Moon River
Petra Haden and Bill Frisell Lyrics


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Moon river, wider than a mile
I'm crossing you in style some day
Oh, dream maker, you, heart breaker
Wherever you're going I'm going your way

Two drifters off to see the world
There's such a lot in the world to see
We're after the same rainbows end
Waiting round the bend, my Huckleberry friend




Moon river and me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Moon River" by Petra Haden and Bill Frisell are about the journey of two drifters who are off to see the world. The singer describes the river as being "wider than a mile" and says that she is "crossing you in style someday." The use of the river as a metaphor for their journey is quite powerful as it symbolises the many twists and turns that they will encounter on their travels. The singer addresses the dream maker and heart breaker, asking him to lead the way because she will follow him wherever he goes.


The second half of the song is more personal, as the singer sings about her companion, her Huckleberry friend, with whom she is waiting for the Rainbow's end. The lyrics are simple yet dreamy and evoke a sense of longing and yearning for adventure. The reference to Huckleberry Finn adds a nostalgic touch to the song as it reminds us of the classic American novel. Overall, the song speaks of a desire to explore and seek adventure, making it a perfect song to listen to while on a road trip.


Line by Line Meaning

Moon river, wider than a mile
The moonlit stream is vast and wide, spanning beyond a distance of a mile


I'm crossing you in style someday
I will make an elegant journey across the river someday


Oh, dream maker, you, heart breaker
Addressing the creator of dreams, sometimes heartbreakingly elusive


Wherever you're going, I'm going your way
No matter where you journey, I am always in pursuit of you


Two drifters off to see the world
Two aimless souls setting out to witness the beauty of the world


There's such a lot in the world to see
The world is teeming with endless wonders to behold


We're after the same rainbows end
Our aspirations are united by the pursuit of a common goal


Waiting round the bend, my Huckleberry friend
Anticipating what lies ahead, my trusted companion


Moon river and me
Just me and the moonlit stream serenely existing together




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Comments from YouTube:

John

One guitar, one voice -- nothing else required. Perfection!

Iron Viking

The best version of this song that I have ever heard. Makes me cry.

christopher hanna

yep I cry when I listen to bill and Petra on this album. soooooooo good....

i2001

Beautiful!

Tom Ogburn

Exquisite.

Jim M

superb.thx for posting.

Blanca Domenech

nice

theHellza Poppin

Oooops... My Lady... tihs his really personnal work. you had to dare it. you won.

improcat1

She murdered Mercer and Mancini.

improcat1

She murdered Mercer and Mancini.

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