The Gift
Way Out West / Miss Joanna Law Lyrics


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The moon and the stars
Are the gift someday
The moon and the stars
Are the gift someday

The moon and the stars
Are the gift someday
The moon and the stars
Are the gift someday

The moon and the stars
Are the gift someday
The moon and the stars
Are the gift someday

Are the gift someday
Are the gift someday

The moon and the stars
Are the gift someday




The moon and the stars
Are the gift someday

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Way Out West featuring Joanna Law's song The Gift may seem simple at first glance, but upon a closer look, they hold a deep message. The repetition of "The moon and the stars are the gift someday" suggests that something precious, like the moon and the stars, can never be owned or possessed, but rather can be appreciated and admired. The lyrics can also be interpreted as a reminder to cherish and appreciate the beauty of nature and the universe as a whole rather than always striving for materialistic possessions.


Moreover, the lyrics could be taken into the context of the personal and emotional growth some people experience when they go on a journey, particularly if they go stargazing in the wilderness or in a remote location that is away from the distractions of modern life. It is as if the peaceful night skies under the vast domes of the starry heavens can bring calm and clarity, providing a perspective that our personal troubles and worries are just small specks in the grand scheme of the universe.


Line by Line Meaning

The moon and the stars
The celestial bodies in the sky


Are the gift someday
Will one day be presented as a gift


The moon and the stars
The celestial bodies in the sky


Are the gift someday
Will one day be presented as a gift


The moon and the stars
The celestial bodies in the sky


Are the gift someday
Will one day be presented as a gift


The moon and the stars
The celestial bodies in the sky


Are the gift someday
Will one day be presented as a gift


Are the gift someday
Will one day be presented as a gift


The moon and the stars
The celestial bodies in the sky


Are the gift someday
Will one day be presented as a gift


The moon and the stars
The celestial bodies in the sky


Are the gift someday
Will one day be presented as a gift




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Thomas DeLonge

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@laimonpalkim3940

Journey to ancient times.... πŸ™

@williamloudon3540

It was a beautifull morning in a field deep in rural England

@andrewturvill7145

Amazing track, long live the 90s. Music had such positive vibes then.

@djthunder1970

This is from Roberta Flacks hit single β€œThe First Time ever I saw your Face” back in 1973.

@TopsMiah

What a beautiful track brings back Uni days memories and when I met this beautiful amazing lady.

@seagreentangerine2065

One of the best Summer tracks... hood down... tunes on πŸ’—

@bass305-HCCA

I just found this remix after 15yrs!!! Weeeeeeeee!!!!!!

@timtomtom3926

Me too

@funkysexy69

Still got the single!! πŸ˜πŸ’Ώ
Cracking Choon, Stunning vocals!...πŸ’–
Great memories, Good Times!! πŸ’―πŸ€©πŸ™ŒπŸ½

@geoffkn17

An epic track from the past...love me the 90"s ..

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