Moon River
M. Gore Lyrics


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Moon River, wider than a mile
I'm crossing you in style some day
You dream maker
You heartbreaker
Wherever you're going
I'm going your way

Two drifters 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

Overall Meaning

The song "Moon River" by M. Gore is a romantic ballad in which an individual describes their dreams and hopes to pursue a journey, crossing the 'Moon River' in style. The song is about the shared journey of the two drifters and the longing to achieve their dreams by following the same path. It reflects on the excitement and wanderlust that one feels when embarking on a new adventure. The "Moon River" becomes a metaphor for the journey which is both limitless and filled with endless possibilities.


As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the singer's companion is both a dream maker and heartbreaker. In this instance, the dream maker creates opportunities for the singer to pursue their dreams while the heartbreaker tugs at their heartstrings along the way. This complexity of emotions is further examined through the metaphorical journey that the singer embarks upon, which can be seen as a metaphor for life itself.


Overall, "Moon River" is a song that captures the essence of human emotion, the wanderlust that we feel, and the optimism that we hold while chasing our dreams. It is a moving and soulful ballad that captures the listener's heart and takes them with the singer on a journey of self-discovery.


Line by Line Meaning

Moon River, wider than a mile
The vast and endless possibilities of life, that seem as wide and grand as the Moon River.


I'm crossing you in style some day
I will achieve great things and face the challenges of life with grace and elegance.


You dream maker
The world and its endless possibilities, which give birth to myriad dreams and aspirations in our heart.


You heartbreaker
The world, with all its unpredictability and harsh reality, that can break our heart and dampen our spirits.


Wherever you're going
No matter where life takes us, the journey will always be worth it, with all its ups and downs.


I'm going your way
I will follow my heart and chase my dreams, no matter where they lead me, with the same dedication and passion.


Two drifters off to see the world
Two kindred spirits, who are driven by the thirst for adventure and exploration, and who have no set destination in mind.


There's such a lot of world to see
The world is vast and full of wonders, that can take a lifetime to explore and experience fully.


We're after the same rainbow's end
They share the same aspirations and dreams, and are after the same elusive destination, that symbolizes their yearning for a better life.


Waitin' round the bend
The journey is long and winding, and sometimes we must be patient and persistent, and keep faith, while we wait for our dreams to come to fruition.


My Huckleberry friend
The person accompanying the singer on this journey, who is their trusted companion and ally, and who shares their values and aspirations.


Moon River and me
The singer's deep connection with the endless possibilities of life, symbolized by the Moon river, that will accompany them on this journey, no matter where it takes them.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Henry Mancini

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