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