Fly Me To The Moon
Tony Bennett The Ralph Sharon Trio Lyrics

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Oh, it's often used many words
To say a simple thing
It takes thought and time
And rhyme to make a poem sing

With music and words
I've been playing
For you, I have written a song

To be sure that you know
What I'm saying, I'll translate
As I go along

Fly me to the moon
And let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars

In other words, hold my hand
In other words, darling, kiss me

Fill my heart with song
And let me sing forevermore
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore

In other words, please be true
In other words, I love you

Overall Meaning

The song "Fly Me to the Moon" by Tony Bennett The Ralph Sharon Trio is a romantic and dreamy love song, written to woo the heart of a beloved. The lyrics describe the power of words and music to express profound emotions and feelings that might be difficult to express otherwise. The poet claims that writing a poem or love song requires effort, skill, and time to make it worthy of the beloved. He expresses his love for his beloved by writing a love song that describes the desire to be with her, to explore the cosmos together, to hold her hand, and to kiss her tenderly. The poet reveals his deep love and devotion to the beloved by asking her to fill his heart with song and to let him sing forevermore. He addresses her directly by confessing his love and asking her to be true to him.

The main theme of the song "Fly Me to the Moon" is the power of love and the desire to express that love to the beloved through music and words. The song has a romantic and seductive tone that captures the essence of falling in love and the longing to be close to the beloved. The combination of the seductive and heartfelt lyrics with the jazzy and upbeat tune makes this song a timeless classic that can be appreciated by any generation.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, it's often used many words
People often use many words to express themselves

To say a simple thing
Even for a simple expression, people use complex words

It takes thought and time
Expressing oneself takes great care and attention

And rhyme to make a poem sing
Rhyming and musicality are essential in poetic expression

With music and words
I've used both music and words in my expression

I've been playing
I've been trying to communicate

For you, I have written a song
I've written this song for you

To be sure that you know
I want to make sure you understand

What I'm saying, I'll translate
If needed, I'll explain what I mean

As I go along
As I continue to perform

Fly me to the moon
Take me away to a far-off place