Moonglow
Artie Shaw and His Orchestra Lyrics
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It must have been moonglow that led me straight to you
I still hear you sayin', "Dear one, hold me fast"
And I keep on prayin', "Oh Lord, please let this last"
We seemed to float right through the air
Heavenly songs seemed to come from everywhere
And now when there's moonglow, way up in the blue
I'll always remember, that moonglow gave me you
It must have been moonglow, way up in the blue
It must have been moonglow that led me straight to you
I still hear you sayin', "Sweet child, hold me fast"
And I keep on prayin', "Oh Lord, please let this last"
We seemed to float right through the air
Heavenly songs seemed to come from everywhere
And now when there's moonglow, way up in the blue
I'll always remember, that moonglow gave me you
The lyrics of "Moonglow" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra explore the idea that the magic of love can be attributed to the mystical nights under the moon's glow. The singer ponders how the moon's luminance has always played a significant role in leading them to their loved one. They recall the enchanting moment when their partner embraced them tightly, and they begged for the moment to never end. The singer reminisces about how the experience felt like they were floating in the air, surrounded by celestial melodies.
The song's lyrics use the metaphor of the moon's glow to symbolize the magic and wonder of love. The moon acts as a beacon of love, leading the singer straight to their beloved's arms. The use of words like "heavenly songs" and "float right through the air" creates a magical and ethereal atmosphere, adding to the romantic quality of the song. The lyrics capture the beauty and mystery of love, with the singer expressing how they want to hold onto that feeling forever.
Line by Line Meaning
It must have been moonglow, way up in the blue
Perhaps it was the eerie glow of the moon, high up in the sky
It must have been moonglow that led me straight to you
That same lunar light must have guided me to you
I still hear you sayin', "Dear one, hold me fast"
I can still hear your voice, beckoning me to hold you close
And I keep on prayin', "Oh Lord, please let this last"
I pray fervently that this moment will endure
We seemed to float right through the air
It felt as though we were weightless, drifting together
Heavenly songs seemed to come from everywhere
The very air was filled with angelic melodies
And now when there's moonglow, way up in the blue
Even now, when the moon is full and bright in the sky
I'll always remember, that moonglow gave me you
I will forever cherish the memory of how the moon brought us together
I still hear you sayin', "Sweet child, hold me fast"
Your tender voice still echoes in my mind, urging me to embrace you tightly
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Eddie Delange, Irving Mills, Will Hudson
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@rosskoost5519
Swing time music I ‘m 85 , …..grew up in Brisbane in the 40es the US submarine base was just down the road at the end of our street……the sub mothership showed movies on a big screen on the deck and the ships band would play all the latest swing time. It was a local treat to be taken down to Dalgety wharf to sit on the loading dock across the road and enjoy the sight and sound….still close my eyes and picture the these times when I hear swing music
@JosieN-ns8rm
Wonderful memory!
@kirsteni.russell5903
To my ears, big band sound never gets old. Some rock music never gets old either, but that's hit and miss for me. But if you walk into a swanky restaurant with a dream date, which band would you prefer? That's a personal choice, but my preference is still big band. Sure, it does have associations with times before my time, but my parents enjoyed it, and they danced to it, and I've seen movies that feature it, some in my childhood. So, to my ears, big band music has a down-home sound that still sounds fresh and upbeat.
@geewhizz1970
That is a far out and funky observation 🤓
@currentbatches6205
"But if you walk into a swanky restaurant with a dream date, which band would you prefer? a personal choice, but my preference is still big band'
I like a lot of rock, some C/W, most of what is now called Jazz assumes the musicians possess a knowledge of 'music' which is beyond the ken of the audience. But the dream date would also prefer big bands.
Cheek-to-cheek, full-contact dating.
@KaraLey98
Exactly the same here!! This is the real thing!!🎶
@MaddieMoore654
I would love to walk into a swanky restaurant with Glenn Miller or Benny Goodman playing. I feel like that would make the evening perfect
@yishuka7968
@@MaddieMoore654 Same here, they always manage to create the most beautiful atmosphere.
@dubemccready7438
I am a 75 yr old great grandmother & yes grew up through the era of greatness & this wonderful Jazzy music.- also these musso's played all genre's namely boogie woogie. Artie Shaw was one of these band leaders who belonged to awesome music.
@None-zc5vg
Shaw referred to his output as "music for morons".