Moon River
Henry Mancing & His Orchestra Lyrics
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I'm crossing you in style some day.
Old dream maker, you heart breaker,
Where ever you're going,
I'm going your way.
Two drifters, off to see the world.
There's such a lot of world to see.
Waiting 'round the bend,
My huckleberry friend,
Moon River and me.
The song Moon River, as sung by Audrey Hepburn in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's, has become an iconic tune in American pop culture. This love song is a soothing ode to a river and communicates a yearning for adventure, hope, and companionship. The opening lines "Moon River, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in style someday" suggest that the singer is optimistic about their future and that they plan on embarking on an exciting journey. The singer addresses the river as a "dream maker" and "heart breaker" that they are willing to follow wherever it leads them. The phrase "I'm crossing you in style some day" suggests that the singer intends to cross the river in a grand fashion, indicating a desire to live their life in a grand and unforgettable manner.
The next stanza features the phrase "Two drifters, off to see the world, there's such a lot of world to see." This phrase signifies the wanderlust of the singer and their desire to experience the world. The line "We're after the same rainbow's end, waiting 'round the bend" represents the common goal between the two drifters, which is to find happiness and fulfillment. The singer refers to the river as their "huckleberry friend," implying that the river is their loyal companion on this journey. The final phrase "Moon River and me" reinforces the sentiment that the singer is not alone on this journey and that they will always have their beloved river by their side.
Line by Line Meaning
Moon River, wider than a mile,
Oh river, your vast expanse extends over a mile and looks so mesmerizing and beautiful.
I'm crossing you in style some day.
I will cross you, the Moon River, in a stylish and elegant manner in the future.
Old dream maker, you heart breaker,
Dear old river, you fulfill dreams but also break hearts because the journey is not always easy.
Where ever you're going,
No matter where you're headed, on to the ocean or wherever, I want to go with you.
I'm going your way.
I want to travel the same path and share the same voyage as the river.
Two drifters, off to see the world.
Two wanderers, aimlessly traveling the globe in search of happiness.
There's such a lot of world to see.
The world is vast and full of surprises that are waiting to be discovered.
We're after the same rainbow's end,
Our goal is to reach the end of a rainbow, which symbolizes hope and possibilities.
Waiting 'round the bend,
We are eagerly waiting for the next curve in our journey to see what's ahead.
My huckleberry friend,
My companion and partner in my journey who provides me with comfort and support.
Moon River and me.
Together we set out on this adventure, and I plan to share this journey with the river for as long as possible.
Contributed by Sophia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.