The Moon Is Made of Gold
Rickie Lee Jones Lyrics


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#56 The Moon Is Made Of Gold
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Rickie Lee Jones (1990)
Double Bass: Rob Wasserman (song collected in Rob Wasserman's album Duet)
Written by Rickie's father, Richard Jones, as a lullaby for her

Live at the Wiltern Theatre (1992)



Don't feel bad
Because the sun went down
The night has wealth untold
You just keep watching
And you soon will see
The moon is made of gold

And now the stars appear
And as they do
All heaven they unfold
Don't feel bad
Because the sun went down
The moon is made of gold

* (Oh you) See how the shadows
Enhanced by the light above
Dance in the night
As the breeze sigh
Soon you will be asleep
Into your dreams will creep
Visions of fairies
Flyin' through the sky
And one by one
Your dreams will all come true
Magic you behold
Don't feel bad
Because the sun went down
The moon is made of gold

(* repeat)





The night is magic
And the moon is made of gold

Overall Meaning

The poetic lyrics of Rickie Lee Jones' song "The Moon Is Made of Gold" are filled with imagery and metaphorical language to create an ambiance of hope and positivity in the face of darkness. The lyrics describe the transition from the sun setting and darkness taking over the sky, to the appearance of the moon and stars, which give way to a world of shining possibilities. The song is a message of encouragement to the listener to embrace the unknown and mysterious night, and let their dreams and imagination guide them towards new horizons.


Jones' lyrics suggest that while the sun may have set and the day may feel over, there is still an abundance of magic and beauty to be found in the night. The lines "The night has wealth untold" and "All heaven they unfold" evoke a sense of wonder and amazement at the possibilities that lay ahead. She assures us that the moon is "made of gold", a concept that is both imaginative and aspirational. The theme of magic is continuous throughout the song: the shadows dance "as the breeze sighs" and "visions of fairies flyin' through the sky". The message is clear: don't fear the darkness because it holds a world of enchantment and possibility.


Overall, the song is a reminder that in life, the darkness and uncertainty can be frightening, but by tapping into our creative and imaginative selves, we can open ourselves to a world of beauty and discovery. Jones and her father (who wrote the song as a lullaby for her) use metaphorical language that is open to interpretation, yet powerful in its message of hope.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't feel bad
Don't be upset


Because the sun went down
Just because the sun set


The night has wealth untold
The night has many treasures


You just keep watching
Keep observing


And you soon will see
You will eventually see


The moon is made of gold
The moon is beautiful and valuable


And now the stars appear
The stars become visible


And as they do
At the same time


All heaven they unfold
The sky becomes magnificent


See how the shadows
Observe the way the shadows


Enhanced by the light above
Become more prominent due to the moonlight


Dance in the night
Move and change in the darkness


As the breeze sigh
As the wind whispers


Soon you will be asleep
You will soon fall asleep


Into your dreams will creep
Your dreams will come to you


Visions of fairies
Thoughts of magical creatures


Flyin' through the sky
Flying in the air


And one by one
Individually


Your dreams will all come true
Your thoughts will become reality


Magic you behold
You experience wonder


The night is magic
The night is enchanting


And the moon is made of gold
And the moon is a precious, valuable sight




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RICKIE LEE JONES

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Comments from YouTube:

ja joe

One of the greatest most pure and original voices of these centuries!

Ana Gavila

Listening to you is one of the greatest pleasures. Thank you for all these years of great music.

G Sand

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Bill Clement

What a great groove !

FarmYardFlavours

man, this is fantastic

G Sand

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OldCanuckle

My heart, breaking.