There are aspects of the band's sound - abrasive guitar hooks, immediate drumming, and incessant codas - that speak to living in a big city. But there's also a dreary sparseness, a David Lynch-esque darkness, culled from the other members' native Washington.
The band's skeletal sound began to take shape, with Robert's rust-belt guitar parts lending a restless, sinister edge to Molly's subdued melodies and soft vocal style. Writing became a collaborative effort, and Widowspeak racked up an arsenal of songs. By fall the trio had recorded a six-track cassette using only a built-in laptop microphone and Garageband. The self-released October Tape, as it was called, fell into the hands of Brooklyn's Captured Tracks. Weeks later, after only their sixth show, Widowspeak recorded the 7" single Harsh Realm, in anticipation of a full LP.
Their eponymous debut LP was released on August 9th, 2011 on Captured Tracks.
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Harvest Moon
Widowspeak Lyrics
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Hear what I have to say
Just like children sleeping
We could dream this night away
But there's a full moon rising
Let's go dancing in the light
We know where the music's playing
Let's go out and feel the night
Because I'm still in love with you
I want to see you dance again
Because I'm still in love with you
On this harvest moon
When we were strangers
I watched you from afar
When we were lovers
I loved you with all my heart
But now it's getting late
And the moon is climbing high
I want to celebrate
See it shining in your eye
Because I'm still in love with you
I want to see you dance again
Because I'm still in love with you
On this harvest moon
Because I'm still in love with you
I want to see you dance again
Because I'm still in love with you
On this harvest moon
The opening verse of Widowspeak's song "Harvest Moon" sets the tone for a romantic and dreamy evening. The singer invites her love interest to come closer and enjoy the night with her as if they were children dreaming of magical things. However, she also acknowledges the full moon rising, and suggests they should take advantage of the situation and go dancing while the music plays. The chorus reveals that the singer is still in love with her partner, and she longs to see them dance once again on this special evening.
The second verse reveals that the couple has a history together. The singer recalls watching her partner from afar when they were strangers, and loving them wholeheartedly when they were lovers. She now wants to celebrate their love under the beautiful harvest moon and see the shine in her partner's eye. The repetition of the chorus confirms once again that she is still in love with her partner.
The lyrics of "Harvest Moon" reflect the romantic and dreamy mood of the song, with a focus on the beauty of nature and the magic of love. The overall tone is nostalgic and passionate, with a sense of longing for a past love.
Line by Line Meaning
Come a little bit closer
Move closer so I can tell you something
Hear what I have to say
Listen carefully to my words
Just like children sleeping
We can forget our worries and dream peacefully
We could dream this night away
We have all night to dream and relax
But there's a full moon rising
The moon is getting brighter and fuller
Let's go dancing in the light
Let's dance under the moonlight
We know where the music's playing
We are aware of where the sound is coming from
Let's go out and feel the night
Let's go outside and experience the night
Because I'm still in love with you
I am still in love with you
I want to see you dance again
I miss watching you dance
On this harvest moon
On this particular full moon night
When we were strangers
When we first met
I watched you from afar
I observed you from a distance
When we were lovers
When we were romantically involved
I loved you with all my heart
I had a deep affection for you
But now it's getting late
It is getting late in the night
And the moon is climbing high
The moon is rising and becoming brighter
I want to celebrate
I want to enjoy and commemorate this moment
See it shining in your eye
I want to see the moon's reflection in your eyes
Writer(s): ROBERT THOMAS, MOLLY HAMILTON
Contributed by Landon O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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LYRICS
Come a little bit closerHear what I have to sayJust like children sleepingWe could dream this night away
But there's a full moon rising
Let's go dancing in the light
We know where the music's playing
Let's go out and feel the night
Because I'm still in love with youI want to see you dance againBecause I'm still in love with you
On this harvest moon
When we were strangersI watched you from afar
When we were loversI loved you with all my heart
But now it's getting lateAnd the moon is climbing high
I want to celebrate
See it shining in your eye
@greene1339
This cover does so much justice to the song ✌️
@sue5488
This song is one of my favs. Love this cover. Her voice is so calming
@mon_roi_
Here watching the sunset hearing this beautiful song just for coincidence.
@Krajorg
Emanuel Monrroy yea same I was walking watching the sunset as it was getting dark I saw the moon in the sky when she mentioned the moon rising in the song perfect timing
@NawrasMatee7
Im watching the sunrise
@ximenavillaseca9862
Thought we would dance to this song at our wedding...
@sarasecrets1326
10 años escuchando esta banda y aún espero que vengan a México
@dodihenning1551
I just finished my sunset thinking of my ex, after a cocktail, cried, laughed, cried some more. And ended up with the best tapestry of our memories together. Thank you Deb. Miss you ❤️🙏
@GreatBirdOfHope
How are you doin man?
@pmaster1173
Sweet. Beautiful.