101 Strings was an umbrella term for a highly successful easy listening sym… Read Full Bio ↴101 Strings was an umbrella term for a highly successful easy listening symphonic music organization, with a discography exceeding a hundred albums and a creative lifetime of roughly thirty years. Their LPs were individualized by the slogan "The Sound of Magnificence", a puffy cloud logo and sepia-toned photo of the orchestra. According to the photograph, the 101 Strings orchestra was composed of 124 string instruments (all male except for the harpist) and was conducted by Wilhelm Stephan. The orchestra's famous official photograph was taken in the Musikhalle Hamburg. In reality, of course, the recordings also featured a full brass, woodwind and percussion section, and not quite as many strings as are shown in the photograph. In later years (right up to the 80's), the recordings were made by a session orchestra in London, with a line-up including a modern "pop" rhythm section. In the late 1990's, the 101 Strings Orchestra was revived with "The New 101 Strings Orchestra" for a series of modern recordings.

Moonlight Becomes You
101 Strings Orchestra Lyrics

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Moonlight becomes you, it goes with your hair
You certainly know the right thing to wear
Moonlight becomes you, I'm thrilled at the sight
And I could get so romantic tonight

You're all dressed up to go dreaming
Now don't tell me I'm wrong
And what a night to go dreaming

Mind if I tag along

If I say I love you
I want you to know
It's not just because there's moonlight
Although, moonlight becomes you so

You're all dressed up to go dreaming
Now don't tell me I'm wrong
And what a night to go dreaming
Mind if I tag along

If I say I love you
I want you to know

It's not just because there's moonlight
Although, moonlight becomes you so

Overall Meaning

The song "Moonlight Becomes You" is a romantic classic that captures a dreamy and enchanting ambiance. The lyrics are all about how the moonlight complements the female protagonist's beauty, elegance, and grace. The first two lines of the song suggest how the moonlight perfectly suits her hair and attire. The singer seems to be going out for a night of dreaming, and the male vocals express his thrill at the sight of her appearance. He goes on to express his desire to be romantic and shares that the moonlight is not the only reason he loves her; however, it adds an extra luster to her charm.

The lyrics are simple yet beautifully written to convey romance, appreciation, and affection. The repetition of the verse "You're all dressed up to go dreaming, Now don't tell me I'm wrong, And what a night to go dreaming, Mind if I tag along" indicates his eagerness to spend time with her and be a part of her dreams. The song reflects on the power of moonlight to set a romantic tone and how it accentuates the sentimental moments in our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Moonlight becomes you, it goes with your hair
The beauty of moonlight compliments your natural charms

You certainly know the right thing to wear
You have an impeccable sense of fashion

Moonlight becomes you, I'm thrilled at the sight
Just seeing you in the moonlight fills me with happiness

And I could get so romantic tonight
The atmosphere is perfect for a romantic evening

You're all dressed up to go dreaming
You're dressed in a way that suggests you're ready for a night of wishful thinking

Now don't tell me I'm wrong
I hope my interpretation of your appearance is correct

And what a night to go dreaming
There's something about tonight that makes it perfect for dreaming

Mind if I tag along
May I join you on this night of dreaming?

If I say I love you
If I express my love for you

I want you to know
I need to make it clear

It's not just because there's moonlight
My love for you is not solely based on the moonlight

Although, moonlight becomes you so
But I can't help but notice how stunning you look in this moonlight

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, JOHNNY BURKE

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