By The Light Of The Silvery Moon
Fats Waller and His Rhythm with 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 song "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" by Fats Waller is a beautiful and romantic composition that speaks of a couple whose love blossoms under the light of the moon. The lyrics describe the desire of the singer to be affectionate with their partner, crooning love's tune to them as they spoon under the silvery moon. The honey moon is kept shining with the hope that love's dreams will come true, and in the company of the moon's silvery beams, the couple will soon be cuddling together.


The song's lyrics are a beautiful expression of the romantic feelings that people experience, particularly during the warm month of June - a time when many people get married. The use of moonlight as a symbol of love and romance goes back centuries, and the song captures these sentiments perfectly. The use of the term "honeymoon" also highlights the context of marriage and the dreamy, romantic period that follows newlywed couples. Overall, the song is a romantic ode to the beauty of love and specifically the love that flourishes under the light of the silvery moon.


Line by Line Meaning

By the light of the silvery moon
Under the bright moonlight


I want to spoon
I want to embrace and cuddle


To my honey, I'll croon love's tune
I will sing a love song to my special person


Honey moon, keep a-shinin' in June
Continue to remain bright and beautiful throughout the month of June


Your silvery beams will bring love's dreams
The moon's bright rays will bring romantic dreams to life


We'll be cuddlin' soon
We will soon be holding each other closely


By the silvery moon
Under the moon's bright and silver light




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

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