Harvest Moon
Crosby Stills Nash and Neil Young Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Hear what I have to say
Just like children sleepin'
We could dream this night away
But there's a full moon risin'
Let's go dancin' in the light
We know where the music's playin'
Because I'm still in love with you
I want to see you dance again
Because I'm still in love with you
On this harvest moon
When we were strangers
I watched you from afar
When we were lovers
I loved you with all my heart
But now it's gettin' late
And the moon is climbin' high
I want to celebrate
See it shinin' in your eye
Because I'm still in love with you
I want to see you dance again
Because I'm still in love with you
On this harvest moon
Because I'm still in love with you
I want to see you dance again
Because I'm still in love with you
On this harvest moon
The song "Harvest Moon" by Crosby Stills Nash and Neil Young may seem to be about wanting to dance under the full moon with a loved one, but upon digging into the lyrics a little deeper, it becomes apparent that there is more going on. The singer sings about watching someone from afar when they were strangers, then loving them completely when they were lovers. Now, as the moon rises, the singer wants to celebrate and see the person they are still in love with dance.
The singer's desire to dance with their loved one is a symbol of their desire to reconnect and recreate the joyful, carefree feeling they shared when they were in love. The fact that they are comparing themselves to sleeping children dreaming the night away shows a desire to be free from the constraints and complications of adult life, even if just for one night.
It's clear that the singer still loves the person they are singing about, and the fact that they are watching them as they have in the past shows that they are still somewhat distant from each other. However, the moonrise, symbolizing a new beginning, gives the singer hope that they can celebrate and reignite their love for each other.
Overall, "Harvest Moon" is a song about wanting to recapture the magic of a past love and using a new beginning as an opportunity to reconnect.
Line by Line Meaning
Come a little bit closer
Approach me physically or emotionally, I have something important to say
Hear what I have to say
Listen attentively and comprehend the message I am going to communicate
Just like children sleepin'
We are at peace like innocent, untroubled kids who are relaxed and fast asleep
We could dream this night away
We can enjoy every moment of this night until we fall asleep
But there's a full moon risin'
The full moon is rising to signify the start of a new phase
Let's go dancin' in the light
Let us dance under the moonlight and enjoy the romantic atmosphere
We know where the music's playin'
We are aware of where to go to listen to the music that will enhance the atmosphere
Let's go out and feel the night
Let us go and enjoy the magic of the night and live in the moment
Because I'm still in love with you
My strong love for you hasn't dwindled despite the passing of time
I want to see you dance again
I want to witness or experience the joy of watching you dance once more
When we were strangers
We started off as unfamiliar individuals
I watched you from afar
Initially, I observed you from a distance before approaching you
When we were lovers
We passionately shared romantic moments when we were intimately involved
I loved you with all my heart
I loved you with every fiber of my being when we were together
But now it's gettin' late
The night is aging, time is passing by quickly
And the moon is climbin' high
The moon is rising higher in the sky, moving toward its peak
I want to celebrate
I want to rejoice and cherish this moment
See it shinin' in your eye
I want to see the reflection of the harvest moon in your eyes and how it affects you
Because I'm still in love with you
My love for you is still intense and has not faded with time
I want to see you dance again
I want to witness or experience the joy of watching you dance once more
Because I'm still in love with you
My strong love for you hasn't dwindled despite the passing of time
On this harvest moon
On this beautiful full moon night, I want to enjoy every moment with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Neil Young
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@donaldcook3112
. . . There is just s o v e r y m u c h
... that we know so very little about .
And then in our depths of both grief
and ' n o t - k n o w I n g ' . . . this
c o m e s - t o p a s s , meant in it's
most literal sense ... it is not a coincidence - they do not exist .
She IS alive and well - for the both of you
dear fellows listed above - and all others
who know of such days and nights .
They know of our deepest sorrows and will
send ' s I g n s ' to reassure us that
' a l l i s w e l l ' .
No , I've never heard a Neil Young song
being played in a store or supermarket,
except just the once and that is one hell of a ratio .
It was ' H a r v e s t M o o n ' .
@ginny3491
Not sure if any one’s gonna read this, but I’m 15 and started highschool recently and I have terrible anxiety. I listen to this song almost everynight before school and it calms me down so much. It’s like a routine now I always look forward to listening to this. Thanks neil young for this song 🧡 Edit: hey guys, I’m 16 now getting ready to be a sophomore. I have hope for this year wish me luck 🧡🧡
@marcuscarlson2444
Hang in there it will get better :))
@YouGotTriggeredLOL
Life gets better kid, enjoy the ride 😊
@nankerphelge3771
In the hallway between classes, stand off to the side for a moment or two. Look for someone with their head down, avoiding eye contact and just putting one foot in front of the other. See if you can find them after that class. Approach quietly and say to them "Hello, my name is Ginny. I feel the same way." See what happens. I have found that if I can connect/help someone else, my own anxiety quiets down a bit. Peace.
@ginny3491
@@nankerphelge3771 I’ll try this! Thanks so much💕💜 it’s been hard but I’ve made some friends:)
@ginny3491
@@YouGotTriggeredLOL I sure hope it does, my anxiety is ruining everything!
@georgezygouris2884
My wife died from a brain tumour a week ago, in the age of 45, the last year she lost her mobility, she said to me " i am not afraid to die, but i am very sad because i will not be able to dance again. I lift her and we dance with this song, now she is up there! I just wanted to share this with you!! Thank you for traveling on this planet together!
@refacingleads
Wow dude thats horrible, sorry for your loss buddy. Hang in there man ! Your brave to share your story !
@TheSneezingMonkey
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what this song must mean to you both. Your memories live on forever. Keep your head up high my friend. All the best.....
@18jk
Your story floods me with tears