Blue Moon
R. Rodgers Lyrics


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Blue moon you saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for
Someone I really could care for
And then there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will ever hold
I heard somebody whisper "Please adore me"
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold!
Blue moon!
Now I'm no longer alone




Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to R. Rodgers and L. Hart's song "Blue Moon" describe a feeling of loneliness and longing for love. The "Blue Moon" symbolizes a rare event, a moment in time where the possibility of finding love seems within reach. The first verse paints a picture of the singer standing alone, with no dream in their heart and no love in their life. This melancholic image is contrasted with the hope and longing that the singer expresses towards the Blue Moon. The second verse reveals that the singer is in fact praying for someone to love, someone whom they could care for deeply. The third verse takes a surprising turn as the moon suddenly turns to gold, signaling the arrival of the one the singer has been praying for. The final verse is a triumphant declaration, as the singer is no longer alone and has found the love they were searching for.


The song's message is one of hope and optimism through difficult times. It encourages listeners to keep searching for love, even when it seems impossible. The Blue Moon symbolizes a rare moment of possibility, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a better future. The song became an instant classic and has been covered by countless artists over the years.


Line by Line Meaning

Blue moon you saw me standing alone
The rare occurrence of a blue moon happened as I stood on my own.


Without a dream in my heart
I lacked a goal to aspire to.


Without a love of my own
I didn't have love in my life to give or receive.


Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for
You understood the purpose of my presence there.


You heard me saying a prayer for
My requests were audible to you in the form of a prayer.


Someone I really could care for
I desired someone to care deeply for.


And then there suddenly appeared before me
Out of nowhere, an unexpected encounter happened.


The only one my arms will ever hold
I knew they were the one I would embrace for eternity.


I heard somebody whisper "Please adore me"
I overheard someone asking to be loved.


And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold!
The once blue moon transformed into a golden hue, signifying a change or a new beginning.


Blue moon!
Used as an exclamation to express amazement at the rare event that occurred.


Now I'm no longer alone
I found love, and no longer feel solitary.


Without a dream in my heart
My goal in finding love has been fulfilled, freeing me from the state of aimlessness.


Without a love of my own
Now that I have found love, I can reciprocate it with another person.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS

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Comments from YouTube:

Buk Celine

Is this the authentic original?? Thank you, I've heard this began the whole progressive ballad that was followed by many great artists and perhaps almost every individual who starts to mess around with a guitar.

Ioana Marin

This is definitely not the original, the original song was written in 1934 by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, this sounds way modernized

Hanf Peter

same (: but is this the actual original of blue moon? or is this a cover?

whowantstoknow

Amazing this was in 1934 and you managed to immortalize it here <3
Thank you!

Jessica Carrion

I've never heard this version. It's a great song!

Andree-ann Nepveu

It's the original!

Efraín Cruz González.

Really good!!!

Maisa Rocha

Melhor música para ouvir hoje, dia 31/10/2020. Dia de Lua Azul.

Best song to listen to today. 10/31/2020. Blue Moon Day

Thiago Rennan

Hino do Manchester City
Anthem of Manchester City 💙💙

relegaldesigns1

it sounds like 90s indie music lol

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