The Blues
Mel Torme & Marty Paich Lyrics
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You saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon
You knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for
And then there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms could ever hold
I heard somebody whisper "Please adore me"
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold
Blue moon
Now I'm no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon
Now I'm no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own, blue moon
The song Blue Moon by Mel Tormé is a classic love song that talks about the sudden emergence of hope where there once was none. The song begins with the singer standing alone without a dream or love in their heart, set against the backdrop of a blue moon. The blue moon represents a rare occurrence and symbolizes the singer’s current state of forlornness. However, the moon seems to be a witness to the singer’s plea for love as it understands exactly why they are standing there in the first place.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue moon
The moon that appears infrequently, symbolizing a rare opportunity.
You saw me standing alone
I was lonely and without anyone to keep me company.
Without a dream in my heart
I was lacking ambition or direction in my life.
Without a love of my own
I was without a romantic relationship or a sense of belonging.
You knew just what I was there for
The moon knew my true intentions and desires.
You heard me saying a prayer for
I made a wish to the moon for someone to care for me deeply.
Someone I really could care for
I wanted to find a person who would be worth my love and devotion.
And then there suddenly appeared before me
Out of nowhere, an unexpected opportunity presented itself.
The only one my arms could ever hold
The person who would fulfill my romantic desires was the only one I wanted to embrace.
I heard somebody whisper "Please adore me"
Someone begged for my affection and admiration.
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold
After my wish came true, the rare blue moon turned into a symbol of good fortune and fulfillment.
Now I'm no longer alone
I found the love and companionship I was seeking.
Without a dream in my heart
I am no longer lacking direction or feeling unfulfilled.
Without a love of my own
I have found someone to love and who loves me in return.
Blue moon
The rare opportunity and symbol of my fulfilled desires.
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Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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