Fly Me to the Moon
Douglas Gamley His Orchestra and Chorus Lyrics
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To say a simple thing
It takes thought and time and rhyme
To make a poem sing
With music and words I've been playing
For you I have written a song
To be sure you know what I'm saying
I'll translate as I go along
Fly me to the moon
And let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars
In other words
Hold my hand
In other words
Darlin' kiss me
Fill my heart with song
And let me sing forevermore
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words
Please be true
In other words
I love you
The first verse of "Fly Me To The Moon" acknowledges the power of poetry in expressing feelings, but notes that it can take a lot of work to do so effectively. The singer then declares that they have written a song for someone, and will "translate" the lyrics as they go along, suggesting that they want to make sure the message is clear.
The chorus of the song focuses on the desire to escape Earth and travel among the stars, specifically mentioning Jupiter and Mars. The lyrics use the metaphor of flying to express the idea of being lifted up and away from the mundane world. The singer then asks their partner to hold their hand, and to kiss them - that is, to show physical affection. The second verse of the song continues to focus on love and devotion, with the singer declaring that their heart is filled with song because of their beloved. The partner is described as someone who is worshipped and adored. The singer asks their beloved to be truthful and to reciprocate their love.
Overall, "Fly Me To The Moon" is a romantic song that expresses a desire for escape, both physically and emotionally. The lyrics use the power of poetry and music to convey deep feelings of love and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Poets often use many words
It is common for poets to use a lot of words
To say a simple thing
In order to express something simple
It takes thought and time and rhyme
It requires careful consideration, time, and effort to make a poem sound good
To make a poem sing
To make a poem sound beautiful
With music and words I've been playing
I have been creating music and writing lyrics
For you I have written a song
I have created this song specifically for you
To be sure you know what I'm saying
So that you can understand the message I am trying to convey
I'll translate as I go along
I will provide explanation and clarification as we go through the song
Fly me to the moon
Take me away to a distant, dreamlike place
And let me play among the stars
Allow me to enjoy the company of the celestial bodies
Let me see what spring is like
I want to experience what it's like to witness the season of spring
On Jupiter and Mars
Even on distant planets such as Jupiter and Mars
In other words
Said more simply
Hold my hand
Physically be next to me and support me
In other words
Put differently
Darlin' kiss me
Show me affection by giving me a kiss
Fill my heart with song
Let your music fill me with happiness
And let me sing forevermore
Let me have a lifetime of excitement and joy
You are all I long for
There is nothing more I desire than you
All I worship and adore
You are everything that is important to me
In other words
Put simply
Please be true
I ask that you are honest with me
In other words
Said more clearly
I love you
I have strong feelings of affection for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bart Howard
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