Old Devil Moon
Karen Francis Lyrics


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I look at you and suddenly
Something in your eyes I see
Soon begins bewitching me
It's that old devil moon
That you stole from the skies
It's that old devil moon in your eyes

You and you glance make this romance
Too hot to handle
Stars in the night
Blazing their light
Can't hold a candle
To your razzle-dazzle

You've got me flyin' high and wide
On a magic carpet ride
Full of butterflies inside
Wanna cry, wanna croon
Wanna laugh like a loon
It's that old devil moon in your eyes

Just when I think
I'm free as a dove
Old devil moon




Deep in your eyes
Blinds me with love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Karen Francis's song "Old Devil Moon" are an ode to the overwhelming power of romantic love. The first verse describes the moment when two people first lock eyes and a deep connection is formed. The second verse paints a picture of the intense passion that can arise from that connection, likening it to a starry night sky that outshines any other light. The bridge of the song breaks down the singer's emotional state; they feel both exhilarated and overwhelmed by the intensity of their feelings for their beloved.


The repetition of the phrase "old devil moon" throughout the song adds a sense of mysticism and enchantment to the lyrics. The moon, often associated with romance and emotional intensity, takes on an almost supernatural quality in the song. The image of the moon being "stolen from the skies" and residing in the lover's eyes adds a touch of whimsy, as if the magic of the moon has been transferred to the beloved.


Overall, "Old Devil Moon" is a passionate and evocative love song that captures the wonder and intensity of falling deeply in love.


Line by Line Meaning

I look at you and suddenly
As soon as I glance at you


Something in your eyes I see
There's an unmistakable expression in your eyes


Soon begins bewitching me
Immediately captivating and casting a spell on me


It's that old devil moon
The enchanting and irresistible moon


That you stole from the skies
The moon that you somehow acquired from the heavens


It's that old devil moon in your eyes
Its influence continues to shine through your eyes


You and you glance make this romance
Our connection, intensified by your frequent and meaningful glances


Too hot to handle
The passion is at its peak and almost overwhelming


Stars in the night
The twinkling and peaceful stars of the sky


Blazing their light
Unable to match the brightness of your presence


Can't hold a candle
Clearly inferior when compared with you


To your razzle-dazzle
The charming and attractive quality you possess


You've got me flyin' high and wide
I feel an exhilarating sensation, beyond my control


On a magic carpet ride
As though I'm floating through an enchanting journey


Full of butterflies inside
An intense fluttering feeling in my stomach


Wanna cry, wanna croon
Longing to shed tears or sing melodiously


Wanna laugh like a loon
An almost uncontrollable urge to laugh loudly


It's that old devil moon in your eyes
Your eyes continue to be the source of this irresistible longing


Just when I think
At the moment when I feel


I'm free as a dove
A sense of freedom from these irresistible feelings


Old devil moon
That captivating moon once again


Deep in your eyes
The cause of this insatiable feeling that still resides in your eyes


Blinds me with love
Leaves me absolutely vulnerable to the overwhelming emotions of love




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: BURTON LANE, E. Y. HARBURG

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