Moon River
Starlite Orchestra & Singers Lyrics
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I'm crossing you in style some day
Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker
Wherever you're goin', I'm goin' your way
Two drifters, off to see the world
There's such a lot of world to see
We're after the same rainbow's end, waitin' 'round the bend
My huckleberry friend, moon river, and me
Wherever you're goin', I'm goin' your way
Two drifters, off to see the world
There's such a lot of world to see
We're after that same rainbow's end, waitin' 'round the bend
My huckleberry friend, moon river, and me
(Moon river)
(Moon river, ooh)
The song "Moon River" by Starlite Orchestra & Singers, composed by Henry Mancini and written by Johnny Mercer, is an ode to the beauty, the mystery, and the endless possibilities of life. The lyrics envision a journey along the river "wider than a mile," an apt metaphor for the journey of life, the twists and turns that it holds, and the risks and rewards of exploration. The "dream maker" and "heartbreaker" in the lyrics refers to the changing and unpredictable nature of life, with all its hopes and disappointments.
The song is essentially a duet between two drifters, who are bound together by their shared love for adventure and a desire to explore the world. The two drifters are after the same rainbow's end and are waiting around the bend to see what fate has in store for them. The reference to "my huckleberry friend" is particularly poignant, evoking a sense of camaraderie and friendship that is essential to any journey.
In conclusion, "Moon River" is a timeless song that captures the essence of life's journey, with its ups and downs, twists and turns, and endless possibilities. The lyrics remind us that life is a grand adventure that we all embark upon, and that it is in the company of others that we find our greatest joys and deepest bonds.
Line by Line Meaning
Moon river, wider than a mile
Beautiful and majestic river with a vast width that can captivate anyone's heart
I'm crossing you in style some day
I will travel down the river with grandeur and uniqueness
You dream maker
You create dreams and aspirations
You heartbreaker
You can break someone's heart with your beauty and grandeur
Wherever you're going
No matter where you are headed on this river, I will follow
I'm going your way
I will follow and accompany you, wherever you go
Two drifters off to see the world
Two individuals, wandering and exploring the world around them, without a specific target
There's such a lot of world to see
The world is packed with so many magnificent things to discover
We're after the same rainbow's end
We both seek to find the impossible and attain our own goals
Waitin' round the bend
The future is coming up and we are eagerly waiting for what's to come
My huckleberry friend
My companion and partner, who is my person of interest
Moon river and me
Together with the mesmerizing Moon river, we will continue to travel and explore the world
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Malinda Smith
Every song he sings is like a whisper of air on a moonlit night in a meadow under a field of stars and fireflies. So beautiful, mesmerizing.
Myra Ernst
Fascinating description!
Winie Camposano
Right...im with you...Maam...
irishtaz44017
Beautiful!! When my husband & I married, we dance our first dance to "Moon River". He always said we were 2 drifters off to see the world. WELL...36 years later he handed me an envelope with those words written on it. In it were 2 tickets to Ireland! Then, this year, on out 38th anniversary, he played Bocelli's "Moon River", gave me the SAME envelope. This time there were 2 tickets for London, Paris AND Iceland!! Thank you Andrea Bocelli for inspiring him!
Brian Tagg
Wow, how nice of a story to hear and thanking Mr. B!
djangorheinhardt
What a lovely post and how lovely it is to have a loving marriage,If only I had had that serene emotion in my marriage.
Dmitriy R
why you waited 36 years?? you should go to see the world as soon as possible))
Simone Gruenig
Maybe to your 40th Anniversary you get an envelope with concert tickets to see Abdrea Bocelli in Italy. ❤
Celia Beverton
Lucky you x
triplejazz musicisall
I miss the beautiful elegance that exudes it this stunning rendition. The singing and the video are both so charming and the orchestration is spot on. Many people kill this song by going over the top. It needs to be kept fairly simple and the melody shouldn't IMO be changed as it is one of the most beautiful melodies ever constructed. RIP Henry Mancini, a composer who deserves much more accolades than he received. Has there ever been a more beautiful song than this one? Certainly the most romantic and well written. As Audrey said elegance is the only beauty that will never fade away. She was one amazing woman. When style was true and dignified. ohhh....