Moon River
The XOXO's Lyrics


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Moon river, wider than a mile
I′m crossing you in style some day
Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker
Wherever you're going, I′m going your way

Two drifters, off to see the world
There's such a lot of world to see
We're after the same rainbow′s end, waiting, round the bend
My Huckleberry Friend, Moon River, and me

Moon river, wider than a mile
I′m crossing you in style some day
Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker
Wherever you're going, I′m going your way

Two drifters, off to see the world
There's such a lot of world to see




We′re after that same rainbow's end, waiting, round the bend
My Huckleberry Friend, Moon River, and me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The XOXO's song "Moon River" express a sense of wanderlust and a desire to explore the world. The title itself is a reference to the moonlit path that stretches across a river, suggesting the idea of taking a journey through life. The first stanza begins with the image of a river that is wider than a mile, which the singer says they will cross in style someday, suggesting a fearless attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges. The second stanza refers to two drifters who are off to see the world, emphasizing the idea that life is a journey full of adventure and discovery, and that there is so much to be seen beyond one's current surroundings.


The song then speaks to a dream maker who is also a heart breaker, suggesting that while the journey may be exciting, it is not without its challenges and heartaches. The singer then states that they will follow this dream maker wherever they may be going, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for following one's dreams and aspirations, even if they are uncomfortable or difficult. The chorus repeats the first stanza, emphasizing the idea of crossing a wide river in style and following the dream maker's path.


The song concludes with a reference to a huckleberry friend, which could be interpreted as a close, trusted companion on this journey through life. The singer and this friend are both after the same rainbow's end, suggesting a shared sense of purpose and a common goal in their wanderings. Overall, "Moon River" expresses a sense of adventure and a thirst for exploration, coupled with the understanding that this path may not always be easy but worth pursuing nonetheless.


Line by Line Meaning

Moon river, wider than a mile
The river called 'Moon River' is very wide, more than one mile


I'm crossing you in style some day
I will someday cross this river in a stylish way


Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker
The person who makes dreams come true is also someone who breaks hearts


Wherever you're going, I'm going your way
I will follow you wherever you go


Two drifters, off to see the world
Two people who wander around without a home or destination


There's such a lot of world to see
The world is very vast and there are many places to explore


We're after the same rainbow's end, waiting, round the bend
We are both searching for the same elusive thing, waiting for it to appear around the corner


My Huckleberry Friend, Moon River, and me
The artist is with their close friend, the river, in their journey




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Christine M Beverlin

Sooo absolutely beautiful and unbelievably haunting- why does this want to make me cry? Because this number belongs to an age long gone ❤️

mary alice hornsby

So very true , they were the best of times.

Elizabeth Hardzog

There are just some songs that just whisks you away from reality...this is one. It somehow leaves you behind when it ends. Beautiful.

Emilie Andělová

Děkuji za nádhernou, něžnou píseň ❤️

Mani Menon

Henry Mancini is my top fvourite composers in English movies.
And 'Moon River' is my top favourite of his compositions!

OPALE

Creo sinceramente que esta es una de las canciones más bonitas de todos los tiempos.

Siete Bolas 2.1

Hermosa película .... Con un gran soundtrack .. Gracias Henry Mancini ❤️🙌

Małgorzata Łacek

Piękny utwór

Maja Modra

Cudowny utwór,mistrzostwo!❤❤❤❤🤗🤗💐💐💐💐💐

Marco Polo Fernández

Toda una fantasía llena de color solo para enamorados, y un grato recuerdo de mis años de juventud que jamás olvidaré-

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