Skating in the Moonshine
Sally Shapiro Lyrics

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It was all so fun
We used to walk in the sun
When the autumn ends
We are two good friends
Soon you will understand
That I want something more

Oh and all those times

I used to look in your eyes
You did just the same
It was just a game
Now I can hardly say
It′s like that anymore
Can't get you out
Of my mind

I feel so warm
But can′t ask you to take me home
Because your eyes
Have turned me to a statue of stone

I try to smile
But something comes into my way
I need to say
That I don't want to play this game

Come skating in the moonshine
With me, my love

When the clouds go by
I see your face in the sky
When I dream at night
You are in my sight
But I wake up to see
That you're not here with me

When you touch my hand
I′m in a magical land
I should say that you′re
What I'm longing for
Where is my confidence
I need it now for sure
You′re on my mind
All the time

You took my heart
You're playing with my mind and soul
Now baby start
To listen cause I want you to know

I feel so warm
But can′t ask you to take me home
Because your eyes
Have turned me to a statue of stone

I try to smile
But something comes into my way
I need to say
That I don't want to play this game

I could be free
But feeling like a shy little girl
Yet I could be
The sweetest love for you in this world

Come skating in the moonshine
With me, my love
Come with me to a journey
Under the stars

You took my heart
You′re playing with my mind and soul
Now baby start
To listen cause I want you to know

I feel so warm
But can't ask you to take me home
Because your eyes
Have turned me to a statue of stone

I try to smile
But something comes into my way
I need to say
That I don't want to play this game

I could be free
But feeling like a shy little girl
Yet I could be
The sweetest love for you in this world

Ba da di dam,
Ba da di da di dam da da
Ba da di dam,
Ba da di da di da di da dam
Ba da di dam,
Ba da di da di da di da dam
Ba da di dam,
Ba da di da di da di da dam

Ba da di dam,
(Come skating in the moonshine
With me my love
Come with me to a journey
Under the stars)
Come skating in the moonshine
With me my love
Come with me to a journey
Under the stars
Come skating in the moonshine
With me my love

Come with me to a journey
Under the stars

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sally Shapiro's song "Skating in the Moonshine" tell the story of someone who has developed feelings for their friend but is unsure how to tell them. The singer reminisces about how fun it used to be when they could spend time together in the sun, but as the autumn ends, they begin to realize they want something more. However, the fear of rejection and losing the friendship keeps them from confessing their true feelings. The singer feels warm and happy when they are around their friend, but they cannot bring themselves to ask to be taken home because they fear their friend does not feel the same way. The song ends with the singer requesting that their friend join them in a journey skating in the moonshine under the stars.

The lyrics of the song evoke a feeling of nostalgia and longing, tapping into the idea of missed opportunities and the pain of unrequited love. The chorus of the song asks the friend to come skating in the moonshine with the singer, representing a desire for a romantic journey together. The imagery of the moon and stars throughout the song highlights the sense of romantic longing and the hope that the friend will reciprocate the singer's feelings.

Overall, "Skating in the Moonshine" is a relatable song that speaks to the fear and uncertainty of confessing love to someone you care for deeply.

Line by Line Meaning

It was all so fun
The past was filled with happy memories

We used to walk in the sun
We used to enjoy each other's company in the daylight

When the autumn ends
When things change and come to an end

We are two good friends
We have a strong friendship

Soon you will understand
I want to communicate my feelings to you

That I want something more
I desire a deeper connection with you

Oh and all those times
Remembering the past moments we shared

I used to look in your eyes
I would gaze into your eyes

You did just the same
You mirrored my actions towards you

It was just a game
Our interactions towards each other were superficial

Now I can hardly say
I'm unable to continue with those same feelings

It′s like that anymore
My feelings towards you have changed

Can't get you out
I can't stop thinking about you

Of my mind
You are continuously on my mind

I feel so warm
I experience a positive sensation in my body when I'm around you

But can′t ask you to take me home
I'm unsure if it would be appropriate to ask you to go home with me

Because your eyes
Your gaze holds a certain power over me

Have turned me to a statue of stone
You've left me feeling stiff and unable to react appropriately

I try to smile
I attempt to hide my true feelings

But something comes into my way
Something prevents me from maintaining this facade

I need to say
I must communicate what I'm thinking and feeling

That I don't want to play this game
I want things to be different and more honest between us

Come skating in the moonshine
Let's enjoy each other's company in the dark while enjoying a favorite activity

With me, my love
I want you to share this experience with me, as someone I have romantic feelings for

When the clouds go by
During times of change and uncertainty

I see your face in the sky
I think of you even if you're not physically here with me

When I dream at night
During the times I'm not awake

You are in my sight
You are still present in my mind

But I wake up to see
Upon waking up and facing reality

That you're not here with me
You are not physically present in my life

When you touch my hand
When we are in contact

I′m in a magical land
I feel transported away and lost in the moment

I should say that you′re
I should communicate that you are

What I'm longing for
The one thing that I truly desire

Where is my confidence
Questioning why I lack the courage I normally possess

I need it now for sure
I need it to help me overcome my fears right now

You′re on my mind
You are present in my thoughts and I can't stop thinking about you

All the time
Continuously and persistently

You took my heart
You have emotionally connected with me

You're playing with my mind and soul
You're leading me along and causing confusion in my life

Now baby start
I need you to listen attentively

To listen cause I want you to know
I need you to understand something important

I could be free
I have the potential to be completely open and honest

But feeling like a shy little girl
However, my fear and insecurity make me feel weak and powerless

Yet I could be
Still, I believe there is a chance for me to overcome these feelings

The sweetest love for you in this world
I have a lot of love for you that benefits both of us

Ba da di dam
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Ba da di da di dam da da
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Ba da di dam
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Ba da di da di da di da dam
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Ba da di dam
Nonsensical sound

Ba da di da di da di da dam
Nonsensical sound

Ba da di dam
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Ba da di da di da di da dam
Nonsensical sound

Writer(s): Johan Agebjorn

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