Mr. Moonlight
The Beatles Lyrics
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You came to me one summer night
And from your beam you made my dream
And from the world you sent my girl
And from above you sent us love
And now she is mine, I think you're fine
'Cause we love you, Mister Moonlight
Mister Moonlight, come again please
Here I am on my knees begging if you please
And the night you don't come my way
I pray and pray more each day
'Cause we love you, Mister Moonlight
And the night you don't come my way
Oh, I pray and pray more each day
'Cause we love you, Mister Moonlight
Mister Moonlight, come again please
Here I am on my knees begging if you please
And the night you don't come my way
Oh, I pray and pray more each day
'Cause we love you, Mister Moonlight
Mister Moonlight, Mister Moonlight, Mister Moonlight
The lyrics of The Beatles' "Mr. Moonlight" are a plea to the moon for its return, as it symbolizes a special moment in the singer's life. The singer reminisces about a summer night when the moonlight made his dream come true by bringing his girl to him. The moon's presence is seen as a sign of love, and the singer begs it to return again and again. The repetition of the phrase "we love you, Mister Moonlight" reinforces the singer’s desire for the moon's return and the love it represents.
The song is intriguing in its simplicity, as it appears to be a love song addressed to the moon. However, it's also been interpreted as a metaphor for a lover who is physically absent but still present in the singer's heart. The use of the moon as a stand-in for a lover is a common poetic trope, and its beauty and mystery are often used to express emotion in literature and music.
Some have speculated that John Lennon wrote "Mr. Moonlight" as a tribute to Elvis Presley, as Presley performed a song called "Mr. Moonlight" in his 1961 movie "Blue Hawaii." Regardless of its inspiration, the song is a quintessential Beatles tune that showcases the band's ability to craft a catchy melody and make simple lyrics feel profound.
Line by Line Meaning
You came to me one summer night
The singer believes that the moon appeared to him one summer night.
And from your beam you made my dream
The moon made the singer's dream come true with its light.
And from the world you sent my girl
The moon brought the singer's significant other into his life.
And from above you sent us love
The singer believes that the moon has the power to send love his way.
And now she is mine, I think you're fine
The singer is grateful to the moon for bringing his love to him.
'Cause we love you, Mister Moonlight
The singer and his love express their gratitude and admiration for the moon.
Mister Moonlight, come again please
The singer is asking the moon to continue bringing its light and love into his life.
Here I am on my knees begging if you please
The singer is demonstrating his desperation for the moon to continue its positive impact on his life.
And the night you don't come my way
The singer fears the absence of the moon's love and light.
I pray and pray more each day
The singer turns to prayer for the moon's return.
'Cause we love you, Mister Moonlight
The singer and his love repeat their gratefulness and appreciation for the moon.
Mister Moonlight, Mister Moonlight, Mister Moonlight
The singer continues to call out to the moon for its presence and positive influence on his life.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Roy Johnson
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