No Moon At All
Ames Brothers Lyrics


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No moon at all, what a night
Even lightnin' bugs have dimmed their lights
Stars have disappeared from sight
And there's no moon at all

Don't make a sound, it's so dark
Even Fido is afraid to bark
What a perfect chance to park
And there's no moon at all

Should we want atmosphere for inspiration, dear
One kiss will make it clear
That tonight is right and bright moonlight might interfere

No moon at all way up above
This is nothin' like they told us of
Just to think we fell in love
And there's no moon at all

Should we want atmosphere for inspiration, dear
One kiss will make it clear
That tonight is right and bright moonlight might interfere

No moon at all up above
Aww, this is nothin' like they told us of
Just to think we fell in love
And there's no moon at all

Aww, there's no moon at all




There is no moon at all
No moon at all

Overall Meaning

The Ames Brothers' song "No Moon At All" evokes a romantic night where there is no moon in the sky. The absence of the moon is highlighted by the fact that even the fireflies have dimmed their lights, the stars are not visible in the sky, and the darkness is so complete that even Fido is afraid to bark. The romantic mood is accentuated by the perfect opportunity for parking in this darkness. The absence of moonlight also presents a chance for intimacy, as it is suggested that the moon's brightness might interfere with the atmosphere for inspiration that is required for a kiss. The chorus, "No moon at all way up above / This is nothin' like they told us of / Just to think we fell in love / And there's no moon at all," repeats the idea that the absence of the expected moon is a surprise, but it also highlights the idea that love can flourish even in the absence of the usual signs or external support.


Line by Line Meaning

No moon at all, what a night
The absence of the moon in the sky on this particular night makes it especially unique and special.


Even lightnin' bugs have dimmed their lights
The darkness is so profound that even the typically bright lightning bugs have become less visible.


Stars have disappeared from sight
The sky is so dark that even the stars have vanished from view.


And there's no moon at all
Reemphasizing the initial absence of the moon in the sky and the unique quality of the evening.


Don't make a sound, it's so dark
The darkness creates an atmosphere of quiet, and any sounds made feel amplified and potentially dangerous.


Even Fido is afraid to bark
The darkness is so intimidating that even a normally alert and protective dog is frightened.


What a perfect chance to park
This isolated and dark environment is the ideal opportunity for a couple to stop and park their car.


And there's no moon at all
Again, highlighting the absence of the moon and the unique atmosphere that creates.


Should we want atmosphere for inspiration, dear
If the couple desires an environment that inspires them and enhances their romantic mood,


One kiss will make it clear
A single kiss can create the ambiance they seek without the interference of bright moonlight.


That tonight is right and bright moonlight might interfere
A bright moon might detract from the couple's sense of intimacy and passion, so the darkness is ideal.


No moon at all way up above
Once again, noting the absence of the moon and how it differs from expectations.


This is nothin' like they told us of
The evening's atmosphere is surprising and differs from what the couple was told to expect.


Just to think we fell in love
Despite the unexpected nature of the evening's atmosphere, the couple still fell in love.


And there's no moon at all
Final repetition of the central motif that has defined the song from the outset.


Aww, there's no moon at all
Expresses a feeling of disappointment that there is no moon in the sky, but also notes the uniqueness of the atmosphere created as a result.


There is no moon at all
Final confirmation that this evening's sky is devoid of the moon's presence.




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Written by: Dave Mann, Redd Evans

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Actinium Anarchy

No moon at all, what a night
Even lightnin' bugs have dimmed their lights
Stars have disappeared from sight
And there's no moon at all

Don't make a sound, it's so dark
Even Fido is afraid to bark
What a perfect chance to park
And there's no moon at all

Should we want atmosphere for inspiration, dear
One kiss will make it clear
That tonight is right and bright moonlight might interfere

No moon at all way up above
This is nothin' like they told us of
Just to think we fell in love
And there's no moon at all

Should we want atmosphere for inspiration, dear
One kiss will make it clear
That tonight is right and bright moonlight might interfere

No moon at all up above
Aww, this is nothin' like they told us of
Just to think we fell in love
And there's no moon at all

Aww, there's no moon at all
There is no moon at all
No moon at all

lisa s

Les Brown and his Band of Renown..saw him live once in the mid 70'S. He was still swinging! Great pairing with the great Ames Brothers

Sanford Son

Love this!

Ozmulki

Brilliant Ames Brothers! Can't get harmony like this...Mills Bros, Ink Spots....superb

FirefighterSEIN

I like the '58 version as well; the song Destination Moon is great as well off the '58 album

TheMikester307

I just heard this for the first time on SIRIUSXM----What a fun song! They don't do/write 'em like that anymore!

BurgerKingGhidorah

my favorite version.

renofirvine gronos

i have the '58 version on 'destination moon' LP.....this one's good too(like they ever did anything bad).....i also found teh 'blend and the beat ' lp at a used record store....fairly rare

Michael Arnold

I am going to need to find the i-Tunes version of this! I have it by Anita O'Day and first heard it by Doris Day on SiriusXM though couldn't find her version on i-Tunes. Great song!

Rob Constantine

I had this version coral records..backed by Les Brown

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