Moon River
Danny Williams Lyrics


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Moon river, wider than a mile
I'm crossing you in style some day
Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker
Wherever you're going, I'm going your way

Two drifters, off to see the world
There's such a lot of world to see
We're after the same rainbow's end
Waiting 'round the bend
My Huckleberry friend
Moon river and me

(Two drifters, off to see the world)
(There's such a lot of world to see)
We're after the same rainbow's end
Waiting 'round the bend




My huckleberry friend
Moon river, and me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Danny Williams's "Moon River" talk about a person's aspirations and dreams of wandering aimlessly, discovering new places and finding themselves in the process. The song compares a river called Moon River to life, both of which can be seen as 'wider than a mile.' The singer is dreaming of crossing the river 'in style some day' with a dream maker who's also a heartbreaker. Even though the singer doesn't know where the dream maker is going, he's willing to follow them and cross the river together.


Furthermore, the lyrics speak about two drifters who are off to see the world together. They are in search of the same thing, which is the elusive rainbow's end, and on their way to finding it, they come across a place called Moon River, where they find comfort and camaraderie. The singer and his huckleberry friend will stay together until they find their destination or until they stumble upon something else.


The lyrics of "Moon River" are known for their poetic imagery and metaphorical usage. The song has been interpreted in many different ways, but the most common interpretation is that it is about following one's dreams, no matter how difficult or uncertain the journey may be. The song's universal theme has made it one of the most popular ballads of all time.


Line by Line Meaning

Moon river, wider than a mile
The singer is in awe of the vastness of the river.


I'm crossing you in style some day
The singer plans to cross the river in a fashionable and memorable way.


Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker
The singer addresses the river, which is both a symbol of hope and a source of pain.


Wherever you're going, I'm going your way
The artist is committed to following the river wherever it leads.


Two drifters, off to see the world
The artist has a companion and they are both setting out on a journey to explore the world.


There's such a lot of world to see
The singer acknowledges the vastness and diversity of the world.


We're after the same rainbow's end
The singer and their companion share a common goal or dream.


Waiting 'round the bend
The artist and their companion anticipate obstacles and unknown challenges along their journey.


My Huckleberry friend
The artist affectionately addresses their companion.


Moon river and me
The artist acknowledges the river's significance in their journey and their ongoing connection to it.




Lyrics © Tratore
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Henry Mancini

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