Blues
Santo Johnny Lyrics
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Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for
Someone I really could care for
And then there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will ever hold
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold!
Blue moon!
Now I'm no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
The song "Blue Moon" by Santo and Johnny is a classic which was written by Rodgers and Hart. The song is about longing for love and the desperate search for someone to cherish. The phrase "blue moon" refers to a rare event that only occurs once in a while. The first verse talks about the singer standing alone without a dream or a love of their own. The moon seems to be listening and understands what the singer is asking for.
The second verse refers to a prayer the singer is making, asking for someone to care for. Suddenly, the person the singer has been looking for appears just in time. They are the only one who the singer will ever hold in their arms. The moon changes from blue to gold as if it is acknowledging that the singer has finally found what they were looking for.
In the final verse, the singer is no longer alone and has found the love they were searching for. They no longer have an empty heart or a lack of dreams. The song is a beautiful tribute to the search for love and highlights the importance of finding someone special to share life with.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue moon you saw me standing alone
The moon is personified as having seen the singer standing by themselves
Without a dream in my heart
The singer did not have any aspirations or goals at the time
Without a love of my own
The singer was not in a relationship and did not have anyone to love
Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for
The moon was aware of the artist's reason for being there and understood their intentions
You heard me saying a prayer for
The artist was silently praying for something
Someone I really could care for
The singer wanted to find a love interest that they could genuinely care about
And then there suddenly appeared before me
Something unexpected happened
The only one my arms will ever hold
The artist has found their perfect match
I heard somebody whisper 'Please adore me'
Someone nearby politely asked the artist to love them back
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold!
The previously blue moon now appears to be golden, perhaps symbolizing the joy of the moment
Blue moon!
The singer exclaims the name of the moon, as if in appreciation or surprise
Now I'm no longer alone
The artist is no longer by themselves
Without a dream in my heart
The singer has found a sense of purpose or direction
Without a love of my own
The singer has found their soulmate
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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