Paper Moon
Our Lady Peace · Other Songs - Our Lady Peace
Life itself just wears you out but,
You keep gettin' ready for the big parade.
Oh you shine your shoes and you fake a smile.
Salute the players with that famous style,
'Cuz keepin' up has kept you in chains.
I was thinkin' that if you know a way out,
Then I'd like to go with you.
And we can burn out like candles,
Under that paper moon.
They just don't know anything at all.
They just don't know anything at all.
If by traffic jams and big TV's,
And hipsters trapped in their own irony but,
If I lay and think about settelin' down.
Ah you quit your job and you sell your car.
You burn your clothes and you pray to the stars.
'Cuz you swore to God that you'd never end up this way.
I was thinkin' that if you know a way out,
Then I'd like to go with you.
And we can burn out like candles under that paper moon.
They just don't know anything at all.
They just don't know anything at all.
At all.
At all.
At all.
At all.
Comes a time when you get turned around.
Life itself just wears you out.
You keep gettin' ready for that big parade.
About Paper Moon
"Our Lady Peace's 'Paper Moon' stands as a defining track from their 1996 album *The Perfect Solution*, showcasing the band's signature blend of melodic rock and introspective songwriting. The song features the distinctive vocal interplay between lead singer Mike Munson and guitarist Kevin Rudolf, a hallmark of their sound that balances anthemic choruses with personal vulnerability. Released during the height of their mainstream success, the recording exemplifies the power pop and alternative rock influences that characterized their discography in the mid-to-late 1990s. It remains a staple of their live performances and has been widely covered by other artists, cementing its place in the band's enduring catalog. The track captures a specific era of rock music where emotional honesty met polished production, creating a timeless appeal that continues to resonate with listeners decades later."