Harvest Moon
Äá¶ûÑï(Neil Young) Lyrics
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Hear what I have to say
Just like children sleepin'
We could dream this night away.
But there's a full moon risin'
Let's go dancin' in the light
We know where the music's playin'
Because I'm still in love with you
I want to see you dance again
Because I'm still in love with you
On this harvest moon.
When we were strangers
I watched you from afar
When we were lovers
I loved you with all my heart.
But now it's gettin' late
And the moon is climbin' high
I want to celebrate
See it shinin' in your eye.
Because I'm still in love with you
I want to see you dance again
Because I'm still in love with you
On this harvest moon.
In “Harvest Moon,” Neil Young sings about a couple who have been together for a while and are still in love. The song begins with Young asking his partner to come closer to him, to listen to what he has to say. He compares them to sleeping children who could dream the night away if they wanted to. However, Young doesn’t want to waste time dreaming. He sees the full moon rising and suggests that they go out and dance in the moonlight.
As they dance together, Young expresses his love for his partner. Despite their history and the fact that they were once strangers, Young has loved his partner “with all [his] heart” since they became lovers. Now that the moon is high and shining in their eyes, he wants to celebrate their love together.
Overall, “Harvest Moon” is a romantic and nostalgic song that encourages listeners to celebrate love and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. The full moon serves as a symbol for the beauty and magic of the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Come a little bit closer
Approach me so that I can express my thoughts.
Hear what I have to say
Pay attention to me as I speak.
Just like children sleepin'
We could enjoy a peaceful night.
We could dream this night away.
We can indulge ourselves in dreams.
But there's a full moon risin'
The moon is shining brightly.
Let's go dancin' in the light
Let's dance in the moonlight.
We know where the music's playin'
We know where the music is being played.
Let's go out and feel the night.
Let's go out and have a good time, under the starry night sky.
Because I'm still in love with you
I am still in love with you.
I want to see you dance again
I want to watch you dance again.
When we were strangers
Back when we were strangers.
I watched you from afar
I admired you from a distance.
When we were lovers
When we were in love.
I loved you with all my heart.
I loved you deeply and with great passion.
But now it's gettin' late
It's getting late in the evening.
And the moon is climbin' high
As the night progresses, the moon is rising higher.
I want to celebrate
I feel like celebrating and having fun.
See it shinin' in your eye.
I want to reflect the moon's shine in your eyes.
On this harvest moon.
On this moonlit autumn evening.
Contributed by Charlotte B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@donaldcook3112
. . . There is just s o v e r y m u c h
... that we know so very little about .
And then in our depths of both grief
and ' n o t - k n o w I n g ' . . . this
c o m e s - t o p a s s , meant in it's
most literal sense ... it is not a coincidence - they do not exist .
She IS alive and well - for the both of you
dear fellows listed above - and all others
who know of such days and nights .
They know of our deepest sorrows and will
send ' s I g n s ' to reassure us that
' a l l i s w e l l ' .
No , I've never heard a Neil Young song
being played in a store or supermarket,
except just the once and that is one hell of a ratio .
It was ' H a r v e s t M o o n ' .
@ginny3491
Not sure if any one’s gonna read this, but I’m 15 and started highschool recently and I have terrible anxiety. I listen to this song almost everynight before school and it calms me down so much. It’s like a routine now I always look forward to listening to this. Thanks neil young for this song 🧡 Edit: hey guys, I’m 16 now getting ready to be a sophomore. I have hope for this year wish me luck 🧡🧡
@marcuscarlson2444
Hang in there it will get better :))
@YouGotTriggeredLOL
Life gets better kid, enjoy the ride 😊
@nankerphelge3771
In the hallway between classes, stand off to the side for a moment or two. Look for someone with their head down, avoiding eye contact and just putting one foot in front of the other. See if you can find them after that class. Approach quietly and say to them "Hello, my name is Ginny. I feel the same way." See what happens. I have found that if I can connect/help someone else, my own anxiety quiets down a bit. Peace.
@ginny3491
@@nankerphelge3771 I’ll try this! Thanks so much💕💜 it’s been hard but I’ve made some friends:)
@ginny3491
@@YouGotTriggeredLOL I sure hope it does, my anxiety is ruining everything!
@georgezygouris2884
My wife died from a brain tumour a week ago, in the age of 45, the last year she lost her mobility, she said to me " i am not afraid to die, but i am very sad because i will not be able to dance again. I lift her and we dance with this song, now she is up there! I just wanted to share this with you!! Thank you for traveling on this planet together!
@refacingleads
Wow dude thats horrible, sorry for your loss buddy. Hang in there man ! Your brave to share your story !
@TheSneezingMonkey
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what this song must mean to you both. Your memories live on forever. Keep your head up high my friend. All the best.....
@18jk
Your story floods me with tears