Moonlight Becomes You
Jimmy Van Heusen Lyrics
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You certainly know the right thing to wear
Moonlight becomes you, I'm thrilled at the sight
And I could get so romantic tonight
You're all dressed up to go dreaming
Now don't tell me I'm wrong
And what a night to go dreaming
If I say I love you
I want you to know
It's not just because there's moonlight
Although, moonlight becomes you so
You're all dressed up to go dreaming
Now don't tell me I'm wrong
And what a night to go dreaming
Mind if I tag along
If I say I love you
I want you to know
It's not just because there's moonlight
Although, moonlight becomes you so
The song "Moonlight Becomes You" by Jimmy Van Heusen is a beautiful serenade sung to a woman whom the singer finds incredibly beautiful and radiant under the moonlight. The lyrics are a tribute to the lady's appearance as she is dressed to go out and dream. The singer is in complete awe of how the moonlight complements the lady's hair and attire, adding to her ethereal appearance. He also hints at the possibility of romance on this beautiful night, and the prospect of being with her is quite irresistible.
The singer confesses his love for her and assures her that his feelings go beyond the magical ambiance of the moonlight. His love is genuine, and he wants her to know that she is beautiful, even without the moonlight. He respectfully requests to join her in her dreaming, hoping that he can make it more beautiful.
Overall, the song is a charming tribute to the beauty of women, and an ode to the romantic atmosphere of the moonlight. It is a declaration of love to one's significant other, whether it is during a beautiful night or any other time of day.
Line by Line Meaning
Moonlight becomes you, it goes with your hair
The moonlight enhances your natural beauty, it complements your hair
You certainly know the right thing to wear
You have a great sense of style and always dress appropriately
Moonlight becomes you, I'm thrilled at the sight
The moonlight makes you look even more amazing, and I feel excited just looking at you
And I could get so romantic tonight
Seeing you like this makes me feel really romantic, and I want to spend the evening with you
You're all dressed up to go dreaming
You're wearing something that suggests you're ready for some imaginative thinking or fantasizing
Now don't tell me I'm wrong
I believe I'm correct about this, so I don't want you to argue with me
And what a night to go dreaming
The atmosphere is perfect for some creative thinking, it's a great night for dreaming
Mind if I tag along
May I join you in your imaginative thinking or fantasizing?
If I say I love you
If I express strong affection towards you
I want you to know
It's important to me that you're aware of this
It's not just because there's moonlight
My love for you is not based solely on the presence of moonlight
Although, moonlight becomes you so
But I can't help but admit that the moonlight does make you even more beautiful
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, JOHNNY BURKE
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