Blue Moon Lyrics
Billie Holiday
Lyrics
Blue moon
You saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon
You knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for
Someone I really could care for
And then, there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will ever hold
I heard somebody whisper, "Please, adore me"
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold
Blue moon
Now I'm no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon
You saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon
You knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for
Someone I really could care for
And then, there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will ever hold
I heard somebody whisper, "Please, adore me"
And I looked, the moon had turned to gold
Blue moon
Now I'm no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon
Song & Lyrics Facts
Blue Moon is a classic song by Billie Holiday, one of the greatest jazz singers of all time. She recorded it in 1952 for her album Billie Holiday Sings, which was her first full-length album for Verve Records.
The song was written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934 and has been covered by many artists since then. Billie Holiday's version of Blue Moon showcases her unique vocal style, which was influenced by jazz instrumentalists and blues singers. She had a distinctive way of bending notes, changing tempo and improvising melodies. She was also known for her emotional expression and personal interpretation of the lyrics. The lyrics of Blue Moon are about finding love unexpectedly after a long period of loneliness. The singer describes how the moon turned from blue to gold when she met her lover. The song conveys a sense of wonder, joy and gratitude for this rare and magical moment. The song also reflects Billie Holiday's own life, as she had many struggles and hardships, but also experienced love and happiness with some of her musical partners, such as Lester Young. .