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