Lyric discussion by Nyche 

I friggin had to created an account to say u guys are friggin blind if you dont see that "ticket to the moon" is metaphore to drugs and 1980 life was uncomplicated becouse drugs hadnt had big negative effect on him yet and did wonders, but now the man has serious addiction which fucks up his relationship. There is even a line saying that he wishes to have both drugs and his relationship.

But I'd rather see the sunrise, in your eyes.

Wondering sadly if the ways that led me here, Could turn around and I would see you there, Standing there

Though, imo the girls is dead according to lyrics.

And lastly, he knows drugs are killing his life and he still decides to fly to the moon saying:

I paid the fare, what more can I say, It's just one way.

Also suicide is possible metaphore to the ticket to the moon, it could sound even more logical at some parts, but having in mind that songs starts mentioning 1980s which is actualy related with drugs.

Actually this is a concept album, he's gone to the future and is separated from the woman he loves. Drugs have no part in this song. Just because a song is from a certain time period doesn't mean it's about of drugs.

@Nyche not every song is about drugs.

@Nyche I had to friggin log in 10 years later after your comments were made to say that your comment is frigging rude and obnoxious, and your guess is just a guess, and you're not as smartt as you think. It's JUST your interpretation (very primitive one), chill.

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