The song "Moondust" by Jaymes Young tells a story of a lost astronaut building a house on the moon. The protagonist compares themselves to a star that is observed but forgotten by the world. Despite longing to hear the voice of their loved one, they make the difficult choice to bury their love in the moon dust. The lyrics symbolize the challenge of maintaining a relationship when physical distance and emotional isolation separate two individuals. The brightness of the sun is seen as a source of strength, providing just enough light to bury their love in the moon dust. The space and the moon are depicted as cold and inhospitable, representing the emotional detachment between the lovers. The protagonist dreams of the past, reminiscing about driving through sunsets with their loved one. However, they acknowledge that their first priority is to bury their love, suggesting that they have accepted the impossibility of a future together. The lyrics also explore the concept of karma, as the protagonist sees themselves as a castaway reaping what they sow. They believe that they are living far away on the face of the moon and have made the sacrifice of burying their love to give the world to their loved one. Overall, "Moondust" conveys a sense of longing, sacrifice, and emotional isolation in a relationship that can only exist in dreams and distant memories.
