Rhapsody In Blue
Arthur Fiedler/Boston Pops Orchestra Lyrics

Blue moon you saw me standing alone
The singer is expressing their loneliness and feeling of isolation, emphasizing the significance of the celestial body watching over them

Without a dream in my heart
The singer feels unfulfilled and purposeless, lacking any sort of passion or ambition

Without a love of my own
The singer is also without a romantic partner or significant other, contributing to their sense of loneliness

Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for
The artist believes that the moon understands their emotional state and struggles

You heard me saying a prayer for
The artist believes that the moon is witness to their vulnerable moments and heartfelt wishes

Someone I really could care for
The singer desires a connection with a person they can care for deeply and passionately

And then there suddenly appeared before me
The singer experiences a sudden event that changes their perspective and state of being

The only one my arms will ever hold
The artist finds the person they have been longing for and is convinced that they will only ever hold and embrace them

I heard somebody whisper "Please adore me"
The artist hears a request for affection from their newfound love interest

And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold!
The artist's world is transformed, and their previously bleak reality is now illuminated in golden light

Blue moon! Now I'm no longer alone
The singer has found the person they have been hoping for, and is no longer experiencing the same sense of loneliness they initially expressed

Without a dream in my heart
Despite no longer feeling alone, the artist still lacks direction and purpose, as reflected in the repetition of an earlier line

Without a love of my own
Similarly, the singer still desires this loving connection, despite having found a romantic partner