Premiering in 1969, this educational television show aimed at preschoolers … Read Full Bio ↴Premiering in 1969, this educational television show aimed at preschoolers has charmed generations of youngsters ever since. The show - featuring a lovable cast of characters including Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, Oscar the Grouch, Elmo, Snuffy, Grover and many others - has delighted and educated children and adults alike, with its collection of songs, skits, and celebrity guest appearances.

I Don't Want to Live on the Moon
Sesame Street Lyrics

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Well, I'd like to visit the moon
On a rocket ship high in the air
Yes, I'd like to visit the moon
But I don't think I'd like to live there

Though I'd like to look down at the earth from above
I would miss all the places and people I love
So although I might like it for one afternoon

I don't want to live on the moon

I'd like to travel under the sea
I could meet all the fish everywhere
Yes, I'd travel under the sea
But I don't think I'd like to live there

I might stay for a day there if I had my wish
But there's not much to do when you're friends are all fish
And an oyster and clam aren't real family
So I don't want to live in the sea

I'd like to visit to the jungle, hear the lions roar
Go back in time and meet a dinosaur
There's so many strange places I'd like to be
But none of them permanently

So if I should visit the moon
Well, I'll dance on a moonbeam and then
I will make a wish on a star
And I wish I was home once again

Though I'd like to look down at the earth from above
I would miss all the places and the people I love
So although I may go I'll be coming home soon
'Cause I don't want to live on the moon

No, I don't want to live on the moon

Overall Meaning

The song "I Don't Want to Live on the Moon" is a classic Sesame Street tune that was first performed by Jim Henson as the character of Ernie in 1978. The lyrics describe a childlike sense of adventure and imagination, but also incorporates the idea of the importance of home and loved ones.

The first stanza discusses a desire to visit the moon, but not to live there. The metaphor of the "rocket ship high in the air" adds to the whimsy of the song as it brings a childlike fantasy to life. The second stanza discusses a desire to travel under the sea, but the singer ultimately decides that it is not for them because they would miss the places and people they love. The third stanza continues this sense of adventure by expressing a desire to visit the jungle and even travel back in time to meet a dinosaur. However, despite this desire to explore and discover new places, the singer ultimately decides that they do not want to live anywhere but home.

The song is a thoughtful reminder that while adventures and exploring the unknown can be exciting, there is always a place called home where loved ones and familiarity are just as important. The song has resonated with audiences of all ages for over four decades, serving as a reminder to cherish home and the familiar while also feeding into the desire for adventures.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, I'd like to visit the moon
I am curious and would love to explore the moon

On a rocket ship high in the air
I want to travel to the moon by rocket ship

Yes, I'd like to visit the moon
I really want to travel to the moon

But I don't think I'd like to live there
I don't want to make the moon my permanent home

Though I'd like to look down at the earth from above
I want to see what the earth looks like from the moon

I would miss all the places and people I love
I would miss my home and loved ones if I lived on the moon

So although I might like it for one afternoon
I might enjoy visiting the moon for a short time

I don't want to live on the moon
But I don't want to stay there forever

I'd like to travel under the sea
I am also interested in underwater exploration

I could meet all the fish everywhere
I could meet a variety of fish species

Yes, I'd travel under the sea
I really want to explore underwater environments

But I don't think I'd like to live there
I don't want to make the sea my permanent home

I might stay for a day there if I had my wish
I would enjoy visiting the sea for a short time

But there's not much to do when you're friends are all fish
I would get lonely because only fish would be my company

And an oyster and clam aren't real family
I wouldn't be able to have a real family in the sea

So I don't want to live in the sea
I prefer to stay on land with my family and friends

I'd like to visit to the jungle, hear the lions roar
I want to explore the jungle and experience its wildlife

Go back in time and meet a dinosaur
I am interested in time-travel and discovering extinct species

There's so many strange places I'd like to be
I have a sense of adventure and want to go to unique places

But none of them permanently
But I don't want to stay in any of those places forever

So if I should visit the moon
If I get the chance to visit the moon

Well, I'll dance on a moonbeam and then
I'll enjoy the experience and have fun

I will make a wish on a star
I will make a wish and hope it comes true

And I wish I was home once again
And ultimately, I will miss my home

Though I'd like to look down at the earth from above
Although seeing the earth from the moon would be amazing

I would miss all the places and the people I love
I would still miss my home and my loved ones

So although I may go I'll be coming home soon
So even if I travel, I'll come back home soon

'Cause I don't want to live on the moon
Because I don't want to leave my loved ones permanently

No, I don't want to live on the moon
I want to stay with the people and places I love

Lyrics © FESTIVAL ATTRACTIONS INC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jeffrey A Moss

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Megan

on Once Is Not Enough

I get it, it teaches kids you might not just have enough so you have to have more

just now