In the late 1990s Callier began his comeback to recorded music, contributing to Beth Orton's Best Bit EP in 1997 and releasing the album Timepeace in 1998, which won the United Nations' Time For Peace award for outstanding artistic achievement contributing to world peace. His colleagues at the University of Chicago never learned of Callier's life as a musician, but after the award the news of his secret life became widely known and subsequently led to his firing.[3][9]
As well as touring internationally, Callier continued his recording career, releasing five albums since Timepeace, including Lifetime (1999), Alive (2001), Speak Your Peace (2002) and Lookin' Out (2004). May 2009 saw his album Hidden Conversations featuring Massive Attack released on Mr Bongo records.[7][9] In 2001, Callier performed "Satin Doll" for the Red Hot Organization's compilation album Red Hot + Indigo, a tribute to Duke Ellington, which raised money for various charities devoted to increasing AIDS awareness and fighting the disease. Callier died on October 27, 2012, after a long illness.
Coyote Moon
Terry Callier Lyrics
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Stars are touched with silver, it sure is nice out there
The city drives me crazy, so I'll be leaving soon
Do you have a place for me, Coyote Moon?
Coyote Moon, shine your light on me
Coyote Moon, set my spirit free
Coyote Moon, I need some company
When the fog rolls down the mountain on the eastern wind
I'm just as lonely now as I have ever been
The city makes me crazy, and no elbow room
Save a place for me, Coyote Moon.
Coyote Moon, shine your light on me
Coyote Moon, set my spirit free
Coyote Moon, I need some company
Save a place for me, Coyote Moon
There a voices in these canyons and voices in my mind
Take me back to days gone by
When me and my companions would serenade the night
It was such a lonesome lullaby
The city drives me crazy and I'll be leaving soon
Do you have a place for me, Coyote Moon? Ohuuuuuu....
Coyote Moon, shine your light on me...
Did you save a space for me, Coyote Moon?
Ohuuuuuu....
The lyrics to Terry Callier's song Coyote Moon describe a person's longing for escape from the hectic and suffocating city life to somewhere open and free. The singer expresses their desire to leave the city soon and find solace in the Coyote Moon, asking if there is a place for them there. The moon serves as a symbol of hope and guidance, a source of light that can set the singer's spirit free and provide them with much-needed company.
The imagery of the fog rolling down the mountain on the eastern wind reinforces the singer's feelings of loneliness and isolation. The mention of past companions and serenading the night further emphasizes the sense of nostalgia and longing for connection. The use of the word "lonesome" in describing the lullaby speaks to the bittersweet nature of the memories being recalled.
Overall, the lyrics to Coyote Moon paint a picture of someone yearning for an escape from the grind of city life to a place of tranquility and connection with nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer's finally over, autumm's in the air
The season has changed and it is now autumn.
Stars are touched with silver, it sure is nice out there
The stars are shining brightly in the sky, making the night feel beautiful.
The city drives me crazy, so I'll be leaving soon
Living in the city is overwhelming and causing stress, so the singer plans to leave soon.
Do you have a place for me, Coyote Moon?
The artist is seeking refuge in the natural world and asking if the coyote moon has a place for them.
Coyote Moon, shine your light on me
The artist is seeking guidance and support from the coyote moon.
Coyote Moon, set my spirit free
The singer wants to feel liberated and free from the constraints of the city.
Coyote Moon, I need some company
The singer is feeling lonely and looking for companionship.
When the fog rolls down the mountain on the eastern wind
The artist is describing a natural occurrence that happens in their environment.
I'm just as lonely now as I have ever been
The artist is feeling lonely and has felt this way for some time.
Save a place for me, Coyote Moon.
The artist is seeking a place of refuge and asking the coyote moon to save it for them.
There a voices in these canyons and voices in my mind
The singer is hearing both external and internal voices.
Take me back to days gone by
The artist is feeling nostalgic about the past.
When me and my companions would serenade the night
The singer is reminiscing about a time when they and their friends would sing in the evening.
It was such a lonesome lullaby
The singer is highlighting the sadness and loneliness of their singing.
Did you save a space for me, Coyote Moon?
The singer is asking again if the coyote moon has saved a space for them.
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
nittyranks
Very cool song. One of my favorites from this album.
Joe Jones
I love this track, shame it wasn't on the vinyl copy of the album though. Timepeace is crying out for a deluxe vinyl edition
Wowurka
Great song!
Niels Kroidl
Listening all over again, all through the Years , all over again.
Claus Stefan Becker
Summertime is over... Melancholie at it's best.
Sam
RIP Liptus <3
Oskar Gattner
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