Shine On Harvest Moon
waters ethel Lyrics
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I ain't had no lovin' since January, February, June, or July
Snow time ain't no time to sit outdoors and spoon
Shine on, shine on harvest moon for me 'n' my gal
C'mon, shine on harvest moon way up there in the sky. Don'tcha
Know I ain't had no lovin' since January, February, June, AND July? Now, looka
Here?don't you know better than to set out there in the snow 'n' spoon? c'mon, I don't
Oh, won't you shine on, shine on harvest moon(shine on, shine on)
Up in the sky? (shine on)
I ain't had no lovin' since January, February, June, or July
(ah-ooba, ah-ooba, ah-ooba , ah-ooh)
Don't you know you're gonna freeze to death
Settin' out there in the snow tryin' to spoon?
So shine on, shine on harvest moon for me 'n' my gal
Yeah!
The lyrics of "Shine On Harvest Moon" by Waters Ethel express a feeling of loneliness and the desire for intimacy. The singer is pleading with the moon to shine and create a romantic atmosphere as they haven't experienced any love since January, February, June, or July. The line "Snow time ain't no time to sit outdoors and spoon" indicates the coldness of the winter season in which it is difficult to get cozy with someone. The singer insists on a full moon, suggesting that a half-hearted love is not enough for them.
On a deeper level, the lyrics can be interpreted as a reflection of the times the song was written in. "Shine On Harvest Moon" was composed in 1908 by Jack Norworth and Nora Bayes, and it became popular during the time of the Vaudeville and Tin Pan Alley era. This was a time in American history when people were migrating from rural areas to urban centers in search of jobs and new opportunities, leading to rapid industrialization and urbanization. The song's reference to a harvest moon could be seen as nostalgia for the rural life left behind, and the desire to hold onto old traditions in the face of rapid change.
Overall, "Shine On Harvest Moon" is a nostalgic love song that captures the simple desire for warmth and companionship in a rapidly changing world.
Line by Line Meaning
Shine on, shine on harvest moon up in the sky
Oh, won't you shine brightly on this harvest moon up in the sky?
I ain't had no lovin' since January, February, June, or July
I haven't received any love since January, February, June, or July so please shine even brighter!
Snow time ain't no time to sit outdoors and spoon
It's too cold to sit outside and snuggle in the snow!
Shine on, shine on harvest moon for me 'n' my gal
So please shine on the harvest moon for me and my special someone!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael E. Renzi, Nora Bayes-Norworth, Jack Norworth
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