By The Light Of The Silvery Moon
Deep River Boys Lyrics


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By the light of the silvery moon
I want to spoon
To my honey, I'll croon love's tune
Honey moon, keep a-shinin' in June

Your silvery beams will bring love's dreams
We'll be cuddlin' soon
By the silvery moon




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Deep River Boys & Fats Waller And His Rhythm Band's song By the Light of the Silvery Moon paint a picture of a romantic evening under the moonlight. The singer expresses their desire to spoon with their sweetheart, sweetly crooning love's tune. The phrase "honey moon" is used as a pun, referring not only to the shining moon in the sky, but also to the idea of a newlywed couple's honeymoon period. The singer hopes that the moon's silvery beams will bring dreams of love, and they and their sweetheart will soon be cuddling in each other's arms.


Overall, the lyrics express the beauty and romance of a summer night spent with a loved one. The use of a pun and the nostalgic feel of the song also contribute to its charm and appeal. The imagery conjured up by the lyrics allows the listener to imagine themselves in a similar romantic scenario, making the song a popular choice for weddings and other romantic occasions.


Line by Line Meaning

By the light of the silvery moon
Under the moonlight, which appears bright and silver, I want to spend time with my loved one


I want to spoon
I yearn to hug and embrace my significant other


To my honey, I'll croon love's tune
I'll sing sweet and romantic songs to my beloved


Honey moon, keep a-shinin' in June
Oh, lovely moon, keep shining brightly throughout the month of June, which is symbolic of honeymoon period


Your silvery beams will bring love's dreams
The moon's shining rays will inspire romantic and loving thoughts and feelings


We'll be cuddlin' soon
My significant other and I will soon be holding each other in a loving embrace


By the silvery moon
Once again, under the bright light of the moon




Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Madden, Gus Edwards

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