Harvest Moon
Sunflower Bean Lyrics
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hear what I have to say.
Just the children see [???],
we can dream all night and day.
But theres a formal [???],
Let's go and sing in the night.
We [???]
Because I'm still in love with you,
I wanna see you dance again.
Because I'm still in love with you,
on this harvest moon.
When we were strangers,
I watched you from the [???],
When we were lovers,
I loved you without a [???]
But now it's getting late,
and the moon is climbing [???]
My mind is suddenly gray,
See it sharpening in the night.
Because I'm still in love with you,
I wanna see you dance again,
Because I'm still in love with you,
on this harvest moon.
The song "Harvest Moon" by Sunflower Bean, is a nostalgic ballad about the desire to reunite with a former love. The lyrics are addressed to the object of affection, with the singer urging them to "come a little bit closer" and listen to their words. The song speaks to the idea of the innocence of childhood, and the longing to return to that state of purity, where love is simple and free from complications.
The song opens with the singer encouraging the object of their affection to return to a time where they could "dream all night and day". This is a metaphorical representation of the innocence and freedom of childhood. The singer then urges the object of their affection to embrace the present and forget about the "formalities" of the past. As the song continues, it becomes clear that the singer is asking their former love to come back to them, expressing their longing to see them dance again, and their desire to be reunited.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is struggling with their feelings of loss and longing. They watch as the moon begins to climb higher in the sky, and their mind is suddenly overwhelmed with thoughts and emotions. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer still in love with their former boo, hoping to be reunited with them on this harvest moon.
Line by Line Meaning
Come a little bit closer,
Approach me and listen closely,
hear what I have to say.
Listen intently to my words,
Just the children see [???],
The sight we will witness is a sight that only the children can see,
we can dream all night and day.
We can imagine and dream without any limitations,
But theres a formal [???],
Despite this, there is a certain decorum that must be followed,
Let's go and sing in the night.
We should venture out and sing during the night,
We [???]
We will experience something beyond the mundane,
Let's go [???]
Let's embark on this journey together,
Because I'm still in love with you,
My feelings for you have not waned,
I wanna see you dance again.
I wish to witness you dance once more,
When we were strangers,
Back when we were not acquainted,
I watched you from the [???],
I would gaze upon you from afar,
When we were lovers,
Once we had grown closer and had an intimate relationship,
I loved you without a [???]
I loved you unconditionally and without hesitation,
But now it's getting late,
However, time is running out,
and the moon is climbing [???]
The moon is rising higher into the sky,
My mind is suddenly gray,
A sense of confusion and ambiguity has enveloped my mind,
See it sharpening in the night.
Despite this, my mind is becoming more focused and clear in the darkness of the night.
Because I'm still in love with you,
My love for you remains unchanged,
I wanna see you dance again,
I yearn to witness your grace and movement once more,
Because I'm still in love with you,
My love for you persists,
on this harvest moon.
On this night of the harvest moon.
Contributed by Declan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.