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