Moon Over Georgia
Shenandoah Lyrics
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And a high rise hotel in downtown Atlanta
And half the state of Georgia to his name...
She'd be set for life in his colonial manor
He'd lay the world at her feet on a silver platter
But all I had to offer her was the moon.
And she took the moon over Georgia
She took the moon over Georgia
When it came down to his world or mine she took
The moon over Georgia.
A little country house in need of expansion
It's a far cry from his south Georgia mansion
But we've got our own paradise
Shadow dancing till dawn with a full moon shining
And those occasional clouds all have a silver lining
There really must be something about that old yellow light
'Cause she took the moon over Georgia
She'd rather have a million stars in the sky than a gold mine
She took the moon over Georgia
When it came down to his world or mine she took
The moon over Georgia.
She took the moon over Georgia
The song "Moon Over Georgia" by Shenandoah talks about a man who is unable to win over the woman he loves because he does not have the wealth and the luxuries that another man, who she is currently with, has. The man who loves her can only offer her the moon, which may seem insignificant compared to the riches and lifestyle that the other man can give her, but the woman chooses the moon over everything else. She values the simple life and love more than materialistic things. The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is not blinded by money and glamour, and instead, values the natural beauty and simplicity of life.
The song emphasizes that true love is not about possessions and material comfort, but rather it is about finding happiness in the smallest and most basic things. The moon symbolizes this idea of simplicity and natural beauty that the woman values more than the wealth that the rich man can give her.
Overall, the song is a heartwarming story that celebrates the idea of true love and the importance of appreciating the beauty and simplicity of life.
Line by Line Meaning
He owns a big estate just south of Savannah
He has a large, luxurious property in the southern region of Savannah.
And a high rise hotel in downtown Atlanta
He also owns a tall hotel building located in the center of Atlanta.
And half the state of Georgia to his name...
Additionally, he possesses a considerable amount of land and resources throughout Georgia.
She'd be set for life in his colonial manor
Living in his elegant colonial home, she would never have to worry about financial stability again.
He'd lay the world at her feet on a silver platter
He would provide her with any and every luxury she desired without hesitation.
But all I had to offer her was the moon.
Despite a significantly less lavish lifestyle, all I could offer her was my love and devotion symbolized by the moon.
And she took the moon over Georgia
She chose my love and the simple pleasures of life over material wealth and property.
She'd rather have a million stars in the sky than a gold mine.
She values the beauty and wonder of nature above material riches.
A little country house in need of expansion
We live in a small countryside cottage that could use some improvement.
It's a far cry from his south Georgia mansion
In terms of luxuriousness and grandeur, our home is incomparable to his enormous mansion in the southern region of Georgia.
But we've got our own paradise
Despite our modest home, we feel content and happy in our peaceful ways.
Shadow dancing till dawn with a full moon shining
We dance together in the light of the moon throughout the night until sunrise.
And those occasional clouds all have a silver lining
Even when things seem bleak, we always manage to find hope and optimism in the end.
There really must be something about that old yellow light
The moon, with its warm yellow glow, has a certain enchantment and allure that draws us in.
When it came down to his world or mine she took the moon over Georgia.
In the end, she chose love and happiness with me over the riches and extravagance that his world had to offer.
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