How High the Moon
Mary Ford Lyrics
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How faint the tune
Somewhere there's heaven
How high the moon
There is no moon above
When love is far away too
'Til it comes true
Somewhere there's music
How near, how far
Somewhere there's heaven
It's where you are
The darkest night would shine
If you would come to me soon
Until you will, how still my heart
How high the moon
Somewhere there's music
How faint the tune
Somewhere there's heaven
How high the moon
The darkest night would shine
If you would come to me soon
Until you will, how still my heart
How high the moon
Mary Ford's How High the Moon is a classic love song that explores the power of music and the longing for love. The song opens with the suggestion that music is always present, albeit sometimes just as a faint tune. Music represents hope and serves as a reminder that there is an ideal, perfect love. Similarly, the reference to heaven and the moon represent the heights that love can attain, the lofty ideals that one strives to reach in a relationship.
The next stanza explores the contrast between the beauty of love and the pain of separation. The line "There is no moon above when love is far away" poetically highlights the emptiness of being apart from the ones we love. The hope is that love will return and become a reality, holding the power to transform everything. The lyrics express that the love is not fully realized until both parties are fully committed to each other.
The song concludes with the repetition of the opening stanza, underscoring just how powerful music is as a symbol of love. The singer expresses a yearning for the love of their life that finds no comfort until that person returns. The final lines reflect the pain of waiting for love to be realized, with the singer's heart still yearning until that moment arrives.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere there's music
There is music playing somewhere, possibly very distant, but it still exists.
How faint the tune
The music that is being played is very faint and difficult to hear or decipher.
Somewhere there's heaven
There is a place of pure happiness and joy somewhere in existence.
How high the moon
This place of pure joy and happiness seems to be very far away, almost unreachable, much like the moon in the sky.
There is no moon above
When love is absent or not present, there are no stars in the sky to light up the darkness.
When love is far away too
When love seems distant or impossible, there is nothing that can bring light to the darkness.
'Til it comes true
Until love is felt and experienced, one's heart is void and longing.
That you love me as I love you
True love must be reciprocated in order to bring joy and happiness to both parties involved.
Somewhere there's music
There is music playing somewhere in the world, close or far away.
How near, how far
This music could be very close or very far away, but it still exists and can be heard.
Somewhere there's heaven
There is a place of pure happiness and joy somewhere in existence.
It's where you are
This place of pure joy and happiness is wherever the person you love is, as they bring happiness and joy with them wherever they go.
The darkest night would shine
Even the darkest of nights would be illuminated with the presence of the one you love.
If you would come to me soon
If the person you love would come to be with you soon, all darkness and sadness would fade away.
Until you will, how still my heart
As long as the person you love is not with you, your heart will remain still and void of joy and happiness.
How high the moon
The longing to be with the person you love feels almost impossible, just like reaching the moon in the sky.
Somewhere there's music
Music plays on regardless of whether or not we are happy and in love.
How faint the tune
Even though the music still plays, it is difficult to enjoy or appreciate it when one's heart is void of joy and happiness.
Somewhere there's heaven
There are good and happy moments in life that we can look forward to and cherish.
How high the moon
Sometimes, these happy moments feel far away and nearly impossible to reach, much like the moon in the sky.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Morgan Lewis, Nancy Hamilton
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@dmojor8788
Best version of this song ever recorded. Les was such a catalyst for what was to come. And Mary doesn't get the modern recognition she deserves for her singing. I love her voice. And I gotta confess, I've developed a bit of a crush on her. She was a looker.
@basilmarasco1975
"Mary Ford" was her stage name.
Real name? Colleen Summers
@kkampy4052
I like how she looks at Les when she says ..."and I love you"
@lacroixphilippe5433
Best ?!
@drinksnapple8997
C'mon man, listen to Ella Fitzgerald sing it!!
@janisgreen3617
@@drinksnapple8997 Nope. Gotta be Mary Ford.
@noelnewlon
They just stood there and delivered an impeccably flawless performance.
@Tordyboy
WOW.....! All those years ago (1951) These two were absolutely brilliant and so ahead of their time. Les Paul was a guitar pioneer, genius and legend. Coupled with Mary Fordβs velvety smooth, multitracked vocals. Sensational..!ππGreat stereo recording tooπ
@ronmarler5746
Mary Ford is the most underrated singer of all time. Mary played the guitar just well as Les. If it was Not for Mary Les would be a complete unknown now. Mary Ford should have gone down in history as the greatest singer of all time. So very sad all Mary Ford as ever had was a life of playing second fiddle to Les Paul. She never got the respect that she deserves. People bought Les Paul and Mary Ford records to hear Mary's beautiful voice singing. Les Paul would never have the money to develop the electric guitar and multitrack recording if were not for Mary, which will be several million dollars in today's money. it's high time Mary gets the respect that she deserves.
@wattyler6128
This song seems way ahead of its time