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