In October 2004, Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer, and underwent surgery and chemotherapy. At the 2005 Grammy Awards, she made a return to the stage and, although bald from chemotherapy, performed a tribute to Janis Joplin with the song "Piece of My Heart". Etheridge's performance was widely lauded, with India.Arie writing "I Am Not My Hair" about Etheridge. Later that year, Etheridge released her first compilation album, Greatest Hits: The Road Less Traveled. The album was a huge success, peaking at #14 on the Billboard 200, and going Gold immediately. Her latest release is 4th Street Feeling.
Etheridge is known for her mixture of "confessional lyrics, pop-based folk-rock, and raspy, smoky vocals." She has also been an iconic gay and lesbian activist since her public coming out in January 1993.
Moondance
Melissa Etheridge Lyrics
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With the stars up above in your eyes
It's a fantabulous night to make romance
'Neath the cover of October skies
And all the leaves on the trees are falling
To the sound of the breezes that blow
And I'm just trying to please to the calling
Of your heart strings that play soft and low
And all the night's magic seems to whisper and hush
And all the soul moonlight seems to shine in your blush
Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love?
Can I just make a little more romance with you, my love?
I want to make love to you tonight
I can't wait 'til the morning has come
And I know how the time is just right
And straight into my arms you will run
When you come, my heart will be waiting
To make sure that you're never alone
And all your dreams will come true, dear
Therein that I will make you my own
Everytime I touch you
You just tremble inside
And I know how much you want me there
You can't hide
Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love?
Can I just make a little more romance with you, my love?
Well it's a marvelous night for a moondance
With the stars up above in your eyes
It's a fantabulous night to make romance
'Neath the cover of October skies
And all the leaves on the trees are falling
To the sound of the breezes that blow
And I'm just trying to please to the calling
Of your heart strings that play soft and low
And all the night's magic seems to whisper and hush
And all the soul moonlight seems to shine in your blush
Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love?
Can I just make a little more romance with you, my love?
One more moondance in the moonlight
The magic moonlight
Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love?
The lyrics of "Moondance" by Melissa Etheridge describe a romantic encounter on a night where the moon is full and the stars are bright. The singer suggests that the night is perfect for a moondance and to make romance. The falling leaves and the sound of the breezes create a serene and romantic setting, and the singer wants to satisfy the "calling of the heartstrings" that they hear from their beloved. The lyrics describe the magic of the night and the soulful feelings it evokes. The singer pleads for one more moondance and a little more romance, as they cannot wait until morning to make love. They want to seize the moment and make their dreams come true by making their beloved their own.
The lyrics of the song suggest that the singer wants to experience a passionate and intimate moment with their beloved under the cover of the October skies. The night is ideal, as the moon and the stars are shining bright, and the leaves are falling. The singer makes a plea to their beloved to experience one more moondance with them and to make a little more romance. The lyrics portray a magical and romantic atmosphere that evokes soulful feelings, and the singer wants to seize the moment to make their dreams come true.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's a marvelous night for a moondance
The night is perfect for a romantic dance under the moon
With the stars up above in your eyes
Your eyes sparkle with the light of the stars
It's a fantabulous night to make romance
The night is amazing for making love and being together
'Neath the cover of October skies
Under the October skies, we can be alone and intimate
And all the leaves on the trees are falling
Autumn is here and the leaves are falling
To the sound of the breezes that blow
The wind is blowing and rustling the leaves
And I'm just trying to please to the calling
I want to answer the call of your heart's desire
Of your heart strings that play soft and low
Your heart is speaking to mine, softly and gently
And all the night's magic seems to whisper and hush
The magic of the night is surrounding us, whispering and calming us
And all the soul moonlight seems to shine in your blush
The moonlight is shining on your face, making you blush with beauty
Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love?
Can we dance together under the moonlight, just once more?
Can I just make a little more romance with you, my love?
Can we be intimate with each other, just once more?
I want to make love to you tonight
I desire to be intimate with you tonight
I can't wait 'til the morning has come
I don't want to wait until morning to be with you
And I know how the time is just right
I know that now is the perfect time to be together
And straight into my arms you will run
You will come to me and we will be together
When you come, my heart will be waiting
I will be waiting for you, with my heart open
To make sure that you're never alone
I will be there for you, always
And all your dreams will come true, dear
I will do anything to make your dreams come true
Therein that I will make you my own
I want to make you mine, forever
Everytime I touch you
Whenever I touch you
You just tremble inside
You feel a tremor of desire inside you
And I know how much you want me there
I know how much you desire my presence
You can't hide
You can't hide your feelings for me
One more moondance in the moonlight
One more romantic dance under the moon
The magic moonlight
The enchanting light of the moon
Contributed by Dominic R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.