The Whole of the Moon (The Waterboys) |
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An almost mystical song and a classic, "The Whole of the Moon" is a 1985 single taken from The Waterboys' album " This Is the Sea". It is a classic of the band's repertoire and has been consistently played at live shows ever since its release. Written and produced by Mike Scott, the subject of the song has inspired some speculation. The single was not a big success when initially released in 1985, only making the lower ends of the chart. Subsequently it became one of The Waterboys' best-known songs and their most commercially successful.
The Waterboys are a band formed in 1983 by Mike Scott. The band's membership, past and present, has been composed mainly of musicians from Scotland, Ireland and England. Edinburgh, London, Dublin, Spiddal, New York, and Findhorn have all served as homes for the group. The band has played in a number of different styles, but their music is a mix of Celtic folk music with rock and roll. After ten years of recording and touring, they dissolved in 1993 and Scott pursued a solo career. They reformed in 2000, and continue to release albums and tour worldwide. Scott emphasises a continuity between The Waterboys and his solo work, saying that "To me there's no difference between Mike Scott and the Waterboys; they both mean the same thing. They mean myself and whoever are my current travelling musical companions.
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Move these sentences around to reconstruct the lyrics of this song in the correct order.Items
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The whole of the moon While you just stayed in your room You saw the whole of the moon I wandered out in the world for years I saw the crescent I pictured a rainbow You held it in your hands I had flashes But you saw the plan |
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To reach too high Too soon Too far You saw the whole of the moon You stretched for the stars You were there in the turnstiles And you know how it feels With the wind at your heels |
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I was grounded You saw the whole of the moon I saw the rain dirty valley I saw the crescent You cut through lies While you filled the skies I was dumbfounded by truth You saw Brigadoon |
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I sighed The whole of the moon I saw the crescent ... but you swooned! You just flew You just knew I wondered I guessed and I tried You saw the whole of the moon I spoke about wings |
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You saw the whole of the moon To get too high Too far Too soon With a torch in your pocket You climbed on the ladder And you know how it feels The whole of the moon! And the wind at your heels |
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Scimitars and scarves Every precious dream and vision Trumpets towers and tenements Palaces and piers Flags rags ferryboats Wide oceans full of tears Unicorns and cannonballs Underneath the stars |
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Too high too far too soon Yes, you climbed on the ladder You saw the whole of the moon With the wind in your sails Blazing your trail You came like a comet |
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