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Blue Moon
The Dave Brubeck Quartet Lyrics
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Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for
Someone I really could care for
And then there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will ever hold
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold!
Blue moon!
Now I'm no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
The Dave Brubeck Trio's song "Blue Moon" expresses the emotions of a person who is standing alone under the blue moon, without any hopes or love in their heart. The person is lost in thoughts and is praying to find someone who they could genuinely care for. The blue moon in this song appears to symbolize a cosmic presence that knows and understands people's deepest desires, which is why the singer believes that the moon knows what they were there for. Suddenly, out of nowhere, the singer spots someone they could adore, and the moon changes from being blue to gold, signifying a change in luck and fate. The singer's loneliness seems to disappear as they are no longer without a dream or a love of their own.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue moon you saw me standing alone
The moon appeared in a moment of solitude and loneliness.
Without a dream in my heart
The feeling of emptiness and lack of direction is pervasive.
Without a love of my own
There is no one in the singer's life who offers love or companionship.
Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for
The moon was aware of the singer's desires and motivations.
You heard me saying a prayer for
The moon listened as the singer expressed a wish or hope.
Someone I really could care for
The singer longs for someone to deeply care for and love.
And then there suddenly appeared before me
A sudden and unexpected event occurred.
The only one my arms will ever hold
The singer has found true love and intimacy.
I heard somebody whisper "Please adore me"
The singer is desired and wanted by their beloved.
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold!
The previously cold and indifferent moon now glows brilliantly with hope and joy.
Blue moon!
The singer proclaims the newfound happiness and love they have found.
Now I'm no longer alone
The singer is no longer lonely or isolated.
Without a dream in my heart
The singer's life is now filled with meaning and purpose.
Without a love of my own
The singer has now found true love and companionship in another person.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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