Child Of The Moon
Rolling Stones - The Lyrics
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The sun glows at the end of the highway
Child of the moon, rub your rainy eyes
Oh, child of the moon
Give me a wide-awake crescent-shaped smile
She shivers, by the light she is hidden
She flickers like a lamp lady vision
Child of the moon
Give me a wide-awake crescent-shaped smile
The first car on the foggy road riding
The last star for my lady is pining
Oh, child of the moon, bid the sun arise
Oh, child of the moon
Give me a misty day, pearly gray, silver, silky faced
Wide-awake crescent-shaped smile
The Rolling Stones' Child of the Moon is a psychedelic piece that captures the essence of the 1960s counterculture movement. The haunting melody is a hallmark of the band's sound, with Mick Jagger's vocals leading the way in this song. The song is full of imagery, and the lyrics set the scene for a journey that is both melancholy and otherworldly.
The opening lines, "The wind blows, rain into my face, the sun glows at the end of the highway" sets the scene for a traveler who is caught in a storm but has hope that the sun will come out. The lyrics continue to describe a person who is connected to the moon and nature, asking the "child of the moon" to "rub your rainy eyes" and give a "wide-awake crescent-shaped smile." The image of the crescent-shaped smile is an evocative symbol of the song's meaning.
The second verse describes a woman who flickers like a vision and is hidden by the light. The imagery is mysterious and poetic, and suggests a supernatural quality to the woman's beauty. The final verse depicts a lonely car on a foggy road, and the hope that the sun will rise again. The song's overall tone is one of melancholy, but there is also a sense of wonder and awe at the beauty of the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
The wind blows, rain into my face
I am facing the harsh aspects of nature; the wind and rain are beating down upon me.
The sun glows at the end of the highway
At the end of this long and arduous journey, there is the glimmer of hope and brightness symbolized by the sun.
Child of the moon, rub your rainy eyes
You who belong to the unknown and mystical aspects of life, wash away the weariness and wake up to the beauty around you.
Oh, child of the moon
Addressing you, the one who has an enigmatic and magical significance that is difficult to comprehend.
Give me a wide-awake crescent-shaped smile
I am asking for a smile that is unique and mysterious, yet enlightening and captivating.
She shivers, by the light she is hidden
She is trembling from the cold or fear, and is hidden from view by the light that surrounds her.
She flickers like a lamp lady vision
She has a fleeting and ethereal quality like a flickering lamp that is reminiscent of a vision of a woman.
Child of the moon, rub your rainy eyes
In this moment of mystery and allure, it is time to shake off the dreariness and embrace the magic of life.
Give me a wide-awake crescent-shaped smile
Once again, I am imploring you to reveal a smile that is both mysterious and mesmerizing.
The first car on the foggy road riding
The first car that breaks through the thick fog and travels down the uncertain path.
The last star for my lady is pining
The last star in the sky that she longingly gazes upon and wishes for.
Oh, child of the moon, bid the sun arise
Once more, I am calling to you to invoke the mystical powers to bring the sun and its radiant energy out of hiding.
Give me a misty day, pearly gray, silver, silky faced
I am requesting a day shrouded in mystery and intrigue, with clouds and mist that create a pearly gray essence that is like silver and feels silky against the skin.
Wide-awake crescent-shaped smile
The final appeal to the enigmatic child of the moon for that special, transformative smile.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mikenewman7896
The wind blows, rain into my face
The sun glows at the end of the highway
Child of the moon, rub your rainy eyes
Oh, child of the moon
Give me a wide-awake crescent-shaped smile
She shivers, by the light she is hidden
She flickers like a lamp lady vision
Child of the moon, rub your rainy eyes
Child of the moon
Give me a wide-awake crescent-shaped smile
The first car on the foggy road riding
The last star for my lady is pining
Oh, child of the moon, bid the sun arise
Oh, child of the moon
Give me a misty day, pearly gray, silver, silky faced
Wide-awake crescent-shaped smile
@Peggys-Rider
Shot on May 11th of '68 in Epping Forest outside of London, this short film features Dame Eileen Atkins. Brian had wandered off into the forest and couldn't be found at the time of shooting, which is why you only see 4 of the Stones. Brian's cameo from behind a tree was shot separately. Atkins got paid 50 quid for an afternoon's work.
@funlittlefish
Hey you might like a band a called The Doublejumps if you like The Rolling Stones. They are my two favourite groups along with The Beatles
@robertnedelkoff2454
Sylvia Coleridge is the old lady. Later she did a Doctor Who six-parter and Tom Baker was so impressed by her that he wanted her to join the regular cast.
@dudleyvandergriff8174
Can you still score some of the LSD they took when they made this video?
@johnurban7333
Great song, boring video
@carloslima6705
Anyone will think it was because they already wanted to get rid of Brian.
@Butcher_TV
It's scary how good this song is. The melody is truly haunting and infectious.
@lemurianchick
Does it sound familiar? I believe it was inspired by the Beatles' "Rain." 😉
@toxicity0236
@Ascension Astrology With Raina Moon Not really but either way who cares. It's a great song!
@pedrotoledo2414
@Toxicity023
Complete Rip-off beatle’s Rain 😂