Moonlight
Ruby Frost Lyrics
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wait a minute and you'll know thats true
I might take my time to inch along
but that only shows im living strong
ba ba, ba ba, hidden away, oh
ba ba, ba ba, I'm hidden
ba ba, ba ba, cover the flame, oh
in moonlight shining in moonlight
tell me is it?
in moonlight shining in moonlight
I wanna keep you in the dark but here comes moonlight
this is not a game that I have made
I'm just playing the rules that I've been played
watch me call you from blankets of light
think I'm hiding but I hope you get it right
ba ba, ba ba, hidden away, oh
ba ba, ba ba, I'm hidden
ba ba, ba ba, cover the flame, oh
but you can see it
in moonlight shining in moonlight
tell me is it?
in moonlight shining in moonlight
I wanna keep you in the dark but here comes moonlight
take your time now
give it one shot
give it all youve got sunshine
time will show what its worth
steady on now
stab it in the dark
try it real hard sunshine
time will show what I know
in moonlight shining in moonlight
tell me is it?
in moonlight shining in moonlight
I wanna keep you in the dark but here comes moonlight
In Ruby Frost's song "Moonlight," she talks about not being ready to reveal the final version of a song to someone yet, but assures them that it will be worth the wait. She admits to taking her time with things, but sees this as a sign of her strength. The song is a message to someone whom she hopes will understand the hidden meanings and metaphors in her music, and she compares this to hiding behind a blanket of light. She tries to keep them in the dark, but eventually, the moonlight will reveal all.
Overall, the song seems to be a message about the intricacies of making music and the time it takes to create something truly worthwhile. It also speaks to the idea that sometimes things cannot be rushed, and that there is beauty to be found in the slower, more deliberate pace of life.
Line by Line Meaning
this is not my final song for you
I will keep writing songs for you
wait a minute and you'll know thats true
Just wait patiently and you'll see what I mean
I might take my time to inch along
I am taking my time because I am strong
but that only shows im living strong
Taking time to inch along is an indication of my strength
ba ba, ba ba, hidden away, oh
I may seem hidden or shy
ba ba, ba ba, I'm hidden
I am hiding my intentions or feelings
ba ba, ba ba, cover the flame, oh
I am trying to hide or suppress my emotions
but you can see it
But you can still sense what I am feeling
in moonlight shining in moonlight
The moonlight symbolizes the reveal of my true self
tell me is it?
Asking if the true self is being understood
I wanna keep you in the dark but here comes moonlight
I want to keep hiding my true self, but the moonlight is revealing it
this is not a game that I have made
This situation is not something I have created as a game
I'm just playing the rules that I've been played
I am just following the rules set by others
watch me call you from blankets of light
I am reaching out to reveal my true self under the moonlight
think I'm hiding but I hope you get it right
I am hoping that someone will see through my attempt to hide
take your time now
Take your time
give it one shot
Try your best
give it all youve got sunshine
Give it your all
time will show what its worth
Time will reveal the true value
steady on now
Be patient and stay calm
stab it in the dark
Keep trying even in the dark
try it real hard sunshine
Try your best
time will show what I know
Time will reveal what I already know
Contributed by Evan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
FPS Kelly
Why is this song not more well known. It took me literally 2 hours to find the song as I didn't know who the artist was (besides a solo-female New Zealand artist) and all I knew was that the song was one word. Searched 4 different New Zealand artist / song websites and finally came across her and knew I had hit the jackpot. Brilliant song, keep up the good work. Awesome very well made video.
libararianonfire
"Moonlight" is just the perfect song for Ruby. Great pop song, lovely singer. She's got my attention and I haven't felt so happy about a pop song for so long. Lovely, lovely.
dalailama83
Just heard her today, up in Canada. I have to agree with you. Not my type of music, but she is incredibly talented.
Mackenzie Soper
Oh my gosh.... I heard this for the first time and fell in love with it on JuiceTV in March 2011 while living with a host family and I could never ever find who it was that sung it and I've wondered ever since and everytime i hear an inkling of it im always just like ughh who is it by!! But now I know and I feel like world is a whole and happy place again omg I LOVE her
anthonydukes2009
Wow her voice is amazing
Dawid Gadzinski
I fell in love with this girl, she's so stunning and has a beautiful voice!!!
cHeStEr5434
Good work Ruby, keep it up.
Emily J.
yesss NZ music - I'm an NZ artist recording my first album in the states and my playlists are full of kiwi music, so good :) x Emmy
BlueBit
beautiful voice <3
phwoartv
YAAAAY!!!!! We saw you guys at Viper in LA - bought you the bottle of dodgy Champers!!! Can't wait for the EP!!!!!!