Moon River
Armstrong Lyrics


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Moon river, wider than a mile
I'm crossing you in style some day
Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker
Wherever you're goin', I'm goin' 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, waitin' 'round the bend
My huckleberry friend, moon river, and me





Overall Meaning

The song "Moon River" by Louis Armstrong is a romantic ballad that explores the theme of hope and the pursuit of dreams. The title refers to the moon reflecting on a river, which creates a poetic image of a journey toward something beyond reach. The opening line, "Moon river, wider than a mile," indicates the vastness of the journey the singer is going to undertake. The song begins with the singer expressing his intent to cross the river in style, expressing a desire to do things with elegance and grace.


The next line shifts focus to the dream maker, an idea that embodies the potential for hope, awareness, and inspiration. Dream maker is inferred as a personified description for fate or destiny, and heartbreaker could refer to the obstacles or challenges that arise along the journey. The following verse speaks of two drifters traveling together, hoping to explore the world and find something meaningful. They are not certain of what they will find, but the anticipation and wonder of the unknown propel them forward.


The final verse brings the song to a hopeful conclusion, with the singer and his companion continuing to journey forward, hoping to find what they seek. The image of their journey being like waiting for a rainbow around the bend is a beautiful one, representing the idea of a journey leading to a pot of gold. The reference to the singer's huckleberry friend emphasizes the companionship that informs the song's narrative, as both are united in their pursuit of a better life.


Line by Line Meaning

Moon river, wider than a mile
The singer is calling out to the moon river, which is vast and extends beyond their eyesight.


I'm crossing you in style some day
The singer anticipates confidently that they will be crossing the moon river someday in style.


Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker
The singer addresses the dream maker, symbolizing someone who has the power to create and shatter dreams.


Wherever you're goin', I'm goin' your way
The artist is committed to following the dream maker wherever they go, no matter the path they take.


Two drifters, off to see the world
The artist and someone else, both without a permanent home, are going on a journey to explore the world.


There's such a lot of world to see
The singer acknowledges the vastness of the world and all the exciting things it has to offer.


We're after the same rainbow's end, waitin' 'round the bend
The singer and the other drifter share a common goal, which is chasing the end of a rainbow in hope of finding treasure or happiness.


My huckleberry friend, moon river, and me
The artist affectionately refers to their travelling companion as their huckleberry friend, as they journey together along the moon river.




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Written by: Johnny Mercer, Henry Mancini

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Antonio Mattos

Moon river, wider than a mile
I'm crossing you in style some day
Oh, 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

Moon river, wider than a mile
I'm crossing you in style some day
Oh, 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, around the bend
My Huckleberry friend
Moon River, and me



Enrique Aldanondo

" Rio de luna "

Rio de luna, más ancho que una milla
Voy a cruzar contigo en estilo algún día
Viejo creador de sueños, tu rompe corazones
A donde sea que vayas, voy a tu camino.

Dos vagabundos, para ver el mundo
Hay un montón de mundo para ver
Estamos tras el mismo final de arcoíris,
esperando alrededor de la curva
Mi amigo arándano, rio de luna, y yo.

(instrumental)

Rio de luna, mas ancho que una milla
Voy a cruzar contigo en estilo algún día
Viejo creador de sueños, tu rompe corazones
A donde sea que vayas, voy a tu camino.

Dos vagabundos, para ver el mundo
Hay un montón de mundo para ver
Estamos tras el mismo final de arcoíris,
esperando alrededor de la curva
Mi amigo arándano, rio de luna, y yo.



All comments from YouTube:

5papa

You guys can make it come back if you ask Radio stations to start playing it again. It is very good to hear young people say good things about this type of music. I have 5 grandchildren and I hope they all grow up and listen to this type of music. I am inspired by all the good young people of today. The problem is the bad ones get all the publicity and ruin it for all. May God bless you guys.

Liliana Lombardi

E io non ci sarei mai riuscita

Herblin

This is perfect. This is like a warm blanket on a cold day for the soul.

bilja2luna

❤️your words are perfect❤️

Lars Gsänger

🌸🌺❤️🌸❤️🙏

Liliana Lombardi

C'bel❤❤😊😊

JayMonk5

I cried when I listen to this version. They don’t make geniuses like this anymore 💕❤️

Richard de Groot

The one and only, the great Louis. All the words in the world are not enough to describe his sound.

Fidelb

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xgmann

Это просто изумительно! Его голос - музыкальный инструмент.

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