Blue Moon Of Kentucky
Paul McCartney Lyrics


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I said blue moon of Kentucky
Keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
I said blue moon of Kentucky
Keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
Well, it was on one moonlight night
Stars shining bright
Wish blown high
Love said good-bye
Blue moon of Kentucky
Keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
Well, I said blue moon of Kentucky
Just keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
I said blue moon of Kentucky
Keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
Well, it was on one moonlight night
Stars shining bright
Wish blown high
Love said good-bye
Blue moon of Kentucky




Keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Blue Moon of Kentucky" by Paul McCartney tell the story of heartbreak and loneliness after a lover has left. The phrase "blue moon" typically refers to a rare occurrence of an additional full moon within a month or season, but in this context, it refers to the feeling of sadness and melancholy that the singer is experiencing. He implores the blue moon to keep shining on him, despite the pain it represents, as a way of remembering the love that has been lost.


The lyrics paint a picture of a moonlit night, with stars shining bright, as the singer recalls the moment when his love said goodbye. The use of the phrase "wish blown high" suggests a metaphorical blowing away of hopes and dreams, as the reality of separation sets in. It's clear that the singer is in a state of mourning, and the repetition of the phrase "keep on shining" at the end of each verse reflects his desire to hold onto the memory of his lost love.


Overall, the lyrics of "Blue Moon of Kentucky" are a poignant reflection on the pain of heartbreak, and the power of memory and nostalgia to keep love alive even in the face of loss.


Line by Line Meaning

I said blue moon of Kentucky
The singer acknowledges the presence of the blue moon of Kentucky and addresses it directly.


Keep on shining
The singer requests the blue moon of Kentucky to keep shining its light.


Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
The singer specifies that the blue moon of Kentucky should shine its light on someone important who has left them feeling sad and alone.


Well, it was on one moonlight night
The artist sets the scene for a specific moment in time.


Stars shining bright
The artist observes the brightness of the stars in the sky.


Wish blown high
The singer describes making a wish and blowing on something to symbolize their desire.


Love said good-bye
The singer expresses the pain of having someone they loved leave them.


Just keep on shining
The artist reiterates their request to the blue moon of Kentucky to continue shining its light.


Well, I said blue moon of Kentucky
The artist addresses the blue moon of Kentucky again.


Keep on shining
The artist repeats their request for the blue moon of Kentucky to keep shining.


Well, it was on one moonlight night
The singer sets the scene for the same moment in time as earlier in the song.


Stars shining bright
The artist again observes the brightness of the stars in the sky.


Wish blown high
The singer repeats the same imagery of wishing on something and blowing it away to symbolize their desire.


Love said good-bye
The singer reiterates the pain of having someone they loved leave them.


Keep on shining
The song concludes with the singer's final request to the blue moon of Kentucky to keep shining its light.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bill Monroe

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