Moonlight
Catie Waters Lyrics

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Stepping into the darkness
I know that I will find my way
Hey hey hey hey
You know I love the night
Too much to ever be afraid
Hey hey hey hey
Feeling infinite
Can't get enough of this

And oh oh oh oh ohhh

I'm catching that moonlight
Watching the stars shine so bright
Every night out my window
Gives me just enough
So I can go above
I'm catching that moonlight (moonlight)

Heaven must be like this
Up and up and far away
Hey hey hey hey
I'm chasing what's in the clouds
I've painted worlds in my brain
Hey hey hey hey
Feelling infinite
Can't get enough of this
And oh oh oh oh ohhh

I'm catching that moonlight
Watching the stars shine so bright
Every night out my window
Gives me just enough
So I can go above
I'm catching that moonlight

Feeling infinite
Can't get enough of this
And oh oh oh ohhh
I'm catching that moonlight
Watching the stars shine so bright
Every night out my window
Gives me just enough
So I can go above

I'm catching that moonlight
Watching the stars shine so bright
Every night out my window
Gives me just enough

So I can go above
I'm catching that moonlight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Catie Waters's song "Moonlight" express a sense of freedom, adventure, and playfulness that come with exploring the night. The singer steps into the darkness with confidence, knowing that she will find her way. She declares her love for the night, which she sees as a source of infinite possibilities. The image of catching the moonlight and watching the stars shine bright reinforces this idea of reaching for something unattainable yet magical.

The chorus, with its repetition and joyful tone, reinforces the notion of the night as a source of joy and inspiration. The singer is catching the moonlight, not simply observing it. The moonlight is something she can grab hold of, something that propels her forward. The second verse speaks of creating new worlds in the imagination, painting worlds in the clouds. The singer revels in the notion of chasing what others might see as impossible dreams. She refuses to settle for the mundane or the ordinary.

Overall, "Moonlight" is a celebration of the power of the night to inspire us, to make us feel infinite, and to help us find our way.

Line by Line Meaning

Stepping into the darkness
I am confident in finding my way through the unknown

I know that I will find my way
I trust the journey I am on and believe it will lead me to where I need to be

Hey hey hey hey

You know I love the night
I am drawn to the enchanting qualities of the nighttime

Too much to ever be afraid
My love for the night outweighs any fear I might have

Feeling infinite
I am connected to something larger than myself

Can't get enough of this
I am addicted to this sense of grandeur and possibility

And oh oh oh oh ohhh

I'm catching that moonlight
I am seizing the opportunities presented to me

Watching the stars shine so bright
I am in awe of the beauty around me

Every night out my window
Each evening I am given a chance to experience this wonder

Gives me just enough
I am content with what I have and do not require more

So I can go above
I can transcend my mundane existence and reach new heights

Heaven must be like this
This experience must be similar to what is felt in paradise

Up and up and far away
The possibility of what can be achieved seems endless and unreachable

I'm chasing what's in the clouds
I am pursuing what seems fantastic but is still within reach

I've painted worlds in my brain
I have created vast, imaginary realms in my mind