Rare Bird were a progressive rock band that came together in the 1960s. The… Read Full Bio ↴Rare Bird were a progressive rock band that came together in the 1960s. They were formed in England, but had more success in other European countries than they did at home.

The band's initial line up was as below, although there would be line up changes for the band by the time they came to work on their 3rd album, the first two members listed were a constant throughout the life time of the band.

* Steve Gould (vocals/saxophone/bass)
* Dave Kaffinetti (keyboards)
* Graham Field (organ)
* Mark Ashton (drums)

The band split up in the mid 1970s.

What You Want to Know
Rare Bird Lyrics

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Turn on my moon child
Let by gones drift on by
And give me your love, child
We'll walk thru the heavens and skies

Next to you, girl, I'm a man of ten feet high
And next to you, girl
I'm about to jump and fly

Well, if you listen hard
I'll tell you what I wanna know

I'll never wanna let you go
You're my good time
You're all mine, my only woman
And I never wanna let you go

Life's just a hard time
A struggle, and maybe I'll get by
You know I'm not a loser
I know I'll come out fine

Next to you, girl, I'm a man of ten feet high
And next to you, girl
I'm about to jump and fly

Well, if you listen hard
I'll tell you what I wanna know

Well, if you listen hard
I'll tell you what I wanna know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rare Bird's song "What You Want to Know" speak to a sense of urgency and desire for love while living in a world struggling with hardship. The phrase "turn on my moon child" is a reference to the idea of embracing one's inner self and living in the present moment, letting go of past troubles. The singer then asks for the love of his partner to take him to new heights and explore the wonders of the universe together.

The next two lines describe how being in the company of his partner makes him feel invincible and ready to take on anything the world has to offer. The urgency continues as he pleads for his partner to listen closely so he can express what he wants to know, most likely referring to their future together. Then, the chorus repeats the message of never wanting to let go of this love, the relationship being a "good time" and the singer's partner being his everything.

The second verse describes life as a "hard time", and while there are struggles and uncertainties, the singer is not a "loser" and believes he will come out on top. Yet again, the singer highlights how being with his partner gives him a sense of power and bravery. The song ends with another plea to listen, emphasizing the importance of understanding what is to come.

Line by Line Meaning

Turn on my moon child
Activate my imagination and creativity

Let by gones drift on by
Forget past mistakes and move forward

And give me your love, child
Share your affection with me

We'll walk thru the heavens and skies
Experience life's beauty together

Next to you, girl, I'm a man of ten feet high
Feel confident and empowered beside you

And next to you, girl
In your presence

I'm about to jump and fly
Feel liberated and fearless

Well, if you listen hard
Pay close attention

I'll tell you what I wanna know
I'll express my curiosity and desire for knowledge

I'll never wanna let you go
I'll always want to be with you

You're my good time
You make me happy and fulfilled