Breakfast At Tiffany's
Henry Mancini & His Orchestra and Chorus Lyrics
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Wider than a mile:
I'm crossin' you in style
Some day.
Old dream maker,
You heart breaker,
Wherever your goin',
I'm goin' your way:
Off to see the world,
There's such a lot of world
To see.
We're after the same
Rainbow's end
Waitin' round the bend,
My huckleberry friend,
Moon River
and me.
The song "Moon River" composed by Henry Mancini in 1961 is a masterpiece, and its lyrics are full of meaning. The song talks about crossing a river that is wider than a mile with style, which depicts the journey of life. The singer is confident that someday they will cross the river in style, and it is an aspiration that everyone has. The old dream maker refers to the one who gives us hopes and dreams, but sometimes they break our hearts. However, the singer shows that they are ready to follow the dream maker wherever they go.
The next set of lines states that they are two drifters off to see the world because there is so much to see. The world has endless possibilities that two drifters can explore. They are searching for the same rainbow's end and waiting around the bend. This speaks to the idea that everyone has a dream that they are waiting to accomplish. The line "my huckleberry friend" is a term of endearment, which refers to a close friend. The friend is with them on this journey in life, and they will cross Moon River together.
In conclusion, "Moon River" is a song about journeying through life and the endless possibilities that come with it. It's about following your dreams and having someone to share your journey with. The lyrics are powerful and timeless, and the melody is timeless, making it one of the greatest American classics.
Line by Line Meaning
Moon River,
The body of water, Moon River.
Wider than a mile:
The river is very wide and vast.
I'm crossin' you in style
Some day.
I will cross the river in a fashionable and stylish manner someday.
Old dream maker,
You heart breaker,
The river is personified as an old dream maker who can also break hearts.
Wherever your goin',
I'm goin' your way:
I will follow the river wherever it goes.
Two drifters,
Off to see the world,
We are two wanderers who want to explore the world.
There's such a lot of world
To see.
There is so much to see and explore in this world.
We're after the same
Rainbow's end
Waitin' round the bend,
We both seek to find the end of the rainbow, which is waiting for us just around the corner.
My huckleberry friend,
Moon River
and me.
I refer to the river as my trusted friend, along with myself and our shared journey.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER, HENRY MANCINI
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