Story Behind The Song
In the play, Wicked Moon, the two lovers, a singing duo, are separated when one changes his mind at the last minute about moving to NYC to pursue their musical career. In the play, this song becomes the City girl's signature song. It all turns out just fine, as musical comedies should.
Song Description
From a forthcoming off-Broadway play, Wicked Moon, the song tells of the long, wide rift between two long ago lovers ("we're Moon and Stars apart").
The singer blames the painful memories on the moon.
| Song Length |
3:00 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Pop - Standards |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Heartbreaking |
Subject |
Regret, Lost Love |
| Similar Artists |
Kelly Clarkson, Beyonce |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I MUST BE DREAMING
Words: Powers McElhone ASCAP
Music: Varick Bacon ASCAP
SHE:
Hey Moon,
It's much too late for love.
Hey Stars,
What were you thinking of?
I don't believe
I'm really in his arms,
I MUST BE DREAMING
I MUST BE DREAMING.
You see, I'd know his touch with my eyes closed.
Although it seems a lifetime ago.
Hey wicked moon,
You're playing games with my poor heart
We're moons and stars apart
And I'm still dreaming dreams again.
Hey Moon,
You're much too bright tonight,
Hey Stars,
It's just a trick of light
That makes me see his face as clear as day,
I MUST BE DREAMING
I'M SURE I'M DREAMING.
You know, it seemed--for only a heartbeat--
As though he never left me at all.
You wicked Moon,
You're playing with my broken heart
We're moon and stars apart
And I'm just dreaming dreams again
...You Wicked Moon
HE:
Hey Moon,
It's much too late for love.
Hey Stars,
What were you thinking of?
I don't believe
She's really in my arms,
I MUST BE DREAMING
I MUST BE DREAMING.
You see, I'd know her touch with my eyes closed.
Although it seems a lifetime ago.
Hey wicked moon,
You're playing games with my poor heart
We're moons and stars apart
And I'm still dreaming dreams again.
Hey Moon,
You're much too bright tonight,
Hey Stars,
It's just a trick of light
That makes me see her face as clear as day,
I MUST BE DREAMING
I'M SURE I'M DREAMING.
You know, it seemed--for only a heartbeat--
As though she never left me at all.
You wicked Moon,
You're playing with my broken heart
We're moon and stars apart
And I'm just dreaming dreams again
...You Wicked Moon