MOON ON THE WATER
Beck Lyrics


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Full moon sways
Gently in the night of one fine day

On my way
Looking for a moment with my dear

Full moon waves
Slowly on the surface of the lake

You were there
Smiling in my arms for all those years

What a fool
I don't know 'bout tomorrow
What it's like to be
Ah...

I was fool
Couldn't let myself to go
Even though I feel
The end

Old love affair
Floating like a bird resting her wings

You were there
Smiling in my arms for all those years

What a fool
I don't know 'bout tomorrow
What it's like to be
Ah...

I was fool
Couldn't let myself to go
Even though I feel
The end

What a fool
I don't know 'bout tomorrow
What it's like to be
Ah...

I was fool
Couldn't let myself to go
Even though I feel
The end

Full moon sways
Gently in the night of one fine day





You were there
Smiling in my arms for all those years

Overall Meaning

The song "Moon On The Water" by Beck - Mongolian Chop Squad is a romantic ballad expressing love, nostalgia, and regret. The image of the full moon symbolizes the passage of time, as it gently sways in the night of one fine day. The singer is wandering somewhere, searching for a moment with their lover. The moon casts its reflection on the surface of a lake, and the singer remembers the years they spent with their beloved, who was smiling in their arms.


The song is full of melancholy and self-awareness. The singer admits to being a fool who couldn't let go of the past, even though they know it's the end of their love affair. They don't know what tomorrow holds, but they regret not being able to fully enjoy the present moment. The image of the bird resting its wings suggests that the relationship has run its course, and it's time for the singer to move on.


Overall, "Moon On The Water" is a bittersweet reflection on love, loss, and the passing of time.


Line by Line Meaning

Full moon sways
The full moon moves gently in the sky


Gently in the night of one fine day
It is a peaceful night on a lovely day


On my way
I am traveling


Looking for a moment with my dear
I am searching for a special moment with my loved one


Full moon waves
The reflection of the full moon slowly moves across the surface of the lake


Slowly on the surface of the lake
The moon's reflection moves gradually across the water


You were there
You were present


Smiling in my arms for all those years
You held me close and smiled for many years


What a fool
I am foolish


I don't know 'bout tomorrow
I am uncertain about the future


What it's like to be
What it feels like to be alive


Ah...
A sigh or moment of reflection


I was fool
I was foolish


Couldn't let myself to go
I couldn't let go of something


Even though I feel
Although I feel a certain way


The end
The conclusion or closing of something


Old love affair
A past romantic relationship


Floating like a bird resting her wings
It is as if the memory of the love affair is weightlessly floating like a bird


Full moon sways
The full moon moves gently again


You were there
You were present


Smiling in my arms for all those years
You held me close and smiled for many years




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@afriendlyscrub887

Full moon sways
Gently in the night of one fine day
On my way
Looking for a moment with my dear
Full moon waves
Slowly on the surface of the lake
You are there
Smiling in my arms for all those years
What a fool
I don't know about tomorrow
What it's like to be
Ah, ah, ah
I was fool
Couldn't let myself to go
Even though I feel
The end
Old love affair
Floating like a bird resting her wings
You are there
Smiling in my arms for all those years
What a fool
I don't know about tomorrow
What it's like to be
Ah, ah, ah
I was fool
Couldn't let myself to go
Even though I feel
The end
What a fool
I don't know about tomorrow
What it's like to be
Ah, ah, ah
'Cause I was fool
Couldn't let myself to go
Even though I feel
The end
Full moon sways
Gently in the night of one fine day
You are there
Smiling in my arms for all those years



@q4990

한글판 번역 Korean translation

Full moon sways
Gently in the night of one fine day
보름달은 맑은날밤 조용히 흔들리네

On my way
Looking for a moment with my dear
길에서 당신과 함께 할 순간을 기대해요

Full moon waves
Slowly on the surface of the lake
만월이 호수의 표면에서 느리게 물결치네요

You are there
Smiling in my arms for all those years
당신은 거기있네요
수년간 내 품 안에서 웃으며

What a fool!
I don't know about tomorrow
What it's like to be
Ah~
난 바보라서
내일이 어떻게 될지는 생각하지 않아
아~

I was sure
'Couldn't let myself to go
Even though I feel
The end
확실히 난 나를 보낼 수 없었어
그게 끝이라는 걸 알아차려도

Old love affair
Floating like a bird resting her wings
You are there
Smiling in my arms for all those years
옛날의 정사
날갯짓에 지쳐 떠다니는 새처럼
당신은 거기있네요
수년간 내 품 안에서 웃으며

What a fool!
I don't know about tomorrow
What it's like to be
Ah~
난 바보라서
내일이 어떻게 될지는 생각하지 않아
아~

I was sure
'Couldn't let myself to go
Even though I feel
The end
확실히 난 나를 보낼 수 없었어
그게 끝이라는 걸 알아차려도

Full moon sways
Gently in the night of one fine day
보름달이 맑은날밤 조용히 흔들리네
You are there
Smiling in my arms for all those years
당신은 거기있네요
수년간 품 안에서 웃으며
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@TheHunTickss

Full moon sways
Gently in the night of one fine day
On my way
Looking for a moment with my dear

Full moon waves
Slowly on the surface of the lake
You are there
Smiling in my arms for all those years

What a fool!
I don't know about tomorrow
What it's like to be
Ah~

I was sure
'Couldn't let myself to go
Even though I feel
The end

Old love affair
Floating like a bird resting her wings
You are there
Smiling in my arms for all those years

What a fool!
I don't know about tomorrow
What it's like to be
Ah~

I was sure
'Couldn't let myself to go
Even though I feel
The end


What a fool!
I don't know about tomorrow
What it's like to be
Ah~

I was sure
'Couldn't let myself to go
Even though I feel
The end

Full moon sways
Gently in the night of one fine day
You are there
Smiling in my arms for all those years



All comments from YouTube:

@user-fd9pq2ru2e

this is my favorite anime. my friend and I always watched it together. every fall. unfortunately a friend died this year. can't watch this anime alone. the song reminds me of those happy moments when we watched this anime with him. we also had our own rock band. and we even played this song.

@sebastianaguilera6710

I'm really sorry for your loss, I lost my brother when I was a child. He was a musician.
artists have a special place among the stars up above, and he'll be your friend no matter how much time will pass, remember those moments that shined like the stars, I hope you get to feel better

@jucy-

😟

@MargaretsLight

This song moved me, and when Maho sang it at the pool... Oh god, that was precious!

@yndihalda

+MargaretsLight Hell yeah that was frikkin great!! :D

@user-mn7uw2li3i

Coz she was nude?

@sadjiraigirl

@@user-mn7uw2li3i you're stupid

@goldjoinu6659

妖精 hm

@sonofkiki6162

Probably one of the greatest feels in anime song history

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@lmm6665

Watched the anime, read the manga, listened to all of the ost a billion of times and still can't get enough of beck

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