Discover the story of the song > Moonshadow – Cat Stevens

The protagonist sings about being followed by the shadow of the moon and how it makes him feel. He imagines losing different body parts and how it would affect his life, but concludes that if he loses everything, he won't have to work, cry, walk or talk anymore. He then wonders how long it took for the moon to find him and if it will stay with him tonight. Overall, the song talks about accepting change and being content with the present moment.