I don't believe this is the first time he's tried to leave. He's basically saying that he will be back, but that the current circumstance needs to change in order for him to realize his ambitions.
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"The Man In The Moon" is seen around the Full Moon, and goes away during the New Moon phase. He also acknowledges the cyclical nature. Most people only get a chance to see Halley's Comet once, and likewise most people only have one chance to "make it." Basically, he sees his life flying by and realizes that he will never reach his goals if he hangs around. Life span of a human is typically 75 years. Halley's Comet (lyric is spelled incorrectly) appears once ever 75 years. Said, "Why are you always running in place? He cannot do that while remaining under their umbrella.
He goes out into the "ugly world" that they tried to shield from him, and he realizes it's the place where he fits most, and might have the talent to succeed. The protagonist's parents have tried to shelter him throughout his life. General CommentI can envision this being said over the phone to a brother or sister. Wish i could meet Shinedown, maybe my life s story would be a few more songs. It could mean that in spect to our lives somehow. I took the Haleys Comet reference as needing to be gone to see what is stretched beyond sight, 75 yrs is a bit long but sometimes when you come back everyone is happy to see you, make the time to celebrate your journey, and speculate where you have been. TY Shinedown for blessing me with this song.
I read others had similar stories, mine in particular is quite brutal as well. I literally heard this song a dozen times as i was towing my RV packed with all my things, two pets and Girlfriend.i believe the inspiration for this song was heaven sent as many these days needed to go against the social norms or be risky.Nothing else seems to be working. It came when i needed the strength to move away from everyone and venture blindly into new. Its that time of life where you need a sounding board and loved ones fail you. Song MeaningYou know you're in trouble when songs speak to you don't you. She waved, said, "Why are you always running in place"