The band formed i… Read Full Bio ↴Prairie Oyster are a Canadian country music group.
The band formed in 1974 as a trio, consisting of singer/bassist Russell deCarle, guitarist Keith Glass and steel guitarist Denis Delorme. They toured and performed on television, but did not record. They subsequently broke up in 1978.
In 1982, the band reunited, adding fiddler John P. Allan, keyboardist Joan Besen and drummer Bruce Moffat to the lineup.
In 1996, Bohdan Hluszko replaced Moffat on the album Blue Plate Special, and in the following year Hluszko (now Michelle Josef) was fired from the band after coming out as transgendered. The band released What Country Is This? in 1998, followed by a greatest hits collection in 2000.
In 2006, deCarle, Glass, Allan, Besen and Delorme got back together to release One Kiss on Open Road Recordings, and they continue to tour across Canada. In total, the band has won 6 Juno Awards for "Best Country Group or Duo" and a total of 11 Canadian Country Music Awards. In September 2008, the band will be inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.
Man in the Moon
Prairie Oyster Lyrics
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I'd shine down my light for you
Each silvery beam would caress you in dreams
Like my two loving arms used to do
I'd watch over you every night
Never too late or too soon
But always on time
My love light would shine
Some say it's better to love and then lose
Than never have loved at all
It's hard to return the love that once burned
To the cold lonely world where nobody calls
Repeat Chorus
I'm only a phone call away from your voice
But our lives have grown so far apart
I'd have less resistance way up in the distance
Sending my love light straight into your heart
Chorus - repeat to end
But always on time
My lovelight would shine
If I was the man in the moon
In the Prairie Oyster's song "Man in the Moon," the singer confesses his longing to be with his lover again. If he were the man in the moon, he would shine down his light for her every night, and each silvery beam would caress her in dreams like his two loving arms used to do. Despite being far away from each other, he would always be there for her, never too late or too soon, shining his love light to guide her way.
The chorus repeats the message, emphasizing that the singer's love for his partner is unwavering, even though they cannot be together physically. The second verse acknowledges how painful it is to lose love and how difficult it is to rekindle old flames. The singer recognizes that their lives have grown apart, but he longs to bridge that gap and send his love straight into her heart.
Overall, "Man in the Moon" is a heartfelt plea for love and connection. The singer's desire to be with his partner is palpable, and the song's dreamy, romantic tone captures the essence of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
If I was the man in the moon
If I had a chance to be there for you no matter the distance
I'd shine down my light for you
I'd shower you with all the love and care
Each silvery beam would caress you in dreams
Every ray of my light would help you experience a peaceful and serene slumber
Like my two loving arms used to do
Just like I used to hold and comfort you with my warmth and love
I'd watch over you every night
I'd be there to keep you company, even in your solitary nights
Never too late or too soon
No matter when you need me, I'll be there for you
But always on time
I promise to be prompt in guiding you and making sure you're safe and sound
My love light would shine
My love for you would radiate like a beacon, lighting up your life
Some say it's better to love and then lose
Some may argue that it's worth it, even if the love doesn't last forever
Than never have loved at all
Rather than living a life without love or passion
It's hard to return the love that once burned
It's often difficult to rekindle the same intensity of love that was once present
To the cold lonely world where nobody calls
To a world filled with loneliness and emptiness where companionship is scarce
I'm only a phone call away from your voice
Even though we're apart, I'm always accessible and just a call away
But our lives have grown so far apart
Despite the distance between us, I still feel a strong connection with you
I'd have less resistance way up in the distance
Being far away would not make it difficult for me to love and care for you
Sending my love light straight into your heart
I'd make sure my love for you would reach your heart, no matter the distance
Contributed by Scarlett D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@estefaniaaguilarmartinez1256
LETRA
Si yo fuera el hombre en la luna
If I was the man in the moon
Brillaría mi luz por ti
I'd shine down my light for you
Cada rayo plateado te acariciaría en sueños
Each silvery beam would caress you in dreams
Como solían hacer mis dos brazos amorosos
Like my two loving arms used to do
Te cuidaría todas las noches
I'd watch over you every night
Nunca es demasiado tarde o demasiado pronto
Never too late or too soon
Pero siempre a tiempo
But always on time
Mi luz de amor brillaría
My love light would shine
Si yo fuera el hombre en la luna
If I was the man in the moon
Algunos dicen que es mejor amar y luego perder
Some say it's better to love and then lose
Que nunca he amado en absoluto
Than never have loved at all
Es difícil devolver el amor que una vez ardió
It's hard to return the love that once burned
Al frío mundo solitario donde nadie llama
To the cold lonely world where nobody calls
Estoy solo a una llamada de distancia de tu voz
I'm only a phone call away from your voice
Pero nuestras vidas han crecido tan lejos
But our lives have grown so far apart
Tendría menos resistencia en la distancia
I'd have less resistance way up in the distance
Enviando mi luz de amor directamente a tu corazón
Sending my love light straight into your heart
Pero siempre a tiempo
But always on time
Mi luz de amor brillaría
My lovelight would shine
Si yo fuera el hombre en la luna
If I was the man in the moon
@estefaniaaguilarmartinez1256
LETRA
Si yo fuera el hombre en la luna
If I was the man in the moon
Brillaría mi luz por ti
I'd shine down my light for you
Cada rayo plateado te acariciaría en sueños
Each silvery beam would caress you in dreams
Como solían hacer mis dos brazos amorosos
Like my two loving arms used to do
Te cuidaría todas las noches
I'd watch over you every night
Nunca es demasiado tarde o demasiado pronto
Never too late or too soon
Pero siempre a tiempo
But always on time
Mi luz de amor brillaría
My love light would shine
Si yo fuera el hombre en la luna
If I was the man in the moon
Algunos dicen que es mejor amar y luego perder
Some say it's better to love and then lose
Que nunca he amado en absoluto
Than never have loved at all
Es difícil devolver el amor que una vez ardió
It's hard to return the love that once burned
Al frío mundo solitario donde nadie llama
To the cold lonely world where nobody calls
Estoy solo a una llamada de distancia de tu voz
I'm only a phone call away from your voice
Pero nuestras vidas han crecido tan lejos
But our lives have grown so far apart
Tendría menos resistencia en la distancia
I'd have less resistance way up in the distance
Enviando mi luz de amor directamente a tu corazón
Sending my love light straight into your heart
Pero siempre a tiempo
But always on time
Mi luz de amor brillaría
My lovelight would shine
Si yo fuera el hombre en la luna
If I was the man in the moon
@davidmoore2325
Hi ,how are you doing,how is the weather treating you?
@atfourothirtythree
A favorite country band from the 80s 90s. Love this song. 🇨🇦
@tannerwilson9085
I highly enjoy this.
@dhwhitworth831
Awesome ! Glad you liked it
@mirellaromeromanrique2936
Me pase buscando esta cancion por dias :c Monica y Chandler
@cristiannc2367
Gracias!!
@adre_9030
Pero es cuando termina con Richard xd que tiene que ver Chandler :v
@elizabethpriddle3488
who are the three idiots who gave this song a thumbs down?
@carlosdiaz7727
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