When the sun goes down
On my side of town
That lonesome feeling
Comes to my door
The whole world turns blue
There’s a rundown bar
‘Cross the railroad tracks
Got a table for two
Way in the back
Where I sit alone
And think of losing you
I spend most every night
Beneath the light
Of a neon moon
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
I think of two young lovers
Running wild and free
I close my eyes
And sometimes see
You in the shadows
Of this smoke-filled room
No telling how many tears
I’ve sat here and cried
Or how many lies
That I’ve lied
Telling my poor heart
“She’ll come back someday.”
Oh, but I’ll be alright
As long as there’s light
From a neon moon
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
The jukebox plays on
Drink-by-drink
And the words of every sad song
Seem to say what I think
And this hurt inside of me
Ain’t never gonna end
Oh, but I’ll be alright
As long as there’s light
From a neon moon
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
Watch your broken dreams
Dance in and out of the beams
Of a neon moon
Oh, watch your broken dreams
Dance in and out of the beams
Of a neon moon
Heartbreak Under the Neon Lights
“Neon Moon” by Brooks & Dunn captures the raw ache and loneliness that follows a lost love. The song sets its scene in a dim, smoky bar, where the glow of neon lights becomes both a refuge and a reminder of heartbreak. The narrator, haunted by memories and regrets, finds himself returning night after night to the same table, watching his hopes fade in the flickering light. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of sorrow and longing, making the bar a haven for the brokenhearted. The recurring image of the “neon moon” beautifully symbolizes both the comfort and the isolation that comes with heartbreak, resonating with anyone who has ever sought solace in familiar places during tough times.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Ronnie Dunn
- Release Year: 1992
- Label: Arista Nashville