What A Little Moonlight Can Do
Teenagers (Frankie Lymon & The) Lyrics

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Ooh, ooh, ooh
What a little moonlight can do
Ooh, ooh, ooh
What a little moonlight can do to you
You're in love
Your heart's fluttering all day long
You only stutter cause your poor tongue
Just will not utter the words

'I love you'
Ooh, ooh, ooh
What a little moonlight can do
Wait a while
Till a little moonbeam comes peepin' through
He'll get bored
You can't resist him
All you'll say
When you have kissed him is
Ooh, ooh, ooh

What a little moonlight can do
Ooh, ooh, ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "What a Little Moonlight Can Do" by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers describe how even a small amount of moonlight can overwhelm someone who is in love. It begins with the line "What a little moonlight can do," which sets the tone for the entire song. The lyrics then describe some of the physical and emotional sensations that come with being in love; your heart flutters, you may stutter when trying to express your feelings, and you can't resist the person you're in love with once they've kissed you.

The song's chorus emphasizes how the moon's gentle light can intensify these feelings and urges the listener to wait for a moonbeam to come "peepin' through" before giving in to their desires. The repetition of "ooh, ooh, ooh" throughout the song emphasizes the overwhelming and intense emotions that come with being in love.

Overall, the lyrics of "What a Little Moonlight Can Do" celebrate the power of love and the ways in which even the smallest thing, like a little bit of moonlight, can heighten our emotions and desire.

Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, ooh, ooh
An expression of excitement and anticipation for what's to come

What a little moonlight can do
The transformative power that the moon's light can have on a person's feelings and emotions

Ooh, ooh, ooh
Reinforcing the statement that the moon's light has a profound effect on the subject

What a little moonlight can do to you
The personal impact that the moon's light can have on an individual

You're in love
The person is experiencing strong romantic feelings for someone

Your heart's fluttering all day long
The person's heart is constantly racing due to their feelings of love

You only stutter cause your poor tongue
Due to their overwhelming emotions, the person has difficulty expressing themselves verbally

Just will not utter the words
The person is struggling to say 'I love you' to their romantic interest

'I love you'
The words that the person is struggling to say

Wait a while
Advice given to the person to take their time and be patient

Till a little moonbeam comes peepin' through
Wait until the moon's light shines on the situation to reveal clarity

He'll get bored
The romantic interest will eventually lose interest due to the person's inability to express themselves

You can't resist him
Despite the warning signs, the person cannot resist their romantic interest

All you'll say
The only thing the person will be able to say due to their overwhelming emotions

When you have kissed him is
The moment when the person realizes the transformative power of the moon's light

Ooh, ooh, ooh
The person's continued expression of excitement and affection

What a little moonlight can do
Reinforcing the idea that the moon's light has the power to transform a situation and a person's emotions

Ooh, ooh, ooh
A final expression of excitement and awe at the power of the moon's light

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY WOODS

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Comments from YouTube:

Savadorason1

3y↑12

-Damn! OMG!!! It's too bad we can't go back in time, give them the recognition & fortunes they deserved, & truly punish the rotten managers they had. Frankie's voice was still good even after puberty changed it. Their talents & money, especially little Frankie's were squandered & lost. & The poor kids went back to the streets, drugs, & Frankie got into several women & drugs, and the tragic end. Frankie, rip.