Fly Me To The Moon
Art Farmer and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like on
A-jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand
In other words, baby, kiss me
And let me sing forevermore
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, I love you
Fill my heart with song
Let me sing forevermore
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words
In other words
I love
You
The lyrics to Fly Me To The Moon by Art Farmer and His Orchestra speak about a deep longing for love and the desire to escape ordinary life and explore the vastness of the universe. The singer expresses a desire to travel far beyond Earth and experience the wonders of planets such as Jupiter and Mars. They use this sense of adventurousness to appeal to their love interest, asking them to hold their hand and kiss them. They express a deep, abiding love for this person, stating that they are all they long for and worship. The song ends with a final plea for truth and a declaration of love.
The lyrics of Fly Me To The Moon are notable for their use of space imagery to express romantic longing. The concept of traveling to the moon and beyond had captured the public imagination in the years leading up to the song's release in 1954. The lyrics speak to a desire for escape and exploration that resonated deeply with audiences. Additionally, the song stands out for its simple yet effective use of repetition, with the phrases "in other words" and "I love you" providing a sense of symmetry to the verses.
Line by Line Meaning
Fly me to the moon
Take me on an adventure to a place beyond Earth
Let me play among the stars
Allow me to explore and interact with celestial bodies
Let me see what spring is like on A-jupiter and Mars
Grant me the opportunity to experience the seasons of other planets
In other words, hold my hand
Expressing a desire for physical affection and support
In other words, baby, kiss me
Expanding on the previous desire of physical affection and expression of love
Fill my heart with song
Invoke powerful emotions of joy and happiness through music
And let me sing forevermore
Grant me the opportunity to express my emotions through music indefinitely
You are all I long for
Reinforcing the deep emotional connection with a romantic partner
All I worship and adore
Further emphasizing the emotional devotion to the partner
In other words, please be true
Requesting honesty and faithfulness in the relationship
In other words, I love you
Expressing profound love and emotional investment in the partner
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bart Howard
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