Moon
Eagleson Lyrics
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Something in your eyes I see
Soon begins bewitching me
It's that old devil moon
That you stole from the skies
It's that old devil moon in your eyes
You and you glance make this romance
Stars in the night
Blazing their light
Can't hold a candle
To your razzle-dazzle
You've got me flyin' high and wide
On a magic carpet ride
Full of butterflies inside
Wanna cry, wanna croon
Wanna laugh like a loon
It's that old devil moon in your eyes
Just when I think
I'm free as a dove
Old devil moon
Deep in your eyes
Blinds me with love
The lyrics of Eagleson’s song “Moon” can be interpreted as someone who is deeply in love and is mesmerized by the person they are with. When they look into their eyes, they see something that is captivating and bewitching, and they are pulled in by this feeling. The old devil moon that the person they are with stole from the skies is a metaphor for the irresistible force that they possess. The imagery of stars in the night blazing their light, but unable to hold a candle to the other person’s razzle-dazzle, reinforces the idea that the other person’s charm and magnetism cannot be compared to anything else.
The lyrics describe the emotions of someone who is enamoured with their partner, and the feeling is so intense that it makes them feel as if they are flying high and wide on a magic carpet ride. The butterflies inside and the desire to cry, croon, and laugh like a loon all convey the sense of exuberance and joy that love can bring. But just when they think they are free from the spell that the other person has cast, the old devil moon in their eyes blinds them with love once again.
Overall, the song is a beautiful love ballad that captures the all-encompassing feeling of being in love, and how it can make someone feel like they are under a spell that cannot be broken.
Line by Line Meaning
I look at you and suddenly
When I gaze upon you, all at once
Something in your eyes I see
I detect a certain something in your eyes
Soon begins bewitching me
That something soon begins to charm and captivate me
It's that old devil moon
This captivating feeling is caused by the old, enchanting moon
That you stole from the skies
The moon that now bewitches me is the same one you stole from the sky
It's that old devil moon in your eyes
The moon I now see in your eyes is that same old devil moon
You and you glance make this romance
The love between us is heightened by the way you glance at me
Too hot to handle
Our love is so intense that it cannot be ignored or denied
Stars in the night
Even the stars in the sky at night
Blazing their light
Radiating their light and beauty
Can't hold a candle
Are not nearly as impressive or inspiring
To your razzle-dazzle
As your charming and dazzling presence
You've got me flyin' high and wide
You have caused me to feel positively elated and excited
On a magic carpet ride
As if I am soaring over the world, transported by magic
Full of butterflies inside
Filled with the fluttering feeling of anticipation and excitement
Wanna cry, wanna croon
I feel overcome with emotions and want to sing or weep
Wanna laugh like a loon
Or even laugh uncontrollably
It's that old devil moon in your eyes
It's all because of the old devil moon that still shines in your eyes
Just when I think
Just as I believe
I'm free as a dove
That I am completely free and unattached
Old devil moon
The old, bewitching moon
Deep in your eyes
Is still there, deep within your eyes
Blinds me with love
And it continues to captivate and overwhelm me with love
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Burton Lane, E. Y. Harburg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kelleywazhere
Moon river, wider than a mile
I'm crossing you in style some day
Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker
Wherever you're goin', I'm goin' 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, waitin' 'round the bend
My huckleberry friend, moon river, and me.
(Instrumental)
Two drifters, off to see the world
There's such a lot of world to see
We're after the same rainbow's end, waitin' 'round the bend
My huckleberry friend, moon river, and me.
@DL-wz3kj
The harp made this even more magical, just need a version of you sitting on a fire escape with the harp playing over it to get that Breakfast at Tiffany vibe
@recoveringsoul755
Yes. This is beautiful. Always loved this song.
@SunflowerSpotlight
That’d actually not be that hard with a lap harp. I’ve got one and could totally make it onto a fire escape, lol. 😅 But I’m in a small town in the south. The chords are more complicated with smaller harps because you don’t have pedals or switches; you have to pre-tune for each song, and even then sometimes you’ve got to fake it. A concert harp like that... I’d go bananas for the chance to play one of those. It’s also really cool to see a guy playing it! It’s so stereotyped that I really love male harpists.
@TJLambert
So much yes.
@davidjohn_va
3:12 He sings loud enough for the harp mic to pick up his echos and it just makes this mesmerising reverb effect.. magical..
@59markr
Chase & Francois - a sublime treatment of a song so near and dear to the hearts of so many of us. Respect.
@jacquelinevizcarra6124
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@jacquelinevizcarra6124
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@kelleywazhere
Moon river, wider than a mile
I'm crossing you in style some day
Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker
Wherever you're goin', I'm goin' 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, waitin' 'round the bend
My huckleberry friend, moon river, and me.
(Instrumental)
Two drifters, off to see the world
There's such a lot of world to see
We're after the same rainbow's end, waitin' 'round the bend
My huckleberry friend, moon river, and me.
@philipford6183
Beautiful performances.