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Fly Me to the Moon
Sitti Lyrics
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And let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand
In other words, darling kiss me
Fill my heart with songs
You are all I hope for
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, I love you
The song 'Fly me to the moon' begins with the singer expressing a desire to be taken away to a different world, beyond the confines of Earth. The singer longs to go to different planets and see their seasons and environments. The singer seems to have a deep yearning to explore the universe and not just settle for what is available on Earth. In essence, the singer wants to escape the mundane and embark on an adventure. However, despite this desire for excitement, the singer longs for love, expressing a desire for someone to hold their hand and kiss them. This expresses a contrast between the singer's desire for adventure and their yearning for meaningful relationships that anchor them.
In the next stanza, the singer expresses their deep love and devotion for someone special. The singer wants this person to fill their heart with song and sing with them forevermore. The song is symbolic of the love they feel for each other, and the singer is asking their partner to be true and faithful to them. The singer ends the song by expressing their love for this person, stating that they are all they hope for, worship and adore. The song showcases the singer's deep love for this person and their yearning for a bond that transcends the mundane.
Line by Line Meaning
Fly me to the moon
Take me on an exciting adventure to explore the universe beyond our planet Earth
And let me play among the stars
Allow me to roam free and have fun in the vast expanse of space
Let me see what spring is like
Give me the chance to witness the beauty and wonder of the seasons on other planets
On Jupiter and Mars
Specifically, I desire to experience these amazing sights on the gas giant Jupiter and the red planet Mars
In other words, hold my hand
Using a figure of speech, I am asking you to offer your physical support, comfort and guidance to me
In other words, darling kiss me
Also using a figure of speech, I am expressing my desire for a romantic, physical connection with my beloved
Fill my heart with songs
Fulfill me with great music and all that it represents
And let me sing forevermore
Allow me to express and share my joy through music for as long as I live
You are all I hope for
You fulfill and embody all of my greatest dreams and aspirations
All I worship and adore
You are the object of all of my deepest respect, admiration, and love
In other words, please be true
Again using a figure of speech, I am pleading for you to be honest, faithful, and steadfastly committed to me
In other words, I love you
Summing everything up with the most famous phrase of all, I deeply and passionately care for you above all else
Contributed by Emma F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.