moonchild
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On the night she born the lightning flashed and the thunder roar
But when they heard her cry -the clouds rolled back and the full moon fill the sky
Shinin` down in her eye
Can you hear her cry
Moon child
She always look so pale
She wrapped it up so tight -your mind come loose and you drift on out of sight
She`s a child of the night
Can you hear her cry
Moon child
....too high (she always tries to hide?)
The way she feel s on the darker side
She like to fall in love every time there`s a full moon up above
Then she`s out of this world
She`s another girl
And it makes her cry
I love to hear her cry
Moon Child
The song "Moonchild" talks about a girl who was born under a unique circumstance. When she was born, there was lightning and thunder, but once she cried, the clouds cleared, and the full moon shone brightly. This girl is different from others, and people can see that from her pale complexion and the way she dresses. She wears a long white veil so tight that it can make one's mind drift away. She is a child of the night, and it seems that she likes it that way. However, she often feels too high and lonely, so she falls in love every time there is a full moon up above. She becomes like another person, and it makes her cry.
Through this song, the writer explores the idea of being different and how people perceive those who are different. The girl in this song seems special because she was born under strange circumstances, and she embraces her uniqueness. However, her uniqueness also makes her lonely, and she needs to find a connection, even if it is superficial, with someone who understands her, even if only once a month. The song's tone is melancholic, and the catchy melody enhances the message of the lyrics, making it a memorable tune.
Line by Line Meaning
On the night she born the lightning flashed and the thunder roar
The night she was born, there was a thunderstorm with lightning that lit up the sky.
But when they heard her cry -the clouds rolled back and the full moon fill the sky
When she cried, the storm subsided and the full moon appeared in the sky.
Shinin` down in her eye
The moonlight was reflected in her eyes.
Can you hear her cry
Can you hear her crying?
She always look so pale
She always looks very pale.
The things she wear and the long white veil
She wears things that are long and white, like a veil.
She wrapped it up so tight -your mind come loose and you drift on out of sight
She wraps herself in her veil so tightly that when you look at her, you get lost in thought and begin to drift off into a trance.
She`s a child of the night
She is someone who belongs to the night.
....too high (she always tries to hide?)
The line is unclear and may either mean that she always tries to hide or that she always feels too high/overwhelmed.
The way she feel s on the darker side
She feels more comfortable in dark settings.
She like to fall in love every time there`s a full moon up above
She tends to fall in love whenever there is a full moon in the sky.
Then she`s out of this world
At such times, she feels like she is not of this world.
She`s another girl
During those times, she transforms into a different person.
And it makes her cry
This transformation moves her so much emotionally that she starts crying.
I love to hear her cry
The singer loves to hear her emotional crying during her transformation.
Moon Child
The title of the song is repeated and represents the girl who belongs to the night and is transformed by the full moon.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL MCCOY, TONY PETTITT, ALEXANDER JAMES WRIGHT, PAUL ALEXANDER WRIGHT, PETER YATES
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