Full Moon
Eden Ahbez Lyrics
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(And breathe the sweet salt air)
To live with the dawn and the dusk
The new moon and the full moon
The tides the wind and the rain…
To surf and comb the beach
And gather drift-wood and shells
And know the thrill of loneliness
And lose all sense of time
And be free
To hike over the island to the village
And visit the marketplace
And enjoy the music and the food and the people
And do a little trading
And see the great ships come and go
And in the evening
(When the sky is on fire)
Heaven and earth become my great open cathedral
Where all men are brothers
Where all things are bound by law
And crowned with love
Poor, alone and happy
I make a fire on the beach
And as darkness covers the face of the deep
Lie down in the wild grass
And dream the dream that the dreamers dream
I am the wind, the sea, the evening star
I am everyone, anyone, no one
The song "Full Moon" by Eden Ahbez is about the beauty and simplicity of living close to nature. The singer expresses a desire to live alone in an old shack by the sea, surrounded by natural elements such as the tides, wind, and rain. They find joy in collecting driftwood and shells and exploring the beaches. The singer also enjoys hiking to the village and experiencing the marketplace and the people. In the evening, they view the sky with wonder and feel a sense of unity with all things in the world.
The song reflects on the idea of finding happiness in a minimalist lifestyle. The singer lives humbly, surrounded by nature, and finds joy in simple pleasures. The act of being alone is cherished and appreciated, as it provides the opportunity for reflection and self-discovery. The lyrics suggest that by immersing oneself in nature, it is possible to find a sense of connection and belonging to the wider world.
Line by Line Meaning
To live in an old shack by the sea
(And breathe the sweet salt air)
Living in a humble shack by the sea and breathing the breath of the sea that is sweet and salty.
To live with the dawn and the dusk
The new moon and the full moon
The tides the wind and the rain…
Living in harmony with nature and its rhythms, from the first light of day to the darkness of night, from the phases of the moon to the ebb and flow of the tides and the different kinds of wind and rain.
To surf and comb the beach
And gather drift-wood and shells
And know the thrill of loneliness
And lose all sense of time
And be free
Surfing and walking around the beach, collecting all kinds of driftwood and shells, feeling the thrill of being alone and forgetting about the passing of time, enjoying the freedom of pure existence in such an idyllic beach environment.
To hike over the island to the village
And visit the marketplace
And enjoy the music and the food and the people
And do a little trading
And see the great ships come and go
Hiking around the island to the nearby village, visiting its busy marketplace, and partaking in its lively atmosphere full of music, food, and diverse people, doing some trading or selling, and spot the great and majestic ships that come and go at the port.
And in the evening
(When the sky is on fire)
Heaven and earth become my great open cathedral
Where all men are brothers
Where all things are bound by law
And crowned with love
During the evenings when the sky is adorned with fiery colors, heaven and earth combine to create the ultimate open cathedral, where all beings are equal, and all things are connected by the laws of nature and reignited with love and compassion.
Poor, alone and happy
I make a fire on the beach
And as darkness covers the face of the deep
Lie down in the wild grass
And dream the dream that the dreamers dream
Despite being materially poor and physically alone, one can be happy by making a fire on the beach, lying down in the wild grass, and letting darkness engulf the immense ocean and dreaming beautiful dreams alike those of dreamers across the world.
I am the wind, the sea, the evening star
I am everyone, anyone, no one
One can feel the unity with nature and the rest of the universe by embodying all the elements that surround and make us, such as the wind, the vast ocean, and the twinkling evening star, and become one with everyone, as well as become anyone or no one at all by simply invoking the power of the universe.
Writer(s): 小島 大介
Contributed by Kaylee G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@malibeauty
To live in an old shack by the sea
(And breathe the sweet salt air)
To live with the dawn and the dusk
The new moon and the full moon
The tides the wind and the rain...
To surf and comb the beach
And gather drift-wood and shells
And know the thrill of loneliness
And lose all sense of time
And be free
To hike over the island to the village
And visit the marketplace
And enjoy the music and the food and the people
And do a little trading
And see the great ships come and go
And in the evening
(When the sky is on fire)
Heaven and earth become my great open cathedral
Where all men are brothers
Where all things are bound by law
And crowned with love
Poor, alone and happy
I make a fire on the beach
And as darkness covers the face of the deep
Lie down in the wild grass
And dream the dream that the dreamers dream
I am the wind, the sea, the evening star
I am everyone, anyone, no one
@safaaldeen
+Anne Detry Pour vivre dans une vieille cabane en bord de mer
Et respirer l'air salin douce
Vivre avec l'aube et crépuscule
La nouvelle lune et la pleine lune
Les marées du vent et de la pluie ...
Pour surfer et peigner la plage
Et ramasser des coquillages de la mer et la dérive du bois
Et connaître le frisson de la solitude
Et perdre tout sens du temps
Et être libre
Pour la randonnée sur l'île au village
Et visiter le marché
Et profiter de la musique et la nourriture et le peuple
Et faire un peu de trading
Et voir les grands bateaux vont et viennent
Et, l'homme, me faire une boule
Et dans la soirée
Quand le ciel est en feu
Le ciel et la terre deviennent ma grande cathédrale ouverte
Lorsque tous les hommes sont frères
Lorsque toutes les choses sont liées par le droit
Et couronné d'amour
Pauvre, seul et heureux
Je marche par le ressac et faire un feu sur la plage
Et comme l'obscurité recouvre la face de l'abîme
Allongez-vous dans l'herbe sauvage
Et rêver le rêve que les rêveurs rêvent
Je suis le vent, la mer, l'étoile du soir
Je suis tout le monde
n'importe qui
personne.
@sergeimaltsev3617
Иден Абез – Полная Луна
Жить в старой лачуге у моря
И дышать сладким соленым воздухом
Жить с рассветом и закатом
Новолунием и полнолунием
Приливами, ветром и дождем ...
Серфить и прочесывать пляж
И собирать ракушки и коряги
И познать трепет одиночества
И совсем потерять чувство времени
И быть свободным
Бродить по острову до деревни
И посещать рынок
И наслаждаться музыкой, едой и людьми
И немного торгануть
И наблюдать, как большие корабли приходят и уходят
И, чувак, я реально кайфую от всего этого
И вечером, когда всё небо в закатном огне
Небеса и земля становятся моим великим открытым собором
Где все люди братья
Где все связано законом
И увенчано любовью
Бедный, одинокий и счастливый
Я хожу у прибоя и разжигаю костер на пляже
И когда тьма накрывает лицо опрокинутой сверху бездны
Укладываюсь на спину в дикой траве
И мечтаю мечту, которую все мечтатели мечтают
Я ветер и море и вечерняя звезда
Я все и кто угодно и никто
Eden Ahbez – Full Moon
To live in an old shack by the sea
And breathe the sweet salt air
To live with the dawn and the dusk
The new moon and the full moon
The tides, the wind and the rain ...
To surf and comb the beach
And gather sea shells and driftwood
And know the thrill of loneliness
And lose all sense of time
And be free
To hike over the island to the village
And visit the market place
And enjoy the music and the food and the people
And do a little trading
And see the great ships come and go
And, man, have me a ball
And in the evening, when the sky is on fire
Heaven and earth become my great open cathedral
Where all men are brothers
Where all things are bound by law
And crowned with love
Poor, alone and happy
I walk by the surf and make a fire on the beach
And as darkness covers the face of the deep
Lie down in the wild grass
And dream the dream that the dreamers dream
I am the wind, the sea, the evening star
I am everyone, anyone, no one
@hugoherrera5403
I actually am his nephews caregiver and he is the one who told me about his uncle and had me listening to the wonderful work.
@asbisi
How nice. I know many of his songs, but until day before yesterday, I had NEVER heard of him. Such a special man, a genius.
@zacharymartin8710
"And dream the dream that the dreamers dream" - that line is just so cool
@WasntMeDoot
I love it
@GoatSeal
i love it
@stanmenshic2997
The 1st true hippie and music absolutely amazing!
@loolarealpirate1627
Fargo brought me here as well - awesome song, eerie and beautifull indeed !
@xmagi4eskiqx
Lana brought me here and it's beautiful
@simonhenry7415
it has been very long since I last sat and listened to this poem - no matter how long the time passes, it is as raw as the day it was born
@AuntGert5
I love that I found this by sheer dint of determination.