If The Moon Turns Green
Anita O’Day Lyrics
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That happiness wasn't to be,
I got a shock and I changed my mind,
A miracle happened to me.
If the moon turns green and shadows get up and walk around,
And clouds come tumbling to the ground,
I wouldn't be surprised,
If the stars turn blue and Willows that weep begin to sing,
And winter changes into Spring,
I wouldn't raise my eyes,
'Cause didn't you fall in love with me?
I thought I was foolish to think of romance
With someone so charming as you,
Thought I was hoping without any chance.
But ev'ry hope came true.
If the moon turns green and rivers begin to flow up stream,
And this is all a crazy dream,
I wouldn't be surprised,
'Cause anything can happen if you can fall in love with me.
The lyrics of Anita O'Day's song If The Moon Turns Green express a euphoric surrender to love's unpredictable power, as an unlikely attraction unexpectedly blooms. The opening lines convey a sense of hopelessness and skepticism toward love, which are quickly dispelled by the miraculous power of passion. The singer confesses to having given up on the prospect of happiness and love, only to be stunned and transformed by the sudden fruition of her deepest desires. The metaphorical imagery of celestial and natural phenomena serves to emphasize the fantastical quality of the singer's newfound hope and wonder.
The repeated phrase "If the moon turns green" represents a fantastical scenario that would seem impossible and absurd, much like the singer's unexpected love affair. The list of strange occurrences that follow (shadows walking, clouds tumbling, stars turning blue, willows singing, winter turning into spring) further reinforces the idea of a miraculous transformation that defies logic and reason. The singer, however, declares that she wouldn't be surprised by any of these supernatural events, because her own experience of falling in love with the person addressed in the song seemed just as unlikely and surreal. The closing lines suggest that anything can happen when love is involved, and that the impossible can become possible as long as love is present.
Overall, If The Moon Turns Green is a love song that celebrates the transformative power of passion, and the joy that comes from unexpected connections. The lyrics are crafted with vivid and imaginative imagery, that reinforce the idea of love as a force that can defy rational understanding and bring about wondrous changes.
Line by Line Meaning
Just when I thought that fate was unkind,
At a time when I felt like luck was not on my side,
That happiness wasn't to be,
When I believed that finding happiness was impossible,
I got a shock and I changed my mind,
I experienced a sudden, surprising change of heart,
A miracle happened to me.
Something incredible and unexpected occurred in my life.
If the moon turns green and shadows get up and walk around,
In the event that something completely impossible happens,
And clouds come tumbling to the ground,
If we witness something that defies the laws of nature and reality,
I wouldn't be surprised,
I wouldn't be shocked or caught off guard,
'Cause didn't you fall in love with me?
Because falling in love with me was also something that seemed impossible and unlikely.
If the stars turn blue and Willows that weep begin to sing,
Even if everything around us changes and becomes unrecognizable,
And winter changes into Spring,
If the world experiences a dramatic transformation,
I wouldn't raise my eyes,
I wouldn't be fazed or astounded,
'Cause didn't you fall in love with me?
Because the power of love has the ability to make extraordinary things happen.
I thought I was foolish to think of romance
I used to think that pursuing romance was a foolish idea,
With someone so charming as you,
Especially with a person as attractive and captivating as you,
Thought I was hoping without any chance.
I believed that hope was pointless because the odds were against me.
But ev'ry hope came true.
But amazingly, every one of my hopes and dreams actually became a reality.
If the moon turns green and rivers begin to flow up stream,
Even if we witness a complete reversal of how things work,
And this is all a crazy dream,
If all of this seems too incredible to be real,
I wouldn't be surprised,
I would be unfazed and calm,
'Cause anything can happen if you can fall in love with me.
Because when love is involved, anything (even the impossible) can become a reality.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BERNIE HANIGHEN, PAUL COATES
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