Fly Me to the Moon
George Shearing; Nat King Cole Lyrics

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Oh poets often use many words to say a simple thing
It takes thought and time and rhyme
To make a poem sing
With music and words I've been playing

For you I have written this song
To be sure you known what I'm saying
I'll translate as I go along

Fly me to the moon,
And let me play among the stars.
Let me see what spring is like,
On jupiter and mars.
In other words, hold my hand,
In other words, darling kiss me.

Fill my heart with song,
And let me sing forever more,
You are all I long for,
All I worship and adore,
In other words, please be true,
In other words, I love you.
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Fill my heart with song,
And let me sing forever more,
You are all I long for,
All I worship and adore,

In other words, please be true,
In other words, I love you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Trust In Me by George Shearing and Ernestine Anderson is about using music and words to convey a simple message of love. The singer acknowledges that poets often use many words to say a simple thing, and that it takes thought and time to find the right words that rhyme and sing to make a song that is meaningful. The song is dedicated to the loved one, and the singer wants to make sure that the message is conveyed clearly, hence the line "To be sure you know what I'm saying, I'll translate as I go along."

The song then goes into the chorus, which is a classic romantic sentiment of wanting to be with someone and being completely enamored by them. The lines "Fly me to the moon" and "Let me play among the stars" add to the dreamy, almost fantastical element of love, where the singer wants to escape with their loved one to far-off places. Then, the chorus repeats with "Fill my heart with song" and "You are all I long for", emphasizing the depth and completeness of the singer's love. The final line "In other words, I love you" just confirms the central message of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh poets often use many words to say a simple thing
It's common for poets to use a lot of words to explain something that can be said in a simple manner.

It takes thought and time and rhyme
Writing poetry requires careful thought, time, and finding the best words that fit perfectly with one another.

To make a poem sing
To make a poem interesting, catchy, and memorable, it should have a rhythm and a musical flow that catches the listener's and reader's attention.

With music and words I've been playing
I've been combining music and lyrics to express my thoughts and feelings to you.

For you I have written this song
This song is a dedication to you, someone special in my life.

To be sure you know what I'm saying
I want to make sure that you clearly understand what I'm trying to communicate to you.

I'll translate as I go along
I'll break down the lyrics of this song so that you can comprehend my message more clearly.

Fly me to the moon,
Take me on a romantic trip to space.

And let me play among the stars.
Allow me to have some fun and explore the vast universe.

Let me see what spring is like,
Let me experience the beauty of the season known as spring on planets like Jupiter and Mars.

On Jupiter and Mars.
These planets are known for their unique characteristics and climates.

In other words, hold my hand,
This is a subtle way of asking you to show affection and care.

In other words, darling kiss me.
In simpler terms, show me your love and affection by kissing me.

Fill my heart with song,
Let me feel the passion and joy of music deep within my soul.

And let me sing forever more,
Allow me to keep singing and expressing my emotions forever.