In 1992, she began to perform as a professional rock musician, playing in an all-female cover band called Lois Lane. When she started a band that played original music, Red Onion (Berkner, Brian Mueller, Adam Bernstein and Alan Lerner), she found song-writing to be a struggle--a problem that disappeared when she started writing children's music. "Writing music for kids has not been a struggle at all," Berkner has said. "The more I started working on material for children, the more I realized that it opened up creativity in me that I never knew I had."
She regularly appears on Noggin (with Lampert and Bernstein), a television network aimed at children, in music videos played between programs and on the program Jack's Big Music Show. Berkner has also appeared in Jamarama Live!, a touring music festival for children sponsored by Noggin, and in the 2006 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
In 2004, Berkner and Mueller had a daughter, Lucy, and the Laurie Berkner Band cut back on performing. "Daughter Lucy is her main audience now," her website noted.
Fly Me to the Moon
Laurie Berkner Lyrics
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let me see what spring is like on Jupiter and mars
In other words, hold my hand
In other words, darling, kiss me
Fill my heart with song and let me sing forever more
You are all I long for, all I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, I love you
The song "Fly Me to the Moon" performed by Laurie Berkner is essentially a love song that speaks of the desire to be taken away to a place where one can play and dream among the stars. The first two lines can be interpreted as a metaphorical representation of being transported away from reality and into a place of imagination and bliss. The reference to Jupiter and Mars implies an interest in exploring the depths of the universe and discovering new things.
The following two lines, "In other words, hold my hand. In other words, darling, kiss me" convey a sense of romantic love and yearning to be with another person. The desire to be held and kissed reflects a need for intimate physical contact, while the reference to "darling" suggests a deep emotional connection. The lines "Fill my heart with song and let me sing forever more" can be interpreted as a desire to be inspired and uplifted by the beauty of life and the love of another. The final lines, "You are all I long for, all I worship and adore. In other words, please be true. In other words, I love you. I love you" express an undying love and devotion, with a plea for honesty and a reaffirmation of commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Fly me to the moon and let me play among the stars
Take me on an adventurous journey far away from here where I can explore the unknown and live out my dreams.
Let me see what spring is like on Jupiter and Mars
Give me the opportunity to experience new worlds and see things I've never seen before.
In other words, hold my hand
Show me that you care about me and that you're there for me.
In other words, darling, kiss me
Express your love for me in a tangible way and show me that you desire me.
Fill my heart with song and let me sing forever more
Bring joy into my life and let me express my happiness through music and singing for all eternity.
You are all I long for, all I worship and adore
You are the one I desire and cherish above all else in this world.
In other words, please be true
Be honest and faithful to me in our relationship.
In other words, I love you
Expressing my deep affection for you and letting you know that you are always on my mind.
I love you
Repeating that I am deeply in love with you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bart Howard
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Xavier
on Lots Of Little Pigs
My favorite film is Raffi in concert with the RASB
Xavier
on Lots Of Little Pigs
I often play it in New York around the state line of New York and Vermont. In August 3rd I will be playing it in New Jersey.