The band is a musical project based around songs written and played by Ross Cowman (previously part of The Pasties) with various line-ups over the band's history. They use, at various times, the guitar, cello, harp, melodica, flute, glockenspiel, banjo, and of course, voices. Topics range from mental illness, gender standards, and male privilege, to the celebration of relationships and place.
Lineups:
A Long and Ugly Road
-Ross Cowman was previously part of The Pasties.
-Sara Lankutis sang and performed on the first album, A Long and Ugly Road.
The Winged Life
-Ross Cowman
-Onyx of Olympia, who sings and plays harp in The Winged Life, has performed and recorded solo and is a founding member of Olympia DIY supergroup Polka Dot Dot Dot.
-Christopher Schiel, who sings and plays cello in The Winged Life, has performed and recorded solo as SON.
-Bobby Joe Watson sings and plays banjo.
Battlegrounds
-Ross Cowman
-Danielle Chiero sings and plays flute.
-Micah Ellison, who sings and plays melodica in Batllegrounds, has performed and recorded in Seattle as Secret Plan.
Lions of Cascadia
-Ross Cowman
-Molly McDermott
-Sean Carson
-Danielle Chiero
Ross Cowman and Micah Ellison regularly perform in the band and are sometimes joined by Danielle Chiero.
Lover in the Moonlight
June Madrona Lyrics
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Lover in the moonlight I'm calling you
So come a little closer and we will do what lovers do
Lover in the moonlight I'm calling you
Believe when I say I will be true
Believe when I say I will be true
Don't be afraid of what other lovers do
Believe when I say I will be true
Kiss me one time under the cherry tree
Once
Kiss me one time under the cherry tree
Lover in the moonlight I'm calling you
Lover in the moonlight I'm calling you
So come a little closer and we will do what lovers do
Lover in the moonlight I'm calling you
Lover in the moonlight I'm calling you
Lover in the moonlight I'm calling you
Please, help me to write this lyric
"Lover in the Moonlight" is a romantic song that speaks to a long distance lover. The song is about longing for a lover who is far away, yet still feeling connected under the moonlight. The repetition of "Lover in the moonlight I'm calling you" emphasizes the singer's need to be with their lover despite the distance. They urge their lover to come closer, promising to be true and not to be afraid of what other lovers may do.
The imagery in the song is centered around the moonlight and cherry tree, which are both romantic and sensual symbols. The singer requests a kiss under the cherry tree, emphasizing the sweetness and purity of their love. The song ends on the same note of calling out to their lover, emphasizing the singer's unending longing for their beloved.
Overall, "Lover in the Moonlight" is a beautifully romantic and dreamy song that captures the essence of love in all its purity and simplicity.
Line by Line Meaning
Lover in the moonlight I'm calling you
I am searching for my lover in this romantic setting and calling out to them.
Lover in the moonlight I'm calling you
I am calling out to my lover again, hoping they will hear me and come closer.
So come a little closer and we will do what lovers do
I want my lover to come closer to me so we can share in the intimate moments that lovers do.
Lover in the moonlight I'm calling you
I am calling out to my lover once more, expressing my desire to be with them under the moonlight.
Believe when I say I will be true
I want my lover to trust me that I will remain faithful and committed to them.
Believe when I say I will be true
I am assuring my lover that they can rely on me to keep my promises.
Don't be afraid of what other lovers do
I am telling my lover not to worry about the actions of other couples, as they can trust me to be loyal.
Believe when I say I will be true
Once again, I am urging my lover to trust that I will remain honest and faithful to them.
So kiss me one time under de cherry tree
I am asking my lover to share a romantic moment with me by kissing me once under the cherry tree.
Kiss me one time under the cherry tree
I am requesting a single, passionate kiss from my lover under the beautiful cherry tree.
Once
I only want one kiss under the cherry tree.
Kiss me one time under the cherry tree
I am repeating my request for that one special kiss under the cherry tree.
Lover in the moonlight I'm calling you
Once again, I am calling out to my lover in the hope they will hear me and come closer.
Lover in the moonlight I'm calling you
I am expressing my desire for my lover to join me under the moonlight for a romantic moment.
So come a little closer and we will do what lovers do
Once more, I am urging my lover to come closer to me so we can share in the intimate moments that couples do.
Lover in the moonlight I'm calling you
One final time, I am calling out to my lover in the hopes they will join me for a romantic moment in the moonlight.
Contributed by Addison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.