Sugar moon
k.d. lang Lyrics


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** When it's sugarcane time
And around about June
I'll be walkin' with my sugar
'Neath that old sugar moon

All the lovin' I missed
I'll be gettin' it soon
I'll be gettin' it from my sugar
'Neath that old sugar moon

* I can see us right now
Get the calendar down
(And) Draw a circle around
The day we're heaven bound
When it's sugarcane time
And around about June
All the birds will be singin'
'Neath that old sugar moon





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of k.d. lang's "Sugar Moon" describe a poetic and nostalgic scene set in a sugarcane field in June. The singer looks forward to reuniting with their significant other ("my sugar") and making up for lost time with love and affection, all while basking under the light of the "old sugar moon." The imagery is romantic and dreamy, as the singer envisions a perfect day marked on the calendar and birds singing in the background. In essence, "Sugar Moon" is a love song that invokes the charms of a simpler time.


Line by Line Meaning

When it's sugarcane time
During the time of the year when sugarcane is harvested and processed


And around about June
Usually in the month of June, but not necessarily limited to it


I'll be walkin' with my sugar
I will be taking a walk with my significant other or romantic partner


'Neath that old sugar moon
Under the bright and shining moon that is associated with sugarcane harvest time


All the lovin' I missed
All the love and affection that I have not yet received or experienced


I'll be gettin' it soon
I will finally be receiving or experiencing the love and affection that I have missed out on


I'll be gettin' it from my sugar
I will be receiving the love and affection from my significant other or romantic partner


All the birds will be singin'
The environment will be vibrant and joyful, as even the birds will be singing


'Neath that old sugar moon
Under the bright and shining moon that is associated with sugarcane harvest time


I can see us right now
I am able to envision us in the future, experiencing this joy and love together


Get the calendar down
Retrieve the calendar in order to mark an important date


(And) Draw a circle around
Make a clear and noticeable indication around the date


The day we're heaven bound
The day that we are destined to experience heaven on earth, with this love and companionship




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB WILLS, CINDY WALKER, JAMES ROBERT BOB WILLS

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