She now resides in Monaco and has recently sold her London apartment. Many of its furnishings were auctioned for charity. Two very popular 'Audiences With Shirley Bassey' have aired on British TV, the most recent being in March 2006.
In 2006, UK retailer Marks and Spencer hired Bassey for their Christmas advertising campaign, with Dame Shirley singing a cover of P!nk's 'Get the Party Started'.
In late 2009 Bassey released 'The Performance' her first studio album for two decades, which was released in a maelstrom of anticipation. Still popular well into one of the longest and most illustrious musical careers in British and indeed international history, Bassey is considered by Brits to be a national treasure.
Moonraker
Shirley Bassey Lyrics
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Where is that moonlight trail that leads to your side?
Just like the Moonraker goes in search of his dream of gold
I search for love, for someone to have and hold
I've seen your smile in a thousand dreams
Felt your touch and it always seems
You love me
Where are you? When will we meet?
Take my unfinished life and make it complete
Just like the Moonraker knows his dream will come true someday
I know that you are only a kiss away
I've seen your smile in a thousand dreams
Felt your touch and it always seems
You love me
You love me
These lyrics from Shirley Bassey's "Moonraker" are a meaningful plea for love, companionship and intimacy. The singer is addressing an absent lover, wondering where they are and why they are not together. The reference to the "moonlight trail" suggests a desire for romance and magic in their relationship. The singer compares themselves to the Moonraker, a character from folklore who went in search of a dream of gold. In this case, the dream is love and the singer is seeking someone to hold and cherish.
The verses express a sense of longing and anticipation. The singer has seen the object of their affections in their dreams and felt their touch, but they are still separated. The repeated refrain of "You love me, you love me" suggests a deep belief in the connection between the two people.
The chorus suggests that the singer's dreams of love will come true, just as the Moonraker's dream of gold did. The final line, "I know that you are only a kiss away," reinforces the idea that the singer and their lover are destined to be together.
Overall, "Moonraker" is a powerful expression of the universal longing for love and companionship. The imagery of the moonlight trail and the Moonraker's dream adds a touch of romance and mystique to the lyrics, making it a classic love song.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are you? Why do you hide?
Where is the person who completes me? Why do they remain unseen and unknown?
Where is that moonlight trail that leads to your side?
Where is the guidance that will lead me to my soulmate or my true love?
Just like the Moonraker goes in search of his dream of gold
Just as the hero in the story of Moonraker searches for riches, I too am in search of something valuable – love.
I search for love, for someone to have and hold
I long for a true companion – someone to love, cherish and hold onto.
I've seen your smile in a thousand dreams
In my dreams and aspirations, I have seen the happiness we would share if we were together.
Felt your touch and it always seems
I can envision your touch, and it gives me hope for what can be.
You love me
I hope that you too are longing for love like I am.
You love me
My heart tells me that we were meant to be together.
Where are you? When will we meet?
I eagerly anticipate the day we cross paths and begin our lives together.
Take my unfinished life and make it complete
Without you, my life feels like it is missing a vital piece. I hope that you can help make it whole again.
Just like the Moonraker knows his dream will come true someday
Like the hero in the story Moonraker, I too hope and believe that my dream of finding love will come true someday.
I know that you are only a kiss away
I am convinced that we were meant to be together and that we are just one kiss away from a lifetime of love and happiness.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Barry, Hal David
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