Moon River
Paul Carrack Lyrics

In Paul Carrack's rendition of the classic song "Moon River," he croons of an unparalleled sense of freedom and hope that emanates from the titular river. The lyrics muse on the vastness of the river, which seems wider than a mile, and the potential it holds for the two drifters who are crossing it in style. The singer addresses the river as a dream maker and heartbreaker, shining a light on the dual nature of dreams and their potential to both uplift and ground us. Nonetheless, the singer still speaks of chasing rainbows with his buddy, looking for a pot of gold found just at the edge of the bend, two drifters like a pair of Samuel Clements' river boys, "Huckleberry Finn" and Jim traversing the river creating excitement and discovery along the way.

The song expresses a yearning for the open road, for the limitless possibilities that lie just around the corner. The drifters are on a quest to see the world, to experience all its beauty, and to find a sense of belonging in each other. For them, "Moon River" is not just a physical place but a state of mind. They are in pursuit of a world beyond their current circumstances - one that is as vast and uncontainable as the river itself. The pairing of Carrack's soulful voice with the song's nostalgic yet hopeful lyrics makes for a wistful but ultimately uplifting listen.