American jazz singer, songwrit… Read Full Bio ↴Born July 11, 1983, in New York City.
American jazz singer, songwriter, pianist. Now signed to Warner Records and working with mega-producer, David Foster, Peter's third CD, the newly titled East of Angel Town, was released in late 2007. This will mark yet another departure as it will be his first release of all original material, all of the songs written or co-written by him and featuring another diverse mix of styles. This album hits more of a rock/pop arena, ranging from ballads to blues to funk to pop, yet always underscored by his amazing talent and piano skills.
On the Moon
Peter Cincotti Lyrics
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But pretend and lead me on, that's all you do
I try to still believe but now I'm through
And the only place I see is calling out to me
It's the only place I know
It's the place where I must go
On the moon, that's where you'll find me soon.
I'll be alone again
I'll be waiting on the moon for you
I sit and reminisce for many hours
I miss the rain and all the pretty flowers
I dream of all the cities and their towers
And I hope you wonder why
I'm lying in the sky
I'll even let you in for free
If you come and visit me
On the moon, that's where you'll find me soon.
I'll be alone again
And all I'll do is to lie there till I die there
Waiting on the moon for you
Would you ever even dream to go to the extreme
And would you ever want to be the one to rescue me
On the moon, that's where you'll find me soon.
All alone again
Unwinding there and praying that you'll find me there
Waiting on the moon for you
On the moon, that's where you'll find me soon.
And still your face will be haunting me
So if you're ever wanting me
I'll be waiting on the moon for you
The lyrics of Peter Cincotti's song On The Moon speak of a relationship where one person (presumably the singer) cares deeply for the other but is tired of being led on with false hope. The only escape from this cycle of disappointment is to retreat to the moon where they can be alone and away from the pain of unrequited love. The singer reminisces about the world they left behind, missing the simple pleasures of rain and flowers, and dreaming of cities with towering buildings. At the same time, they hold out hope that the person they care for will realize their mistake and come find them on the moon.
The repeated line "I'll be waiting on the moon for you" conveys a sense of longing and desperation, as if the singer has pinned all their hopes on this one possibility. The moon becomes a symbol of escape, a place where they can be alone with their thoughts and feelings, but also a place of loneliness where they must wait indefinitely for a love that may never come. The singer's willingness to let the other person in "for free" shows that despite the hurt and frustration, they still hold onto the hope of a reunion.
Overall, On The Moon is a bittersweet exploration of love and longing, with a touch of surrealism as the moon serves as both refuge and prison. The lyrics convey a complex mix of emotions, from gentle yearning to deep despair, and speak to anyone who has ever felt stuck in a difficult relationship or struggled to let go of a love that wasn't meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I care for you
I have feelings for you and value you as a person
But pretend and lead me on, that's all you do
You are being insincere and teasing me with false hope
I try to still believe but now I'm through
I made an effort to hold onto hope, but I'm giving up now
And the only place I see is calling out to me
The only thing that seems alluring to me now is the idea of leaving this situation
It's the only place I know
I feel stuck and see no other way out
It's the place where I must go
I need to escape from this situation and go elsewhere
On the moon, that's where you'll find me soon.
I will be unavailable and unreachable, which means that I am moving on from this
I'll be alone again
I'm accepting the fact that I'll be by myself again, but I'm willing to do this
That's okay, I must be on my own again.
I need to rely on myself and be independent once more, which I am willing to do
I'll be waiting on the moon for you
Even though I'm leaving, I am still hoping that you'll come around
I sit and reminisce for many hours
I spend a lot of time thinking about things that happened in the past
I miss the rain and all the pretty flowers
I miss the beauty and simplicity of things
I dream of all the cities and their towers
I imagine grandiose and impressive things that I know are far away from me
And I hope you wonder why
I'm hoping that you'll think about me and feel regret for your actions
I'm lying in the sky
I am far off and out of reach
I'll even let you in for free
If you come to where I am, I will not hold any grudges or ask anything of you
If you come and visit me
I am still hoping that you will come to see me
Would you ever even dream to go to the extreme
Are you willing to take things very far and come to the moon to see me?
And would you ever want to be the one to rescue me
Are you willing to take the initiative and come to see me, even though you caused the situation?
All alone again
I am once again by myself
Unwinding there and praying that you'll find me there
I am relaxing and enjoying my solitude, while still hoping that you'll come to see me
And still your face will be haunting me
Even though I am trying to move on, I will still think about you and your impact on me
So if you're ever wanting me
If you ever change your mind and want to come and see me
I'll be waiting on the moon for you
I will still be hopeful and waiting for you to make a move
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETER CINCOTTI
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BeverleyMK
Such beautiful lyrics & you can feel the emotion. Well done, Peter !
João Ricardo Mendonça
Besides being a handsome guy, Peter Cincotti's a true artist indeed, with an acute musical sense, both as a singer and a pianist. Love this song! Congrats!
Mike Zeegers
He is a fantastic musician particularly the live performance in NY, love him.
sboschcat
What a wonderful song and lyrics !
Love it ! ❤
JAIRA M.M. AMADEI
Linda música e interpretação maravilhosa!
TahseinTheGooner
I used to hear this song couple of years back. Lost it. Now found again. Thank God.
Jacqueline Leclercq
Beautiful song!!
Pamela Saavedra
hermosa cancion, excelente cantante :)
mary flick
Such a gorgeous song!
Joe Cates
This is my favourite Peter Cincotti song