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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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You held it in your hands But you saw the plan I pictured a rainbow I wandered out in the world for years I had flashes The whole of the moon I saw the crescent You saw the whole of the moon While you just stayed in your room |
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You saw the whole of the moon Too far Too soon To reach too high You stretched for the stars And you know how it feels With the wind at your heels You were there in the turnstiles |
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You saw the whole of the moon You cut through lies I saw the crescent I was grounded I saw the rain dirty valley While you filled the skies I was dumbfounded by truth You saw Brigadoon |
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You just flew You saw the whole of the moon I spoke about wings You just knew I wondered I guessed and I tried The whole of the moon ... but you swooned! I saw the crescent I sighed |
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And you know how it feels With a torch in your pocket Too soon You climbed on the ladder To get too high Too far And the wind at your heels You saw the whole of the moon The whole of the moon! |
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Scimitars and scarves Every precious dream and vision Trumpets towers and tenements Unicorns and cannonballs Wide oceans full of tears Palaces and piers Flags rags ferryboats Underneath the stars |
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Too high too far too soon With the wind in your sails Yes, you climbed on the ladder You came like a comet Blazing your trail You saw the whole of the moon |
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