Child of the Moon
The Rolling Stones Lyrics
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The sun glows at the end of the highway
Child of the moon, rub your rainy eyes
Oh, child of the moon
Give me a wide-awake crescent-shaped smile
She shivers, by the light she is hidden
She flickers like a lamp lady vision
Child of the moon
Give me a wide-awake crescent-shaped smile
The first car on the foggy road riding
The last star for my lady is pining
Oh, child of the moon, bid the sun arise
Oh, child of the moon
Give me a misty day, pearly gray, silver, silky faced
Wide-awake crescent-shaped smile
"Child of the Moon" by The Rolling Stones is a psychedelic rock song that reflects the mood and atmosphere of the late 1960s. The song deals with the theme of transformation and the duality of human nature. The lyrics talk about a person who is both a child of the moon and the sun, indicating the balancing of opposites within oneself.
The opening lines of the song describe the elemental forces of nature. The wind blows, the rain stings, and the sun glows. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing, a search for something beyond the mundane world. The child of the moon is asked to "rub your rainy eyes" and "give me a wide-awake crescent-shaped smile," suggesting a yearning for enlightenment or spiritual awakening.
The second stanza of the song refers to a woman who is shy and elusive. She is compared to a flickering lamp, a vision that is hard to pin down. The child of the moon is again called upon to give a smile that is both knowing and innocent, suggesting a blending of the rational and intuitive minds.
The final stanza of the song brings in the idea of travel and movement. The first car on a foggy road and the last star shining for the lady reveal a sense of distance and longing. The child of the moon is once again praised for their ability to see beyond the ordinary world and create a sublime experience out of it. The song ends with a request for a misty day, pearly gray, silver, silky-faced, wide-awake, crescent-shaped smile, invoking a sense of beauty and transcendence.
Line by Line Meaning
The wind blows, rain into my face
I feel the elements of nature directly affecting me and my physical appearance.
The sun glows at the end of the highway
Even though the road ahead may seem long and uncertain, hope and warmth remain at the end of it all.
Child of the moon, rub your rainy eyes
My dear, it's okay to be emotional and shed tears. Take a moment to compose yourself and see clearly again.
Oh, child of the moon
You are unique and special, my child. Embrace your individuality and let it shine.
Give me a wide-awake crescent-shaped smile
Your smile holds so much power, it can light up the night sky. Show me your brightest, most energized grin.
She shivers, by the light she is hidden
She's fragile and vulnerable, and seeks shelter from prying eyes that may expose her flaws.
She flickers like a lamp lady vision
She's captivating and mesmerizing, like a flickering lamp that catches your attention and holds it there.
Oh, child of the moon, bid the sun arise
Through your unique perspective and talents, bring forth new opportunities and possibilities that shine a light on the greatness of the world.
Give me a misty day, pearly gray, silver, silky faced
I marvel at the beauty of nature that surrounds us. Whether clear or cloudy, it has a lustrous quality that makes it shine.
Wide-awake crescent-shaped smile
Again, I implore you to smile as heartily and as brightly as you can. Knowing you're happy brings me peace.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER
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The wind blows rain into my face
The sun glows at the end of the highway
Child of the moon, rub your rainy eyes
Oh, child of the moon
Give me a wide-awake, crescent-shaped smile
She shivers, by the light she is hidden
She shivers like a lamp lady vision
The first car on the foggy road riding
The last star for my lady is pining
Oh, child of the moon, bid the sun arise
Give me a misty day, pearly gray, silver, silky faced, wide-awake,
crescent-shaped smile
Armand Pouliot
Child of the moon - Enfant de la lune
(Jagger & Richards)
"Société qui part en couille, je serai content de payer mes impôts si j'étais défoncé"
Le vent souffle la pluie sur mon visage.
Le soleil rougeoie au bout de la grand-route.
Enfant de la lune, essuie tes yeux mouillés,
oh enfant de la lune,
fais-moi un éclatant sourire en forme de croissant.
Elle frissonne, par la lumière elle est cachée.
Elle scintille comme une vision de la Dame à la lampe.
Enfant de la lune, essuie tes yeux mouillés,
enfant de la lune,
fais-moi un éclatant sourire en forme de croissant.
La première voiture sur la route embrumée, s'avance.
La dernière étoile pour ma dame se languit.
Oh enfant de la lune, fais lever le soleil,
oh enfant de la lune,
offre-moi une journée embrumée, un sourire nacré, argenté, soyeux,
éclatant, gris perle.
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Vision poétique voire psychédélique de la lune lors d'une nuit particulière.
Lune personifiée par le visage d'un(e) enfant.
Beaucoup de références au ciel et au temps ( la lune, le soleil, la pluie, le vent, les étoiles, le brouillard).
Les Beatles avaient sorti " rain (La Pluie) " et " Lucy in the sky with diamonds " peu de temps avant.
Dans le premier couplet, le soleil va se coucher pour laisser place à la lune.
Dans le deuxième couplet, la lune est là, scintillante, Jagger précisant que la lumière du jour la rend invisible.
Dans le dernier couplet, c'est bientôt l'aube, la dernière étoile va disparaître. Elle va devoir attendre la prochaine nuit pour retrouver sa Dame, la lune.
Brian Miller
An absolute mystery how this song fell under the radar. It is fantastic
Joelle Benoit
@Richard Fweeler Hiden gems maybe but not for me, reason why i could never make a ranking with Stones crazy repertory. :)
Richard Fweeler
Always been up there as one of my favourites , but then the Stones have so many hidden gems ...you must have good taste
Joelle Benoit
Yes, the single was a hit cause of J. J. Flash.
The Badfella
Sharing a record with Jumpin' Jack Flash sounds like a pretty plausible way
PT Perry
Their psychedelic music from the 60s is awesome……no one seems to recognize this period from the Stones.
ZargouseKile
One of their last psychedelic songs... I wish they had done many more :(
KEZ RK MAYALL
@r I just believe music is 1 of the most important things in our lives. It comes second only to the people we love.
I totally agree about Forever Changes, it's 1 of the greatest albums ever made. It just blew me away when i first heard it and it still makes me feel different emotions after all these years. What an incredible album they made. Thanks for your kind post. You know your music yourself and have great taste. It's great to know that other people really appreciate Forever Changes. Take Care man. .
r
@KEZ RK MAYALL You know your music. Love's Forever changes has been hailed as one the best albums recorded not only in the 60's but of all times
Joelle Benoit
@thestones Yes, like Keith, they deserve it : more than 300 songwritting and 2000 shows.