By her third album in 1990, Anything Is Possible, Gibson’s chart fortunes were diminishing; only the lead single, the album’s title track, made any headway, peaking at #26. It would be her final U.S. top 40 entry. She shed the wholesome teen image for 1993’s Body, Mind, Soul, and later appeared in a Playboy magazine pictorial. Despite her diminished profile, another seven albums followed between 1995 and 2022. In 2006, she reached # 24 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart with "Say Goodbye,” a duet with Jordan Knight. Gibson has also had starring roles on Broadway and touring musicals, including playing Eponine in Les Misérables and Sandy in Grease, as well as television and independent film work.
moonchild
Debbie Gibson Lyrics
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All day long I wait for the sun to disappear
So I can free myself in the cool night air
Take down my hair and feel the wind on my shoulders
With every breeze I feel my heart grow bolder and bolder
CHORUS:
Moonchild, want someone to dance the dream
Moonchild, wrap me up beneath the stars
Moonchild, come to me when the night grows dark
Tell me who you are, moonchild
I swear that I can feel your arms around me now
I know you're somewhere, ooh so I'm reaching out
All day a misty shadow follows me
I can hear you calling, darling,
Can't you see
I'm your
Moonchild, moonchild
Moonchild, moonchild
I'm your
Love it when your light shines down on me
Want someone to dance the dream
Come on and wrap me up beneath the stars
Why don't you come to me when the night grows dark
Moonchild
Love it when your light shines down on me
Want someone to dance the dream
Stars
Come to me
When night grows dark
Moonchild
Debbie Gibson's "Moonchild" is a romantic ode to the moon, which the singer sees as a mythical figure that inspires her. The song starts with her waiting for the sun to set so that she can be liberated in the darkness of the night. She refers to herself as a "Moonchild" who is not afraid of the night and feels empowered with every breeze that touches her skin. She basks in the moon's light, which she sees as a lover's embrace. She longs for someone to share this mystical experience with, a partner who would dance with her under the stars.
The chorus of "Moonchild" reinforces the singer's need for someone to connect with. She implores the moon to come to her and reveal its identity. She wants to know if the Moonchild is a figment of her imagination or a real being. The song oozes with romanticism, and the Moonchild becomes a symbol for love, freedom, and adventure. Gibson's lyrics are cleverly composed to evoke the emotion of the night, the tender moments of human connection, and the overwhelming sense of possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Moonchild, moonchild
Addressing the moon and establishing a connection with it
All day long I wait for the sun to disappear
Anticipating nightfall and freedom from the day's routine
So I can free myself in the cool night air
Looking forward to breaking free and feeling uninhibited under the night sky
Take down my hair and feel the wind on my shoulders
Enjoying the little things in life and finding beauty in nature
With every breeze I feel my heart grow bolder and bolder
Feeling more confident and courageous with every passing moment
Moonchild, love it when your light shines down on me
Expressing love for the moon and its light
Moonchild, want someone to dance the dream
Longing for a partner to share in the dreamy, magical experience
Moonchild, wrap me up beneath the stars
Desiring to be embraced by the stars and the moon's light
Moonchild, come to me when the night grows dark
Inviting the moon to keep her company during the darker hours of the night
Tell me who you are, moonchild
Curious about the moon's nature and identity
I swear that I can feel your arms around me now
Feeling a strong emotional connection to the moon and its light
I know you're somewhere, ooh so I'm reaching out
Believing in the moon's presence and reaching out to connect with it
All day a misty shadow follows me
Feeling a sense of melancholy or being lost during the day
I can hear you calling, darling
Feeling as though the moon is beckoning her to come and dance
Can't you see I'm your moonchild, moonchild
Asserting her identity as a lover and admirer of the moon
Love it when your light shines down on me
Expressing joy and appreciation for the moon's light
Want someone to dance the dream
Desiring to share in the dream-like experience with a partner
Come on and wrap me up beneath the stars
Inviting the moon and stars to envelop her in their light and magic
Why don't you come to me when the night grows dark
Asking the moon to keep her company during the darker hours of the night
Moonchild
Acknowledging her identity as a lover and admirer of the moon
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOY SWINEA
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