Blue Moon
Elvis Presley Lyrics


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Blue moon
You saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own

Blue moon
You knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a pray for
Someone I really could care for

Blue moon
You saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own





Blue moon
Without a love of my own

Overall Meaning

"Blue Moon" is a romantic ballad that was originally written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934. Elvis Presley covered the song in 1956, and his version became a classic. The lyrics are about a man who is standing alone without any dreams or love in his heart. He prays for someone he can care for, and the blue moon is a witness to his loneliness and solitude.


The phrase "Blue Moon" refers to an extra full moon that occurs in a season or month. It is a rare occurrence, and the phrase "once in a blue moon" is often used to describe something that happens infrequently. In the song, the blue moon is a metaphor for the man's loneliness and the rare chance that he might find someone to love.


The lyrics are simple but poignant, and Elvis Presley's rendition is emotional and heartfelt. The song speaks to the universal human desire for love and companionship, and the loneliness that can accompany the search for it. The dreamy melody and the singer's soulful voice make it a classic that is still loved today.


Line by Line Meaning

Blue moon
A rare and unexpected event has occurred


You saw me standing alone
You witnessed my loneliness and isolation


Without a dream in my heart
I had no aspirations or hopes for my future


Without a love of my own
I didn't have anyone to love or who loved me


You knew just what I was there for
You understood my purpose and intention


You heard me saying a prayer for
You were aware of my plea and request


Someone I really could care for
I desired a genuine and meaningful connection with another person


You saw me standing alone
You witnessed my loneliness and isolation


Without a dream in my heart
I had no aspirations or hopes for my future


Without a love of my own
I didn't have anyone to love or who loved me




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Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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You saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon
You knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for
Someone I really could care for
And then they suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will ever hold
I heard somebody whisper
"Please adore me"
And when I looked
The moon had turned to gold
Blue moon
Now I'm no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon
You saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon
You knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for
Someone I really could care for
And then they suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will ever hold
I heard somebody whisper
"Please adore me"
And I looked
The moon had turned to gold
Blue moon
Now I'm no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own



All comments from YouTube:

Paul ter Haar

As a kid I used to skip this "dreadful" song when I listened to Elvis, now I'm older I think this is one of his best performances.

LC86 _

This song is a masterpiece! Hauntingly beautiful vocals... instant goosebumps!

Arthur Ruhtra

I remember when this song came out I was a beautiful teenager my best friend Joe was talking to his honey and out side his house I put this record on and played it for them it echoed through the neighborhood that soft lonely night .. Joe died young not to many years after that night . Not a day goes by where I don’t think of him . I miss you friend

Andrew Halliday Music

My best friend joe died young too 20 years old...riding in the back of a pick up that ran a red light and crashed - but that was in like 2006.

Desperadow

Hey Arthur, why was the night lonely?

s baxter

@Desperadow hear the song.

Jordan Mcghie

Love this !!

Nightjaxxer

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Graham Cox

In my opinion this is his greatest vocal performance. Stunning.

Amanda Rose

I heard his version of this song for the first time today and I cried. Hauntingly beautiful.

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