Vaughn Monroe (October 7, 1911 – May 21, 1973) was a very popular radio, TV… Read Full Bio ↴Vaughn Monroe (October 7, 1911 – May 21, 1973) was a very popular radio, TV, and recording artist in the 1940s & 1950s. His adopted theme song, "Racing With the Moon", was heard on his radio and TV shows and was a popular song itself. In 1950, his recording of "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky" (Stan Jones) was a #1 hit for weeks, and it remains the song's standard version today. It was probably his "signature" song.

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.

Moonglow
Vaughn Monroe Lyrics

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It must have been moonglow, way up in the blue
It must have been moonglow that led me straight to you
I still hear you sayin', "Dear one, hold me fast"
And I keep on prayin', "Oh Lord, please let this last"

We seemed to float right through the air
Heavenly songs seemed to come from everywhere

And now when there's moonglow, way up in the blue
I'll always remember, that moonglow gave me you

It must have been moonglow, way up in the blue
It must have been moonglow that led me straight to you
I still hear you sayin', "Sweet child, hold me fast"
And I keep on prayin', "Oh Lord, please let this last"

We seemed to float right through the air
Heavenly songs seemed to come from everywhere

And now when there's moonglow, way up in the blue
I'll always remember, that moonglow gave me you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vaughn Monroe's song Moonglow are beautifully poetic and evoke a feeling of nostalgic romance. The song tells the story of how the singer found love, seemingly by chance, under the light of the moon. The first verse suggests that the moonglow in the sky was what led the singer to their lover. It creates a dreamy and ethereal mood, emphasizing the idea that their love story was written in the stars. The second verse goes on to describe the moment they fell in love. The singer can still hear their lover's tender voice asking to be held, and they pray for the moment to last forever. The imagery of heavenly songs coming from everywhere and the sensation of floating through the air only further emphasize the feeling of magic and enchantment filling the moment.

Overall, the lyrics of Moonglow emphasize the power of romantic love and the idea that it can feel like fate or even a form of magic. The song suggests that there is something special about the light of the moon and the moments it creates, and that it is these moments that can lead to a lifelong love.

Line by Line Meaning

It must have been moonglow, way up in the blue
The presence of the moon's glow in the sky above may have been the reason I met you.

It must have been moonglow that led me straight to you
The light of the moon guided me towards you and our meeting was destined by the moon's light.

I still hear you sayin', "Dear one, hold me fast"
I can still hear you whispering to me, asking me to hold you tight.

And I keep on prayin', "Oh Lord, please let this last"
I continue to pray to God, hoping that our love will last forever.

We seemed to float right through the air
We felt as if we were floating and weightless as we were wrapped up in our love.

Heavenly songs seemed to come from everywhere
There was a feeling of euphoria all around us and we felt as though we were surrounded by heavenly music.

And now when there's moonglow, way up in the blue
Whenever I see the moon's glow in the sky above, I am reminded of the night we met.

I'll always remember, that moonglow gave me you
The moon's glow will always represent the moment in time when our paths crossed and I found you.

I still hear you sayin', "Sweet child, hold me fast"
I still can hear your voice calling out to me, asking for me to embrace you tightly like a child.

And I keep on prayin', "Oh Lord, please let this last"
I will continue to pray for our love to last forever.

Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Eddie Delange, Irving Mills, Will Hudson

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