Moon River
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Moon river, wider than a mile
I'm crossing you in style some day
Old dream maker, you heart breaker
Wherever you're going
I'm going your way

Two drifters, off to see the world
There's such a lot of world to see
We're after the same rainbow's end
Waiting round the bend




My huckleberry friend
Moon river and me

Overall Meaning

The lyricist of "Moon River Prologue" tells a story of two drifters, who set off to discover the world, with a newly found sense of hope and freedom. The lyrics use the beautiful and whimsical imagery of "Moon river, wider than a mile," symbolizing endless possibilities and opportunities for the travelers. They are crossing the river in style with the confidence of an absolute dreamer who is not afraid to take risks. However, the lyricist acknowledges that dreams come with risks, and the dream maker can also break hearts, an indication that not all dreams may come to fruition.


As the journey commences, the characters reiterate their steadfastness to follow each other wherever they go. The lyricist uses a huckleberry friend as a metaphor for someone who can be trusted, a confidant, and a companion on this exciting journey. The travelers' ultimate goal is to find the rainbow's end, which represents the success and fulfillment of their dreams. They are willing to wait and see what lies around the bend and let the moon river guide them.


Line by Line Meaning

Moon river, wider than a mile
Oh great river that shines like the moon, stretching further than the eye can see


I'm crossing you in style some day
One day, with confidence and grace, I'll make my journey across you


Old dream maker, you heart breaker
You old creator of dreams, but also the one who crushes them


Wherever you're going
No matter where you lead to


I'm going your way
I'll follow you, it doesn't matter where


Two drifters, off to see the world
Two adventurous souls, embarking on a journey to explore the world


There's such a lot of world to see
There's an infinite amount of wondrous things to discover and explore


We're after the same rainbow's end
We're pursuing the same goal, that is seemingly impossible to achieve


Waiting round the bend
It may take a while to get there, but we know it's right around the corner


My huckleberry friend
My dear companion and partner in adventure


Moon river and me
Together, the river and I, taking on the world and all its wonders




Lyrics © Tratore
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Henry Mancini

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