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