Moonglow
Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra Lyrics
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It must have been moonglow that led me straight to you
I still hear you sayin', "Dear one, hold me fast"
And I keep on prayin', "Oh Lord, please let this last"
We seemed to float right through the air
Heavenly songs seemed to come from everywhere
I'll always remember, that moonglow gave me you
It must have been moonglow, way up in the blue
It must have been moonglow that led me straight to you
I still hear you sayin', "Sweet child, hold me fast"
And I keep on prayin', "Oh Lord, please let this last"
We seemed to float right through the air
Heavenly songs seemed to come from everywhere
And now when there's moonglow, way up in the blue
I'll always remember, that moonglow gave me you
The song 'Moonglow' by Billy Vaughn tells the story of falling in love under the light of the moon. The lyrics suggest that the power of the moon, 'moonglow', was so strong that it led the singer straight to the person they fell in love with. The lyric "Dear one, hold me fast" implies an intense desire to be close to the beloved, while "Oh Lord, please let this last" suggests a fear of losing this love. The singer describes an experience of floating through the air, with the moonlight creating a heavenly ambiance that seemed to invite romantic love.
The imagery of the moon in 'Moonglow' is not accidental; the moon has long been a symbol of romantic love and desire throughout history. The reference to heavenly songs suggests that the experience of falling in love is divine and spiritually profound. The song also suggests that the power of love is so strong that it can change the very atmosphere around the lovers. The final lyric, "I'll always remember, that moonglow gave me you" confirms that this love experience was transformative and will remain with the singer forever.
Line by Line Meaning
It must have been moonglow, way up in the blue
The beautiful and entrancing light of the moon must have been the reason that led me to your side
It must have been moonglow that led me straight to you
The luminous radiance of the moon must be responsible for bringing me to my beloved partner
I still hear you sayin', "Dear one, hold me fast"
The memory of you asking me to embrace you closely still rings fresh in my mind
And I keep on prayin', "Oh Lord, please let this last"
I keep hoping and praying that our joyous and intimate moment continues and lasts infinitely
We seemed to float right through the air
It felt like we were levitating and gliding effortlessly through the atmosphere
Heavenly songs seemed to come from everywhere
Music that sounded divine appeared to emanate from all directions around us
And now when there's moonglow, way up in the blue
Even now when I gaze at the moon's shimmering light high in the sky
I'll always remember, that moonglow gave me you
I'll forever cherish the thought that the magic of the moonlight brought you into my life
I still hear you sayin', "Sweet child, hold me fast"
I can still hear you affectionately telling me to hold you tightly and not let go
And I keep on prayin', "Oh Lord, please let this last"
I continue to plead with the almighty to make this blissful moment everlasting
Heavenly songs seemed to come from everywhere
The music that felt like it came from heaven seemed to be coming from every direction
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: EDDIE DELANGE, IRVING MILLS, W HUDSON
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