The Teenagers' first single, 1956's "Why Do Fools Fall in Love", was also their biggest. After Lymon went solo in mid-1957, both his career and those of the Teenagers fell into decline. Lymon eventually fell into heroin addiction, and died in 1968 at the age of twenty-five.
Blue Moon
Frankie Lymon Lyrics
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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 there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will ever hold
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
The classic song "Blue Moon," originally recorded by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, tells the story of a man standing alone under the moonlight, feeling lost and adrift without someone to care for. The first line, "Blue moon you saw me standing alone," sets the melancholic tone of the song. The blue moon is a reference to the rare occurrence of two full moons in a single month that can appear bluish in color.
The second line, "Without a dream in my heart, without a love of my own," suggests that the singer is searching for purpose and love in his life. He is feeling hopeless and isolated without a partner to share his life with. The third line, "Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for," implies that the moon is a silent observer to the singer's longing and desperation.
The next lines reveal that the singer was saying a prayer for someone to care for, and his wishes are seemingly answered when someone appears before him. The moon turns to gold, symbolizing hope and a new beginning for the singer. The final verse reveals that the singer is no longer alone and has found love, bringing him a sense of purpose and a dream in his heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue moon you saw me standing alone
The phenomenon of a second full moon occurring within a month had allowed me to contemplate my loneliness as I stood by myself.
Without a dream in my heart
There was a void in my life that could not be filled and I had lost all ambition.
Without a love of my own
I had yet to find a special someone to share my life with and my heart remained unfulfilled.
Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for
The moon seemed to understand my longing for companionship and a deeper connection with another person.
You heard me saying a prayer for
Through my thoughts and actions the moon perceived my desperate yearning for love.
Someone I really could care for
I longed for the love and affection of a special person whom I could cherish and dote upon.
And then there suddenly appeared before me
Miraculously, a potential love interest presented themselves before me and I was instantly captivated.
The only one my arms will ever hold
This person had become the sole object of my affections and I knew deep in my heart that they were the one for me.
I heard somebody whisper "Please adore me"
My yearning for this person was so strong that I believed I could hear them pleading with me to reciprocate their feelings and cherish them in return.
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold!
Everything around me, including the moon itself, seemed to shimmer and glow with new found happiness and joy as I basked in the love of the one I held in my arms.
Blue moon! Now I'm no longer alone
Thanks to the appearance of this special person, I am no longer in a state of loneliness and despair and my heart is finally filled with contentment and love.
Without a dream in my heart
The void that once lay inside me has been filled with the hope, anticipation and possibility that come with sharing a life with a loved one.
Without a love of my own
My heart that was once so empty and forlorn is now overflowing with the love of the one I cherish most deeply.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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@Savadorason1
What a tragic end to a young talent. If he could have left the STREETS alone & stayed with music & education, then even when his voice changed after puberty, he still would've had the sky as the limit.
@daved3713
+Savadorason1
agreed. I still hold him as number #1 in terms of voice at that age group
@tyronesmith8250
One of the best versions of this song that I have ever heard. Amazing, creative and beautiful!!!
@simonbolivar5596
Maravillosa voz
@joep3804
Gold masterpiece until the end of time.R.I.P my dude
@thomasroberts1945
One of the best singers of all time. Left too soon.
@karenbruce2006
I wished he had left the streets alone, just think he had a lot of talent to show the young people who are trying to make it big in the music world. He is greatly missed.
@dolomonspov5079
it's so melancholic. so sentimental....
@ceeceetracey9839
This is magical. Too bad Black American Entertainers didnt have the proper guidance back in the 40s 50s and 60s when they started making all of that money.
@bellini7verdi
ME HA ENCANTADO......................