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The Starlite Singers Lyrics
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As I gaze out of my window
At the moon in it's flight
My thoughts all stray, stray to you
In the still of the night
While the world lies in slumber
Oh the times without number
Do you love me
Just like I love you
Are you my life to be
That dream come true
Or will this dream of mine
Will it fade way out of sight
Just like that moon growing dim
Way out on the rim of the hill
In the still of the night
The Starlite Singers' song "Still in the Night" is a beautiful and romantic ballad that speaks to the longing of being together with someone that you love. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, as they evoke a sense of nostalgia and yearning. The singer describes the tranquil ambiance of the night as he gazes out of his window at the moon in its flight, while his thoughts all stray to the one he loves.
The song is told from the point of view of someone who is in love and can't stop thinking about the person they desire. The lyrics describe how, in the stillness of the night, he thinks about the person he loves and wonders if they feel the same. He poses the question, "Do you love me, just like I love you? Are you my life to be, that dream come true?" The uncertainty and vulnerability expressed in these lines make the song relatable to anyone who has ever been in love.
The song conveys how the love that the singer feels is all-consuming and ever-present, even in the quiet of the night. The final lines of the song describe how the moon, which once shone so brightly, begins to fade away, just like the singer's dream of being with the one he loves. The song captures the heartache of a love that may not come to fruition, but still holds onto the hope that one day it will be realized.
Line by Line Meaning
In the still of the night
During the quiet hours of night
As I gaze out of my window
While looking out the window
At the moon in it's flight
Observing the moon move across the sky
My thoughts all stray, stray to you
My mind wanders and thinks of you
While the world lies in slumber
While the rest of the world is asleep
Oh the times without number
Many times before
When I say to you
When I express to you
Do you love me
Do you have feelings for me
Just like I love you
As much as I care for you
Are you my life to be
Will you be my future
That dream come true
The realization of my hopes
Or will this dream of mine
Will my wish come to pass
Will it fade way out of sight
Will it disappear and never happen
Just like that moon growing dim
Like the fading of the moon's light
Way out on the rim of the hill
At a far distance on the horizon.
In the still of the night
During the quiet hours of night
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Jo Trent
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