Moonlight
Ariana Grande (DJJOhAL.Com) Lyrics
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And you're right here by my side
And the movie's playing
But we won't be watching tonight
Every look, every touch
Makes me wanna give you my heart
I be crushin' on you, baby
Stay the way you are
'Cause I never knew, I never knew
You could hold moonlight in your hands
'Til the night I held you
You are my moonlight
Moonlight
I kiss his fingertips
As I'm wishing he's all mine
He's giving me Elvis
With some James Dean in his eyes
Puts his lips on my neck
Makes me want to give him my body
I be fallin' for you, baby
And I just can't stop
'Cause I never knew, I never knew
You could hold moonlight in your hands
'Til the night I held you
You are my moonlight
Moonlight
Baby, I be fallin'
You're my moonlight
Moonlight
He's so bossy
He makes me dance
Tryna sit in the back of his whip
And just cancel my plans
Sweet like candy
But he's such a man
He knows just what it does
When he’s holding me tight
And he calls me "Moonlight" too
In the song "Moonlight," Ariana Grande beautifully encapsulates the feeling of being with someone special and realizing just how much they mean to you. The song opens with the sun setting and Ariana's lover being right by her side, but despite the movie playing, all she can focus on is the person next to her. She takes in every look and touch, feeling like she wants to give them her heart. It's obvious that she's crushing on this person hard, and she hopes they stay the way they are.
The chorus is where the song's title comes into play, as Ariana sings, "I never knew, I never knew you could hold moonlight in your hands 'til the night I held you. You are my moonlight." Here, moonlight serves as a metaphor for the special person in her life, and it's a beautiful image that conveys just how much this person means to her. The second verse sees Ariana's lover kissing her fingertips and giving her "Elvis with some James Dean in his eyes." She feels herself falling for them and just can't stop.
The song ends with Ariana's lover being described as "so bossy" but also making her dance and cancel her plans. He's sweet like candy but also a man who knows what he wants. He holds her tight and calls her "Moonlight," completing the beautiful metaphor that runs throughout the song. Overall, "Moonlight" is a gorgeous and romantic ode to falling in love and realizing just how much someone means to you.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun is setting
The day is coming to an end
And you're right here by my side
I am with someone who gives me company
And the movie's playing
There is a film being played
But we won't be watching tonight
However, we will not be paying attention to the movie
Every look, every touch
Each gaze and every physical contact
Makes me wanna give you my heart
Makes me want to give you my love and affection
I be crushin' on you, baby
I have a deep affection for you, my love
Stay the way you are
Stay true to yourself
'Cause I never knew, I never knew
I never knew before
You could hold moonlight in your hands
You have the ability to hold something as delicate as moonlight
'Til the night I held you
Until the night I held you in my arms
You are my moonlight
You are the light that illuminates my darkness
Moonlight
A metaphor for love and affection
I kiss his fingertips
I am kissing his fingers
As I'm wishing he's all mine
As I wish to have him as my own
He's giving me Elvis
He reminds me of Elvis Presley
With some James Dean in his eyes
He has a rebellious and cool demeanor, reminiscent of James Dean
Puts his lips on my neck
He is kissing my neck
Makes me want to give him my body
His gesture arouses physical desire in me
I be fallin' for you, baby
I am falling deeply in love with you
And I just can't stop
I cannot help but feel this way
He's so bossy
He is assertive and confident
He makes me dance
He encourages me to dance
Tryna sit in the back of his whip
Trying to sit in the backseat of his car
And just cancel my plans
And forget about my own schedule
Sweet like candy
He is sweet and charming
But he's such a man
He is masculine and confident
He knows just what it does
He knows how to captivate my heart
When he’s holding me tight
When he hugs me firmly
And he calls me "Moonlight" too
He calls me by a nickname that means love and affection
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Ariana Grande, Peter Johnson, Tommy Brown, Victoria McCants
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyric:
The sun is setting
And you're right here by my side
And the movie's playing
But we won't be watching tonight
Every look, every touch
Makes me wanna give you my heart
I be crushin' on you, baby
Stay the way you are
'Cause I never knew, I never knew
You could hold moonlight in your hands
'Til the night I held you
You are my moonlight
Moonlight
I kiss his fingertips
As I'm wishing he's all mine
He's giving me Elvis
With some James Dean in his eyes
Puts his lips on my neck
Makes me want to give him my body
I be fallin' for you, baby
And I just can't stop
'Cause I never knew, I never knew
You could hold moonlight in your hands
'Til the night I held you
You are my moonlight
Moonlight
Baby, I be fallin'
You're my moonlight
Moonlight
He's so bossy
He makes me dance
Tryna sit in the back of his whip
And just cancel my plans
Sweet like candy
But he's such a man
He knows just what it does
When he's holding me tight
And he calls me "Moonlight" too
@Idea-Art-
I will never be able to listen to this without thinking of The Quarry's beautiful intro such a great game
@adamthibaut5437
Just beat it a few days ago. It's definitely the reason I looked for the OG song. Such a great game.
@Idea-Art-
@adamthibaut5437 thank God I'm not the only one who came from. The Quarry
@Jacob-vz9nk
Quarry is amazing, not sure if I like it as much as until dawn but man the camp vibes are the best
@Idea-Art-
@@Jacob-vz9nk I beat it with everyone surviving except for Constance, Chris, Caleb, and Silus
@Idea-Art-
@@Jacob-vz9nk and Jedediah
@AmetafJohora
this album is so fucking perfect
@younessalemi5945
Yaaa
@kpopscenario1406
Ikrrr
@contentedly9792
Her most underrated song.