Moonlight
Bob Dylan · Other Songs - Bob Dylan
I hear again the songbird weep below his tone
Won't you meet me out in the moonlight alone
The dusky light the day is losing
Orchards, poppies, black eyed Susan
The earth and sky that melts with flesh and bone
Won't you meet me out in the moonlight alone
The air is thick and heavy all along the levee
Where the geese into the countryside have flown
Won't you meet me out in the moonlight alone
Well, I'm preaching peace and harmony
The blessings of tranquility
Yet I know when the time is right to strike
I take you 'cross the river, dear
You no need to linger here
I know the kinds of things you like
The clouds are turning crimson, the leaves fall from the limbs and
The branches cast their shadows over stone
Won't you meet me out in the moonlight alone
The boulevards of cypress trees, the masquerade of birds and bees
The petals blinking white, the wind has blown
Won't you meet me out in the moonlight alone
The trailing moss in mystico, the purple blossom soft as snow
My tears keep flowing to the sea
Doctor, lawyer, indian chief, it takes a thief to catch a thief
For whom does the bell toll for, love?
It tolls for you and me
Old pulses running through my palm, the sharp hills are rising from
Yellow fields with twisted oaks that grow
Won't you meet me out in the moonlight alone
Moonlight - Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan's 'Moonlight' stands as a poignant exploration of longing and the elusive nature of love, characteristic of his mid-career acoustic period. The track exemplifies Dylan's mastery of blending folk storytelling with a melancholic, atmospheric mood that defines his signature sound. Often associated with the themes found in his greatest hits collections, the song captures a specific emotional resonance that has influenced countless artists across the folk and rock genres. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of quiet desperation without relying on explicit narrative, allowing listeners to project their own interpretations onto the haunting melody and Dylan's distinctive vocal delivery.