end
Oh, but I’ll be alrightAs long as there’s lightFrom a neon moon
Oh, if you lose your one and onlyThere’s always room here for the lonelyTo watch your broken dreamsDance in and out of the beamsOf a neon moon
Come watch your broken dreamsDance in and out of the beamsOf a neon moonOh, watch your broken dreamsDance in and out of the beamsOf a neon moon