Recovering from a case of tinnitus that had come about after the recording of 1990's Ragged Glory and its subsequent tour (which produced 1991's Weld and Arc), Young was determined to return to the studio. Returning to Nashville and joining up with compatriots like Ben Keith, Young put down the electric guitar, returning to the acoustic guitar, piano and banjo that had dominated albums such as Harvest, Comes a Time and Old Ways.
The album earned the 1994 Juno Award for album of the year. The 2009 release Dreamin' Man is a live album of the subsequent 1992 tour and contains live renditions of all Harvest Moon tracks in a different order.
Harvest Moon
Neil Young Lyrics
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Hear what I have to say
Just like children sleepin'
We could dream this night away
But there's a full moon risin'
Let's go dancin' in the light
We know where the music's playin'
Because I'm still in love with you
I want to see you dance again
Because I'm still in love with you
On this harvest moon
When we were strangers
I watched you from afar
When we were lovers
I loved you with all my heart
But now it's gettin' late
And the moon is climbin' high
I want to celebrate
See it shinin' in your eye
Because I'm still in love with you
I want to see you dance again
Because I'm still in love with you
On this harvest moon
Because I'm still in love with you
I want to see you dance again
Because I'm still in love with you
On this harvest moon
In Neil Young's song Harvest Moon, the lyrics speak to the enduring love between two people who have grown together over time. The singer starts by asking his lover to come closer so they can share this moment and dream away the night like children. They both know that the full moon is rising, and they feel the pull to go out and dance in the light. The singer confesses that he's still in love with his lover and wants to see her dance again.
The song then takes us on a journey through their shared history. They went from being strangers to lovers, and the singer watched his lover from afar until they finally fell in love. Now, as the night grows late and the moon climbs higher, he wants to celebrate their love and see it shining in her eyes as they dance together under the harvest moon.
The lyrics to Harvest Moon are a beautiful tribute to enduring love and the importance of cherishing the moments we have together. The song became a hit when it was released in 1992, and it continues to be a beloved track by Neil Young fans to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Come a little bit closer
Neil wants the listener to pay attention and get closer to him
Hear what I have to say
Neil wants the listener to listen carefully to the message that he has to convey
Just like children sleepin'
Neil references the peaceful sleep of children to suggest the tranquility he desires to have with his listener
We could dream this night away
Neil would like to spend an entire night imagining with the listener
But there's a full moon risin'
Neil acknowledges that a full moon is rising, giving the opportunity to dance under its light
Let's go dancin' in the light
Neil wants to dance with his listener under the light of the rising full moon
We know where the music's playin'
Neil is aware of where the music is playing, suggesting a desire to go there and enjoy the festivities
Let's go out and feel the night
Neil suggests that he and the listener go out and experience the night life together
Because I'm still in love with you
Neil confesses that he is still in love with the listener
I want to see you dance again
Neil recalls a time when he saw the listener dance and wants to see it again
When we were strangers
Neil and the listener were strangers at one point in time
I watched you from afar
Neil monitored the listener's actions from a distance when they were strangers
When we were lovers
Neil and the listener had a romantic relationship at some point in the past
I loved you with all my heart
Neil had immense feelings of love towards the listener
But now it's gettin' late
Neil acknowledges the hour is getting late, and time is running out
And the moon is climbin' high
Neil observes that the full moon is rising high in the sky, which could be symbolic of life passing him by
I want to celebrate
Neil desires to cherish the current moment and views it as a form of celebration
See it shinin' in your eye
Neil wants to see the listener's eye sparkle, alluding to a reminiscing memory or a shared moment
On this harvest moon
Neil references the harvest moon, which is a full moon that appears during the autumn months
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Neil Young
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@donaldcook3112
. . . There is just s o v e r y m u c h
... that we know so very little about .
And then in our depths of both grief
and ' n o t - k n o w I n g ' . . . this
c o m e s - t o p a s s , meant in it's
most literal sense ... it is not a coincidence - they do not exist .
She IS alive and well - for the both of you
dear fellows listed above - and all others
who know of such days and nights .
They know of our deepest sorrows and will
send ' s I g n s ' to reassure us that
' a l l i s w e l l ' .
No , I've never heard a Neil Young song
being played in a store or supermarket,
except just the once and that is one hell of a ratio .
It was ' H a r v e s t M o o n ' .
@ginny3491
Not sure if any one’s gonna read this, but I’m 15 and started highschool recently and I have terrible anxiety. I listen to this song almost everynight before school and it calms me down so much. It’s like a routine now I always look forward to listening to this. Thanks neil young for this song 🧡 Edit: hey guys, I’m 16 now getting ready to be a sophomore. I have hope for this year wish me luck 🧡🧡
@marcuscarlson2444
Hang in there it will get better :))
@YouGotTriggeredLOL
Life gets better kid, enjoy the ride 😊
@nankerphelge3771
In the hallway between classes, stand off to the side for a moment or two. Look for someone with their head down, avoiding eye contact and just putting one foot in front of the other. See if you can find them after that class. Approach quietly and say to them "Hello, my name is Ginny. I feel the same way." See what happens. I have found that if I can connect/help someone else, my own anxiety quiets down a bit. Peace.
@ginny3491
@@nankerphelge3771 I’ll try this! Thanks so much💕💜 it’s been hard but I’ve made some friends:)
@ginny3491
@@YouGotTriggeredLOL I sure hope it does, my anxiety is ruining everything!
@georgezygouris2884
My wife died from a brain tumour a week ago, in the age of 45, the last year she lost her mobility, she said to me " i am not afraid to die, but i am very sad because i will not be able to dance again. I lift her and we dance with this song, now she is up there! I just wanted to share this with you!! Thank you for traveling on this planet together!
@refacingleads
Wow dude thats horrible, sorry for your loss buddy. Hang in there man ! Your brave to share your story !
@TheSneezingMonkey
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what this song must mean to you both. Your memories live on forever. Keep your head up high my friend. All the best.....
@18jk
Your story floods me with tears