Amy Lam: The Woman in the MoonThe Woman in the Moon
analysed by Debbie Wentworth & Celeste Peltz
1. I was warned as a child of 13, not to act too strong
When she leaves childhood she must accept a new set of norms, intimidating her in a grown-up world2. Try to look like you belong but don't push girl
It is necessary to be conforming, so repress feelings that wouldn't be acceptable to society3. Save your time and trouble
Your interpersonal relations may exhibit negative results so save yourself from that problem by not trying4. Don't misbehave
The individual should assume the attitude of the collective group for what is right and wrong and do what is right5. I was raised in a "No You Don't World"
Depressing environment, not condusive to growth or social interaction6. Overrun with rules
Behavior settings are too tightly bound. Negative stimuli7. Memorize your lines and move as directed
Role theory - others expectations elicit how you are going to act and react to given situations8. That's an age old story, everybody knows that's a worn out song
Outdated ideas that people suspect are wrong for that time zone, but may cling to tradition in a Cupboard theory fashion. As security when they are uncertain9. But you and I are changing that tune
The "You and I" is social validation, a relationship that is believing the same thing and working toward an equal goal; change10. We're learning new rhythms from the woman, I said the woman in the moon
Using interior dialogue and relating oneself to a higher being. Spiritual self11. Little sister, little brother
Similarity, identification12. Keep on Pushin'
Use your unconscious motivation to keep striving13. Don't believe a word about things you've heard about, askin' too much too soon
Develop a high level of aspiration and your motivation will anticipate your awards14. 'Cause they can hold back the tide
Natural restrictions15. But they can never hold the woman in the moon
Breaking free from the conformity, roles and intimidation. Wanting character enoblement16. I believe there's a best of both worlds
Positive emotions, open mindness17. Mixing old and new
Usually opposing forces. But can be put together so that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts18. Recognizing change is seldom expected
Must become consciously aware of the world, and accepting to change19. As I long suspected
Where the persons interior dialogue never totally accepted societies ideas20. They believed that strange was a word for wrong
A delusion, that which may seem abnormal doesn't mean that it is wrong21. Well not in my song
Individual cannot accept society's views, so listen to own interior dialogue