Fly Me to the Moon
Ralph Sharon Trio/The Will Bronson Chorus/Tony Bennett Lyrics
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To say a simple thing
It takes thought and time and rhyme
To make a poem sing
With music and words I've been playing
For you I have written a song
To be sure you know what I'm saying
I'll translate as I go along
Fly me to the moon
And let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars
In other words
Hold my hand
In other words
Darlin' kiss me
Fill my heart with song
And let me sing forevermore
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words
Please be true
In other words
I love you
The lyrics of "Fly Me to the Moon" by Tony Bennett are a perfect example of how poetry can be used to convey emotions and feelings in a meaningful and beautiful way. The opening lines of the song, "Poets often use many words, to say a simple thing, it takes thought and time and rhyme, to make a poem sing" show how expressive lyrics can make simple feelings or situations more impactful. The song talks about a lover who wants to be taken to the moon and among the stars so that they can be together away from everything else that may come between them.
The song talks about how the singer has written a song with both music and words for the person they love. The lyrics indicate that the lover wishes to be among the stars and see what spring is like on Jupiter and Mars. The lyrics can mean that the lover wants to be free from the usual limitations that life presents and wants to explore the endless possibilities of love in the universe. The lines "fill my heart with song, and let me sing forevermore, you are all I long for, all I worship and adore," express the depth of love, loyalty, and devotion the lover has for their beloved. The final lines "In other words, please be true, in other words, I love you" further confirm the eternal nature of the love that the singer wants to share.
Line by Line Meaning
Poets often use many words
It's common for poets to use a lot of words
To say a simple thing
In order to express a simple idea
It takes thought and time and rhyme
It requires careful consideration, time, and the use of rhyming words
To make a poem sing
To make a poem beautiful and expressive
With music and words I've been playing
I've been playing music and using words
For you I have written a song
I wrote this song specifically for you
To be sure you know what I'm saying
To make sure you understand my message
I'll translate as I go along
I'll explain as I continue singing
Fly me to the moon
Take me away into space
And let me play among the stars
Let me enjoy the wonders of the galaxy
Let me see what spring is like
Allow me to experience the joys of spring
On Jupiter and Mars
Even on other planets
In other words
What I actually mean is
Hold my hand
Please hold my hand
Darlin' kiss me
And please give me a sweet kiss
Fill my heart with song
Let music bring happiness to my heart
And let me sing forevermore
And let me keep singing joyfully always
You are all I long for
You're all I ever want
All I worship and adore
I deeply love and revere you
In other words
More specifically
Please be true
Please be honest and faithful
In other words
I'm trying to say
I love you
I have strong feelings of love toward you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bart Howard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I'm watching this I'm now willing to admit that I have too much time on my hands LOL
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Lol. Me too. Resisted for so long, too. Sigh...😏
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Gay or straight. A person's sexuality is their own business.
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Absolutely right we don't want to know
@davidstratton696
That would be the case except for the fact that a lot of people assume your straight until u tell them otherwise. Straight is the default for a lot of people. Heteronormativity is a real problem. Assuming they are straight makes it your business because your making them correct u if your wrong. Assuming someone’s sexuality is just so rude honestly.
@davidstratton696
@@yvonnebasson8652 Well then people need to stop thinking everyone is straight. For a lot of people straight is the default. A lot of people assume your straight until u tell them otherwise. Heteronormativity is a real problem. And as long it’s a thing and a lot people keep assuming everyone is straight it will be a thing. Assuming someone’s sexuality is just so rude and if u didn’t want to know then don’t assume. Simple.