I Wished On The Moon
Eddie Lyrics
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How faint the tune
Somewhere there's heaven
How high the moon
There is no moon above
When love is far away too
Till it comes true
That you love me as I love you
Somewhere there's music
How near, how far
Somewhere there's heaven
It's where you are
The darkest night would shine
If you would come to me soon
Until you will, how still my heart
How high the moon
Somewhere there's music
How faint the tune
Somewhere there's heaven
How high the moon
The darkest night would shine
If you would come to me soon
Until you will, how still my heart
How high the moon
The lyrics to How High The Moon by Eddie Heywood and His Orchestra speak of the power of love and the longing for it. The opening lines "Somewhere there's music, How faint the tune, Somewhere there's heaven, How high the moon" suggest that even when love seems faint and distant, it can still bring a sense of joy and heaven-like feelings. The idea of love being far away is reinforced in the second verse, "There is no moon above, when love is far away too, Till it comes true, that you love me as I love you". The absence of the moon reflects the absence of love, but when love comes true, it shines as bright as the moon above.
The song goes on to express the depth of the singer's desire for their loved one. The line "Somewhere there's heaven, It's where you are" suggests that being with the loved one is like being in heaven. The chorus repeats the idea of the moon shining bright and expresses the hope that the loved one will come soon to make the singer's heart still. The closing line "How high the moon" is a metaphor for the intense longing and passion the singer has for the loved one.
Overall, the lyrics to How High The Moon are a beautiful expression of the power of love and the way it can bring happiness and hope even when it seems distant. The imagery of the moon and music add to the dreamy and romantic quality of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere there's music
There is a hopeful feeling that music can always be found even when it seems far away.
How faint the tune
The music may be quiet or indistinct, but it still exists and has the power to bring joy.
Somewhere there's heaven
There is a place of great happiness and contentment beyond what can be found on Earth.
How high the moon
Heaven represents the ultimate source of love and happiness, which seems as far away as the moon but still within reach.
There is no moon above
When love is absent, everything feels dark and empty, as if the moon has vanished from the sky.
When love is far away too
Without love, life feels incomplete and distant from the happiness that can be found in loving relationships.
Till it comes true
But there is still hope that love will eventually be found, and that hope keeps the heart beating.
That you love me as I love you
The ultimate hope is that the love will be mutual and reciprocated, bringing fulfillment to both parties.
How near, how far
Love can seem tantalizingly close at times, but still far enough away to be out of reach.
It's where you are
But no matter the distance, heaven can be found in the presence of the person one loves.
The darkest night would shine
Even the bleakest of times can be illuminated by the light of love, if only that love were present.
If you would come to me soon
Love is still something that needs to be actively sought and pursued, and it is the absence of that love that makes everything seem dark.
Until you will, how still my heart
In the meantime, the heart aches with longing and feels still and empty without the love it desires.
How high the moon
Still, the hope remains that love can bridge the distance and bring the happiness that seems as high as the moon.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Morgan Lewis, Nancy Hamilton
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