Monroe sang with some of the "Big Bands" of the '40s era, but his music transcended that style to become a popular radio and television personality - like Perry Como, Dean Martin, etc.
Blue Moon
Vaughn Monroe 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 song "Blue Moon" by Vaughn Monroe portrays a story of a person standing alone, wistfully wishing for love and companionship. The singer speaks of how the blue moon reveals him to be uncommitted and without a dream or love of his own. The blue moon then magically appears, knowing just what the singer is there for and revealing the one person he will ever love. The moon turns to gold and the singer is no longer alone, finally fulfilling his heart's deepest desires.
The lyrics of "Blue Moon" are written in a poetic and romantic way, expressing loneliness and longing for love. The song is full of imagery that emphasizes the singer's feeling of emptiness and how the moon represents his hope that he will be able to find love. The appearance of the moon is magical and brings hope, which is symbolized by the transformation from blue to gold.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue moon you saw me standing alone
I was alone and feeling lonely, and it was as if the moon was watching me.
Without a dream in my heart
I didn't have any aspirations or goals to pursue.
Without a love of my own
I didn't have anyone special in my life to love.
Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for
The moon seemed to understand why I was there, and what I was looking for.
You heard me saying a prayer for
The moon seemed to hear me praying for something.
Someone I really could care for
I was praying for someone who I could genuinely care about and love.
And then there suddenly appeared before me
Out of nowhere, someone appeared in front of me.
The only one my arms will ever hold
This person is the one that I will hold close and love forever.
I heard somebody whisper "Please adore me"
The person in front of me whispered for me to love and care for them.
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold!
When I turned back to look at the moon, it seemed to have transformed into a golden color, perhaps signifying a change in my fortune.
Blue moon! Now I'm no longer alone
The blue moon seemed to have brought me the person I was looking for, and now I no longer feel lonely.
Without a dream in my heart
I now have someone to aspire and dream for.
Without a love of my own
I now have someone to call my own and love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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Ronald Strange
Been a lifetime fan ever since "Sound Off" and now, aged 86, still am. Thanks Vaughn for giving me so much pleasure over so many years. February, 2023.